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- 2 weeks ago57 min
Ep. 2 Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monument and Pinyon Plain Uranium Mine with Carletta Tilousi
Join us for Episode 2 of our Monuments and Mines series as we speak with Carletta Tilousi of the Havasupai Tribe. Carletta has been instrumental in the defense of the region, as well as in the creation of Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni, Ancestral Foot Prints of the Grand Canyon National Monument. In this episode we explore the who, what, where, when, and why behind this monument, and explore the threats Pinyon Plain Uranium Mine, grandfathered into the monument, poses to the region, and how you can get involved. Check out Monumental Moment here: Monumental Moment Film | Learn, Advocate, ActSign the petition to protect Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon here Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us @protectgrandcanyon to stay connected. Every episode shared is a step toward protecting sacred places for future generations.Have questions or want to get involved locally? 📧 Reach out: mattea.goetz@sierraclub.orgAnd special thanks to our partners at Beyond the Pines and Home Sounds.
- Apr 8, 20261h 9m
Ep. 1 Uranium Mining in the Southwest and Navajo Nation with Sabrina Mathues ManyGoats
Join us for Episode 1 of our Monuments and Mines series as we speak with Uranium organizer and artist, Sabrina Manygoats. Learn about the history of Uranium mining in the 4 corners region, why uranium mining is so dangerous, an exploration of what radiation does to our bodies, and more. To connect with Sabrina, check out her website and social media Home | The Mathues , and (3) Instagram🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us @protectgrandcanyon to stay connected. Every episode shared is a step toward protecting sacred places for future generations.Have questions or want to get involved locally? 📧 Reach out: mattea.goetz@sierraclub.orgAnd special thanks to our partners at Beyond the Pines and Home Sounds.
- Jul 7, 202535 min
Ep. 9 PART 2: Interview with Laura Jo West, former Coconino Forest Service Supervisor on managing the Peaks and working with Snowbowl
“We won, they lost.”That’s the perspective of Mountain Capital Partners on their supposed right to desecrate the sacred Peaks outside of Flagstaff, Arizona despite generations of resistance from Indigenous Nations and tribes with cultural ties to the Peaks since time immemorial.Join us for Episodes 8 and 9 of our Snowbowl series as we speak with former Coconino Forest Supervisor, Laura Jo West. Hear what it was like to work with Snowbowl and its parent company, Mountain Capital Partners; why Laura Jo’s approach to forest management posed a threat to the company; how she was ultimately removed from all decisions related to Snowbowl; and her thoughts on how the agency must evolve.🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us @protectgrandcanyon to stay connected. Every episode shared is a step toward protecting sacred places for future generations.Have questions or want to get involved locally? 📧 Reach out: mattea.goetz@sierraclub.org
- Jul 7, 202551 min
Ep. 8 PART 1: Interview with Laura Jo West, former Coconino Forest Service Supervisor on managing the Peaks and working with Snowbowl
“We won, they lost.” That’s the perspective of Mountain Capital Partners on their supposed right to desecrate the sacred Peaks outside of Flagstaff, Arizona, despite generations of resistance from Indigenous Nations and tribes with cultural ties to the Peaks since time immemorial.Join us for Episodes 8 and 9 of our Snowbowl series as we speak with former Coconino Forest Supervisor, Laura Jo West. Hear what it was like to work with Snowbowl and its parent company, Mountain Capital Partners; why Laura Jo’s approach to forest management posed a threat to the company; how she was ultimately removed from all decisions related to Snowbowl; and her thoughts on how the agency must evolve.🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us @protectgrandcanyon to stay connected. Every episode shared is a step toward protecting sacred places for future generations.Have questions or want to get involved locally? 📧 Reach out: mattea.goetz@sierraclub.org
- Apr 16, 202536 min
Ep. 7 Janeen Phillips on the Connection Between the Peaks and the Celestial World and Why it Matters.
