excerpts of interviews with members of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition
Alfred Lomahquahu: Vice-Chair of the Hopi Tribe and member of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition.
“You always have to remember our spiritual side, because that’s where our strength lies…”
Interview date: 4-21-16
Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk: former Ute Mountain Ute councilwoman and former co-Chair of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition.
“I’m a spokesperson, not only for myself and my people, but for …the land, the water, the air and the animals …”
Interview date: 4-25-16
Carleton Bowekaty: Zuni councilman and co-Chair of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition.
“Overall what really connects us is the prayers and the stories…”
Interview date 4-27-16.
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Excerpts of interviews reflecting on the importance of preserving wild landscapes
Excerpts of interviews about the search for compromise on public lands issues in the west
Excerpts of interviews about Native tribes’ leadership in protecting Bears Ears
Excerpts of interviews about attempts to find compromise on public lands issues