During the Wilderness Week, hosted by the National Wilderness Coalition, C 4Ever Green, in partnership with Women of Bears Ears, Native Womens Wilderness, and Archaeology Southwest, formally appeals to the federal offices responsible for Indian Affairs. Our request underscores the urgent need to protect sacred spaces and to address the harmful effects of extractive industries that seek to influence the approval of potentially destructive projects, such as a hydrogen pipeline or a helium plant, in proximity to our communities. These initiatives pose significant threats to our ecosystems and jeopardize the integrity of our farms, grazing lands, and sacred sites.

We expressed our sincere gratitude to each office we visited for their commitment to preserving indigenous knowledge and the communities they serve. Additionally, we called upon our committee and allies to demonstrate solidarity at the Indigenous Visibility Event, which featured special guest speakers. We appreciate all the efforts being made in support of these critical issues. Thank you for your ongoing dedication!