Press releases, published news stories and media links which relate to Diné Bikéyah.
The Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition, in partnership with Utah Diné Bikéyah, presented to federal lawmakers the following comprehensive report on the boundary and lands comprising the proposed Bears Ears National Monument. The report details the cultural and natural resources within each area of the proposed monument and demonstrates why the entire 1.9 million acres must be […]
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On Fri Oct 21, U.S. Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell announced a new Secretarial Order “encouraging cooperative management opportunities between the Department’s land and water managers and federally-recognized Tribes.” Utah Diné Bikéyah welcomes and celebrates the announcement, which UDB Board Chairman Willie Grayeyes notes “will help Tribes everywhere.” Chairman Grayeyes went on to say, “Utah Diné Bikéyah stands
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K’aayellis pass resolution formally opposing PLI On Wed, Sept 22, Navajo heritage association the Descendants of K’aayelli (DOK) publicly released a formal resolution stating the group’s opposition to the Utah Public Lands Initiative bill, sponsored by UT Rep Rob Bishop. DOK’s resolution explicitly states, “DOK has consulted with the Aneth extension members and by majority
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Native support for Bears Ears is Strong in San Juan County, UT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 21, 2016 Contact: Gavin Noyes – (801) 521-7398 In reaction to a press conference with Utah’s Governor Herbert and the Utah Congressional delegation, Utah Diné Bikéyah, a local Navajo non-profit organization from San Juan County, Utah
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This press release was issued on July 16, 2016. To read and/or download a pdf of the entire document click on the image.
1,500 Attend Obama Administration Public Hearing in Bluff, UT Read More »
Departments of Interior, Agriculture Announce Public Hearing on Bears Ears National Monument in Bluff, UT, on July 16 Saturday, July 16 – 11AM – Bluff, UT Interior Secretary Sally Jewell & USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie visiting to hear from grassroots locals & tribal leaders about the future of Bears Ears Bluff Community Center: 3rd
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An Indigenous Vision: The Bears Ears National Monument – Former Colorado BLM State Director Ann Morgan penned this May 2 editorial for Huffington Post, strongly supporting tribally led designation of Bears Ears. She notes, “The proposal for the monument was developed by a grass-roots nonprofit known as Utah Dine Bikeyah and it has been endorsed by 24 nearby
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