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18 07, 2025

Ten Years of Unity, Vision, and Stewardship: Celebrating a Decade of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition

2025-07-18T10:28:19-06:00July 18th, 2025|Blog|

This week marks the 10th anniversary of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition—an alliance rooted in Indigenous leadership, Traditional Knowledge, and the shared vision to protect Bears Ears. From a groundbreaking 2015 proposal to a historic cooperative agreement and youth-led programs, we reflect on a decade of progress, partnership, and perseverance.

13 05, 2025

The Bears Ears Conservation Partnership

2025-05-13T11:47:35-06:00May 13th, 2025|Blog|

The Bears Ears Conservation Partnership is more than a collaboration, it's a community-led movement grounded in Traditional Indigenous Knowledge and built for long-term stewardship. In this reflection, Charissa Miijessepe-Wilson, Co-Director of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition, shares how partnerships rooted in reciprocity, respect, and collective care are shaping the future of Bears Ears.

14 03, 2025

We Have Tried Every Path to Protect Bears Ears — And We Are Still Here

2025-03-14T09:16:14-06:00March 14th, 2025|Op-eds|

For generations, the five Tribes of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition have worked to protect Bears Ears, a sacred landscape rich with history and cultural significance. Despite past setbacks, the commitment to Tribal-led stewardship and lasting protections remains strong. Read more about this effort in Curtis Yanito’s latest letter to the editor, published in the 3/12/25 edition of the San Juan Record.

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