Protecting Chi’chil Bildagoteel (Oak Flat): The Apache Stronghold Spiritual Convoy

American Indian Airwaves

Part 1: In 2015 the United States congress passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included the rider: The Southeastern Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act 2014 (“Act”). The “Act” will grant Resolution Copper, a joint venture between Rio Tinto and BHP, the 2,200 acres located in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona. If Resolution Copper succeeds in completing the land transfer, they will build one of the largest open ore and copper mining pits in the world, leaving once completed, a 1,000 foot-deep crater over 2 miles across. Chi’chil Bildagoteel (Oak Flat) is an active, cultural sacred site to the N’dee (San Carlos Apache Nation) and surround Native American nations. The Apache Stronghold has been and continues leading the struggle to protect and save Oak Flat for future generations. They are presently on a Spiritual Convoy from the Apache Nation to San Francisco, CA for the 9th Circuit hearing where they are seeking an injunction to prevent the land exchange of Oak Flat to Resolution Copper. Turn in for this, what people can do to help, plus more. Guest: • Lian Bighorse and Vanessa Nosie (San Carlos Apache Nation citizens), Apache Stronghold, joins us for the entire hour to provide listeners an update on the struggle over Oak Flat, the Spiritual Convoy from back home to San Francisco, CA, the Apache Stronghold v. U.S court case, and protecting Mother Earth. American Indian Airwaves regularly broadcast Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm (PCT) on KPFK FM 90.7 in Los Angeles, CA; FM 98.7 in Santa Barbara, CA; FM 99.5 in China Lake, CA; FM 93.7 in North San Diego, CA; FM 99.1 KLBP in Long Beach, CA (Tuesdays, 11am-12pm); and WCRS FM 98.3/102.1 in Columbus, OH. Click here for archived American Indian Airwaves programs on the KPFK website within the past 60-days only or click on (below) after 8pm for today’s scheduled program. Soundcloud Apple Podcast Google Podcast iHeartRadio Pocket Casts Spotify Podcast Stitcher Podcast Tunein Podcast