Take Action

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Spread the Word

Tell your friends and family about these threatened places. There's no better way to make an impact than to become an active advocate yourself. Sign the petitions below and join our mailing list!

Donate

Today, we’re asking people to commit to this fight with a donation to the Apache Stronghold.

Merchandise

Proceeds from selling these products will go toward the on-going campaign to save Oak Flat, lead by the San Carlos Apache and other indigenous organizers.

Show your support for the campaign to protect Oak Flat from a massive copper mine. Oak Flat is located between Globe and Superior, Arizona. It is a sacred site for the Apache people, and used as a recreational area for campers, hikers and climbers.

More Ways to Support

WRITE TO CONGRESS:

1) Send text to 50409, type RESIST. 

2) Follow the prompts.

3) Type your message:
Resistbot will compose a letter and send it to YOUR congressional leaders. If you wish to write a longer message, it's easiest to compose your message first, then copy/paste it into your text message.

PRAY: Calling all people of faith, all religions to pray for Oak Flat

Please ground all actions in prayer. Pray in your own manner, organize others to pray with you. Find a prayer practice that fits you—take a walk, light a candle, sit quietly. Reach out to your religious and spiritual leaders and congregations to ask for prayers for Oak Flat. Set intention for the safety and well-being of Oak Flat, of all life and water of that Sacred site, and of all who defend it, for the passing of the Save Oak Flat Act by Congress. Pray for Wendsler’s safety, the San Carlos Apache Nation, the fresh water that runs at Oak Flat, action in Congress, the trees, plants, and animals in danger. 

Physical Presence at Sacred Oak Flat:

Go camping by yourself or with family at Oak Flat. Visit Oak Flat for a day to pray in your own manner.  Please be mindful that the Oak Flat campground is located within an Apache Sacred site. Please respect it as you would respect any place of worship. Display the Protect Oak Flat yard sign by your tent or camper. Buy Protect Oak Flat Yard Sign 

Make Oak Flat visible on social and other media

  • Post videos, repost news stories to your social media accounts

  • Promote Oak Flat with a Zoom virtual background - Add an Oak Flat Landscape to your Zoom background picture. See: Take Action Gallery for background pictures. A link to a Zoom Virtual Background tutorial is provided

  • Write a Letter to the Editor of the local newspaper about how you feel about Oak Flat & why it's important to you.

  • Spread the word - Talk to friends, family, neighbors, groups, and faith leaders.

  • Host a digital “house meeting” & watch one of the videos to discuss & take action.