Mining


On this page and links provided below you will find information and archives of position statements, news articles and updates from communities and organizations fighting the continued extraction and processing of coal, uranium, gold, silver, etc.

For More Information, scroll down the page and view the videos we've provided for you.

 

Mineral Extraction on Indigenous Lands

IEN/WMAN Mini Grants Program


Mining:
Services



Information Clearinghouse —

To share knowledge, document and help each other understand all of the ways that Indigenous Peoples are impacted by mining and oil extraction.

Coalition Building —

Breaking down barriers such as isolation, the technological divide, language, effects of colonization. Connecting communities, organizations, and Indigenous Peoples who are resisting environmental and economic injustices.

Community Outreach —

The IMCP is coming to a community near you! We want to meet with: elders, youth, community members, environmental / health specialists and tribal governmental leaders.

Referrals/Resources —

Connecting scientists, lawyers, and supportive organizations that are committed to working in solidarity with communities resisting mining and oil development. Providing information about funding, research, and other resources.

Hosting Meetings and Conferences —

Support meetings and gatherings that develop a united strategy of resistance against the mining and oil industry. Focuses may include: organizing strategies, direct action techniques, corporate campaigning, media outreach, fundraising and organizational development.

FYI Videos :

The following video clips help to illustrate various environmental justice issues. We will be archiving these and adding new ones as time goes on.

Amerika - Dine' (Navajo) Grandmothers resist relocation to radioactive lands

Big Mountain - John Benally

Vanishing Prayer - Native American Grandmothers at BIg Mountain resist relocation

Vanishing Prayer 2 - Native American Grandmothers at BIg Mountain resist relocation