Nihigaal bee lina Block Party Tuba City June 27, 2015

The Nihigaal Bee Iina, Dine' walkers, are now on the third part of their journey to the Sacred Mountains. The Journey for Existence is a walking prayer which gives voice to the defense of the land, air and water.

By Nihigaal bee lina
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Nihígaal bee Iiná presents the second stop in their traveling Block Party across the Western Agency this weekend at the Tuba City Skate Park. There will be bands, free food, info sessions, and workshops! Invite your friends and come meet the crew and other presenters! 

Update Friday, June 26, 2015: Yá'át'ééh shik'éí dóó shidiné'é!

We are hosting a Block Party event tomorrow at the Tuba City Skate Park. As we prepare, there are a few things we need from you to make this event a success. First off, we need your help spreading the word!

Here is a direct link where you can find updates and more information on tomorrow's event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/993745410656924/
+ Live Bands
+ Workshops
+ Presentations
+ FREE FOOD

We are also asking the community for the following:
+ Canopies: We need to borrow canopies to keep the sun off of the crowd and off of our food support crew, it has been very hot during the afternoon hours, we want everyone to feel comfortable whether they are enjoying the live bands, presentations, or one of the workshops.
+ Fresh Produce: Food is medicine. We want to encourage everyone to maintain a healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle!
+ Block Ice or Dry Ice: The ice will be used to keep the food cold.

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About the Walk today:

The walkers are currently on Rifle Range Road (Road 6731 on the map) just south of Tuba City. They will then get back on the 89 and walk 3.1 miles to Tuba City.

Hey Tuba City, it's your time to shine! Come out and enjoy this free event, bring your family, friends, and skateboards!

Brenda Norrell

San Carlos Apache Statement on Repeal of Oak Flat Land Exchange 24

Terry Rambler, Tribal Chairman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, thanked the support of tribal members, visitors, tribal leaders and Indigenous Peoples during the recent spiritual gathering held at Chi'Chil'Bilda'Goteel (Oak Flat) in Arizona.

HAWAI'I: King issues Citation of Contempt as Telescope Construction Threat Resumes

From:  Lanny Sinkin, Ali'i Mana'o Nui, Kingdom of Hawai'i

In response to the Thirty Meter Telescope Observatory Board decision to resume construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope, the King issued the attached Citation of Contempt of Crown.  Copies of this document will be distributed to all law enforcement personnel on the Mountain tomorrow.

Nihigaal bee lina Walkers at Sunset Crater

"Yesterday we greeted the summer solstice at Sunset Crater and walked 16 miles along highway 89 Wupatki turn off where we started up again this morning."

The Dine' Walkers, Journey for Existence, are now on the third part of their journey to the Sacred Mountains

By Nihígaal bee Iiná 

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Yesterday we greeted the summer solstice at Sunset Crater and walked 16 miles along highway 89 Wupatki turn off where we started up again this morning. 

These transmission lines start at Navajo Generating Station and carry power to the Central Arizona Project in southern Arizona, they pass over many Diné communities that lack electricity. We are reminded of the Naayee (monsters) that suck life from the land and people. If we want to remain as our original selves, Five-Fingered-Earth-Surface-Holy People, we CANNOT continue to supply the empire with power. Enough is enough!

Update June 23, 2015: Today we will be walking from Grey Mountain to Cameron on the OLD 89. We are relieved to get off the main stretch of road because people drive extremely fast. Please slow down for people who are hitchhiking or walking on the side of the roads out there. Look for us on old 89 today, stop by and say YÁ'ÁT'ÉÉH!

Supplies Needed

We have decided that we will walk early in the morning and in the evening when it is cooler. During the hottest time of the day, 1 pm-4 pm we will set up canopies off to the side of the road and will have information available to those who stop by. TODAY & TOMORROW: we are camping at the Peshlakai residence in Cameron.

Things we need:
Support vehicle (truck)
Fresh produce
55 gallon barrel for drinking water
Canopies for shade during the day
Cargo nets
Moccasin repairing supplies: needle, sinew, and leather for sole

We are practicing being critical of our consumption and how much waste we make. For example, everyone is using donated water canteens that eliminate the need for bottled water. This is why it is important for us to acquire a water barrel! Any of these items can be in used condition, we prefer that they are so we can continue protecting our mother, Nahaszdaan!

We appreciated your support.

Sen. Flake of Oak Flat giveaway took money from white supremacists

Arizona Senator Jeff Flake, who teamed up with Sen. John McCain, to sneak the theft of Apache land for copper mining into the defense bill, received donation from white supremacists

By Brenda Norrell

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Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake -- who is responsible for the giveaway of sacred Apache Oak Flat to copper mining -- took money from white supremacists. Sen. Flake and Arizona Sen. John McCain are responsible for sneaking the rider into the defense spending bill which gives sacred Apache land to Resolution copper.
Sen. Flake was among the Republicans who attracted and received financial donations from white supremacists.
The Guardian reported, "The leader of a rightwing group that Dylann Roof allegedly credits with helping to radicalise him against black people before the Charleston church massacre has donated tens of thousands of dollars to Republicans ..."
Sen. Flake received $1,000 from the white supremacists. After the exposure by the media, Sen. Flake said he will give the money to charity. Flake's press secretary said Monday the senator is donating his $1,000 to the fund set up in Charleston to help the shooting victims' families. However, there has been no response from South Carolina as to whether the charity wants the money from white supremacists.
Meanwhile, Apaches are preparing to lead a national caravan to DC in July to press for repeal of the law which gives sacred Oak Flat to Resolution copper mining.
As usual, it will be up to Native Americans with the least financial means to make their way to Washington, and press for the repeal, following the deceptive scheme of the wealthy Congressmen -- Senators Flake and McCain -- who are responsible for the Oak Flat giveaway to copper mining.
As usual, it will be up to those with the least financial means to defend the Earth from the US Congressmen and their corporate mining partners who continuously seek to destroy Arizona with mining and destruction.

Below, photos reveal the destruction to central Arizona at Clifton, from the Morenci copper mine, in the same region as Oak Flat.
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