The Apache stronghold standing in the way of a copper mine that would desecrate a sacred site

In the heart of the Arizona high desert lies a battle for the soul of the land.
The ancient, sacred grounds of Apache Native territory are under threat from a looming giant - a massive copper mine that promises riches for the locals, and a pathway to the so-called green transition.
But, as is often the case, it comes at a cost.
The San Carlos Apache tribe calls it Chi’chil Bildagoteel, English speakers call it Oak Flat. It sits on a mountainous plateau within a 17.3-kilometer oasis in the Tonto National Forest.
Rio Tinto and BHP, two of the world’s biggest mining companies, have staked their claim here through a joint venture called Resolution Copper. For over 10 years they’ve been lobbying governments for the right to build a colossal mine that would cover roughly 7,000 acres of surface area, and extend more than a mile into the ground.
The only thing that stands in their way is the resistance of the Apache Stronghold, a nonprofit community organization of Natives and non-Natives uniting to counter ongoing colonization, defend holy sites and protect freedom of religion, which was created to protect Chi’chil Bildagoteel.
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[@junior-ro9wi]

all of our people need to come together. we are not being heard standing seperately

[@user-yz6cr9gp4n]

Water is life ❤

[@grazynamaslach3549]

Niech Światło Miłości ☀️💛☀️💞❤️💞 wspiera Dr. Wendlsera Noisie w walce o Świętą Ziemię Apaczów Oakflats Całym sercem wspieram Dr. Wendlsera❤️❤️❤️ 💫💜💫🌳💚🌳💞❤️💞🍀🤗

[@dagmaraaz]

Wspieramy Wendslera i wszystkich którzy walczą dalej!! Nie poddajemy się!!! Nie zgadzamy się na te przestępstwa które oni próbują wdrożyć

[@magdalenajannoun4007]

❤️💥❤️🍀❤️💥❤️

[@manjunathahindi5956]

❤ Native Americans ❤ from Karnataka, India🇮🇳 Follow Buddhism Philosophy, Buddhism can save Indigenous cultures, languages, traditions like South East Asian countries.

[@user-op4by5xm3f]

.. you get a sense that you wouldn't want to be there. That it's very unsafe. Weight middle of the chest; the same knowing connected to the head.. at the same time. The singing and drumming is beautiful. ❤🌞

[@martin2560]

Ah. Human greed. It's one of your defining aspects.

[@allcatall3931]

better 'sacred', than decimated & polluted..

[@jamesmooney5348]

Yes, angels. But fallen angels.

[@jamesmooney5348]

But fallen agels or not. That copper mine needs to be stopped.

[@tsechejak7598]

ESG virtue signaling will be used to protect this corrupt mining company

[@randallfoltyniewicz7505]

7:47 7:47 7:47 7:47 7:47 7:47

[@randallfoltyniewicz7505]

14:13 14:13 14:13 14:13 14:13

[@dagmaraaz]

We don't approve any disturbing of Chichil Biłdagotell.

[@TheSunsfan2006]

Dr. Wendlser Nosie get the hell out of here with that. He didn’t get his Doctors degree or isn’t a Dr lol! Omg now he wearing a bullet proof vest? Makes us Apaches look crazy. No one is trying to kill him! Also Oakflats is not sacred like wtf🤣

[@murve33]

He's got a PhD from AUSN. It's not accredited, but that'd be kind of contrary to what they're about.

[@user-op4by5xm3f]

'Omgarsh now he wearing a bullet proof vest'- chum, nobody surprised for the need. Piss off. You ain't Apache. :)

[@user-op4by5xm3f]

@@murve33 Your comment says everything about: YOU.

[@TheSunsfan2006]

@@user-op4by5xm3f are you Apache because I lived in the area all my life so I can say this. Sorry I don’t believe all this stuff here! If he got shot at where is the police reports? We need receipts

[@TheSunsfan2006]

@@murve33 so did he earn it tho?