The fight for Oak Flat isn’t over. In this episode, I reflect on the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the Apache Stronghold case, share a personal story about my daughter’s ceremony on sacred land, and speak on what’s at stake for my niece Lozen’s future. I also break down recent court rulings, including the May 7th decision to halt the land transfer and the upcoming June 6th federal hearing. This is more than politics, it’s our faith, our fate, our way of life.

Music: “Holy Ground Song” by Tony Logan. Used with permission. © Rights held by Btaka.

In this episode, I sit down with my family, Apache Stronghold members to talk about the recent federal court decision temporarily halting the transfer of Oak Flat (Chi'chil Biłdagoteel) to a multinational mining company.

Joining me are Wendsler Nosie, Theresa Nosie, Vanessa Nosie, Naelyn Pike, and Baase Pike, spiritual leaders, land defenders, and family members who have fought for years at the center of this battle.

We reflect on the significance of the court's decision and what it truly signifies to our people and to our future generations. We discuss the spiritual aspect of the struggle, the emotional strength it takes to continue, and the next phases in both the legal and the ceremonial journey to protect Oak Flat. This isn't just a legal battle, it's a battle to preserve our way of life, our connection to sacred lands, and the strength of our ancestors who live on in us.

This event transcends news headlines—it's authentic, improvisational insight into intergenerational struggle, love, and spiritual resilience.

Oak Flat is sacred. The fight is far from over.

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On May 7, 2025, Apache Stronghold returned to federal court in Phoenix, Arizona, in the ongoing fight to protect Oak Flat—Chi’chil Biłdagoteel—from destruction by Resolution Copper. I was there, alongside my daughter, nieces, and relatives, singing Apache songs and standing in solidarity. This episode brings you the uncut voices from that day: speeches from Nizhoni and Wendsler Nosie before the hearing, and from Vanessa Nosie, attorney Luke Goodrich, Naelyn Pike, and Wendsler Nosie again after court.

We close with two Apache songs—offered in prayer, strength, and spiritual resistance.

The judge has said a decision will come no later than May 14 at 5 p.m. Until then, we continue to fight for our existence.