Thinking about skiing at Snowbowl? Might want to think again. Listen to this series to learn more about why you may want to think twice before spending time there…This episode is part of a series focused on sharing more about the CRISIS that is Snowbowl Ski Resort (outside of Flagstaff, Arizona) and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. EPISODE 7:How is what's happening on the moon related to what's happening on the peaks?Check out our newest episode of “Land Defenders” with Janeen Phillips. Janeen is a young community organizer, among many other things, and we chat about Snowbowls' bigger picture in colonization, the disconnect between Traditional ecological knowledge and western science, and the relationship between what's going on on the peaks… and what's going on in the stars. To learn more and stay connected, follow us on social media @Protectgrandcanyon and wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, consider sharing these episodes with others. Every episode and story shared is another step toward protecting these sacred places for generations to come. For questions or to get involved locally, don’t hesitate to email me at Mattea.goetz@sierraclub.org.Produced by: Mattea GoetzIn Partnership with Beyond the Pines: A FLG Wellness Collective. You can find them @beyondFLG or www.beyondFLG.comAnd a most special thank you to our guest, Janeen PhillipsPhoto: Dawn Dyer
- Mar 14, 202532 min
Ep. 6 Cora Maxx-Phillips on Honoring Nature's Laws, Understanding the Sacred, and the Roots of the Dilemma on the Peaks
Thinking about skiing at Snowbowl? Might want to think again. Listen to this series to learn more about why you may want to think twice before spending time there…This episode is part of a series focused on sharing more about the CRISIS that is Snowbowl Ski Resort (outside of Flagstaff, Arizona) and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. EPISODE 6:In this episode, we have a conversation with Cora Maxx-Phillips. Cora has been involved in the defense of the peaks for her whole life. Through this time, she has come to recognize that one of the foundations of the issue surrounding the peaks is the lack of understanding regarding what sacred means. Through this episode, we explore what it means to be sacred from her cultural lens, are reminded of the interconnected nature of the world, and are offered powerful examples to reflect on the differences between Western culture and Indigenous ways of being.To learn more and stay connected follow us on social media @Protectgrandcanyon and wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, consider sharing these episodes with others. Every episode and story shared is another step toward protecting these sacred places for generations to come. For questions, or to get involved locally, don’t hesitate to email me at Mattea.goetz@sierraclub.org.Produced by: Mattea GoetzIn Partnership with Beyond the Pines: A FLG Wellness Collective. You can find them @beyondFLG or www.beyondFLG.comAnd a most special thank you to our guest, Cora Maxx-PhillipsPhoto: Dawn Dyer
- Feb 26, 202539 min
Ep. 5 PART 2: Dr. Chris Jocks on the Legal history surrounding Snowbowl Ski Resort (Snowbowl Series)
Thinking about skiing at Snowbowl? Might want to think again. Listen to this series to learn more about why you may want to think twice before spending time there…This episode is part of a series focused on sharing more about the CRISIS that is Snowbowl Ski Resort (outside of Flagstaff, Arizona) and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. EPISODES 4 AND 5:In these episodes, we have a conversation with Dr. Chris Jocks (Kanien’kehá:ka), chair of the Applied Indigenous Studies dept. at NAU. Chris has been involved in the defense of the peaks for decades, and during this time, has developed a particular expertise on the legal side of the issue(s). Through our conversation, we look at the direct actions filed against Snowbowl and other supreme court cases that have affected Tribal Nations, organizations, and peak defenders’ legal power on the issue. It is clear through this legal exploration that the government upholds money and property above the health of land and people ( no surprise…) … but so does Snowbowl. To learn more and stay connected follow us on social media @Protectgrandcanyon and wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, consider sharing these episodes with others. Every episode and story shared is another step toward protecting these sacred places for generations to come. For questions, or to get involved locally, don’t hesitate to email me at Mattea.goetz@sierraclub.org.Produced by: Mattea GoetzIn Partnership with Beyond the Pines: A FLG Wellness Collective. You can find them @beyondFLG or www.beyondFLG.comAnd a most special thank you to our guest, Dr. Chris JocksPhoto: Dawn Dyer
- Feb 26, 202554 min
Ep. 4 PART 1: Dr. Chris Jocks on the Legal history surrounding Snowbowl Ski Resort (Snowbowl Series)
Thinking about skiing at Snowbowl? Might want to think again. Listen to this series to learn more about why you may want to think twice before spending time there…This episode is part of a series focused on sharing more about the CRISIS that is Snowbowl Ski Resort (outside of Flagstaff, Arizona) and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. EPISODES 4 AND 5:In these episodes, we have a conversation with Dr. Chris Jocks (Kanien’kehá:ka), chair of the Applied Indigenous Studies dept. at NAU. Chris has been involved in the defense of the peaks for decades, and during this time, has developed a particular expertise on the legal side of the issue(s). Through our conversation, we look at the direct actions filed against Snowbowl and other supreme court cases that have affected Tribal Nations, organizations, and peak defenders’ legal power on the issue. It is clear through this legal exploration that the government upholds money and property above the health of land and people ( no surprise…) … but so does Snowbowl. To learn more and stay connected follow us on social media @Protectgrandcanyon and wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, consider sharing these episodes with others. Every episode and story shared is another step toward protecting these sacred places for generations to come. For questions, or to get involved locally, don’t hesitate to email me at Mattea.goetz@sierraclub.org.Produced by: Mattea GoetzIn Partnership with Beyond the Pines: A FLG Wellness Collective. You can find them @beyondFLG or www.beyondFLG.comAnd a most special thank you to our guest, Dr. Chris JocksPhoto: Dawn Dyer
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