In this episode of Fight for Our Existence, it opens with the recent ICE raids sweeping through the country,

We then honor Apache Independence Day (June 18) with a short reflection on the history and sovereignty of the San Carlos Apache Tribe.

Honor Juneteenth.

Finally, we shift to urgent breaking news: the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Oak Flat has been released on June 16th, triggering the 60-day countdown that could hand sacred Apache land over to Resolution Copper. We break down what this means, how Apache Stronghold is responding by going to the Supreme Court and writing to President Biden, and why the fight is far from over.

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The fight for Oak Flat isn’t over. In this episode, I reflect on the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the Apache Stronghold case, share a personal story about my daughter’s ceremony on sacred land, and speak on what’s at stake for my niece Lozen’s future. I also break down recent court rulings, including the May 7th decision to halt the land transfer and the upcoming June 6th federal hearing. This is more than politics, it’s our faith, our fate, our way of life.

Music: “Holy Ground Song” by Tony Logan. Used with permission. © Rights held by Btaka.

In this episode, I sit down with my family, Apache Stronghold members to talk about the recent federal court decision temporarily halting the transfer of Oak Flat (Chi'chil Biłdagoteel) to a multinational mining company.

Joining me are Wendsler Nosie, Theresa Nosie, Vanessa Nosie, Naelyn Pike, and Baase Pike, spiritual leaders, land defenders, and family members who have fought for years at the center of this battle.

We reflect on the significance of the court's decision and what it truly signifies to our people and to our future generations. We discuss the spiritual aspect of the struggle, the emotional strength it takes to continue, and the next phases in both the legal and the ceremonial journey to protect Oak Flat. This isn't just a legal battle, it's a battle to preserve our way of life, our connection to sacred lands, and the strength of our ancestors who live on in us.

This event transcends news headlines—it's authentic, improvisational insight into intergenerational struggle, love, and spiritual resilience.

Oak Flat is sacred. The fight is far from over.

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