In a letter to Secretary Deb Haaland, Tribal leaders emphasize the importance of honoring sovereignty and protecting Bears Ears as a sacred cultural and natural landscape for future generations.
At the heart of the Hopi world lies a profound responsibility to steward and protect the lands known to us as Hopitutskwa. Our obligation to care for these lands extends beyond Hopi’s current jurisdictional boundaries.
The Zuni people have a profound connection to Bears Ears that transcends government-created boundaries. Our ties to the Bears Ears National Monument are evidenced by the ruins and cultural artifacts left by our ancestors.
