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DESCRIPTION:The Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition third annual Bears Ears I
 nter-Tribal Gathering\, to  be held June 8-June 11\, 2017\, in Comb Wash\, 
 on Hwy 95 inside the new Bears Ears National  Monument. We are asking that 
 you stand with us\, as Utah elected officials ask President Trump to take a
 way something a sacred landscape we have worked hard to protect on behalf o
 f everyone.\n\nAs you may know\, Bears Ears National Monument was proclaime
 d by President Obama on\nDecember 28\, 2016\, after years of petitioning by
  our Coalition — a partnership of the Hopi\nTribe\, Navajo Nation\, Ute Ind
 ian Tribe\, Ute Mountain Ute\, and Zuni Pueblo —and local Native communitie
 s through Utah Diné Bikéyah. Bears Ears represents the successful petition 
 by Tribes to set aside ancestral\, public lands as a national monument. Thi
 s land has been occupied by all of our Tribes in the past\, and has been su
 bject to looting and grave-robbing by local non-Native community members. T
 he monument identifies traditional knowledge as   essential to its manageme
 nt and provides a co-management role for tribal representatives.\n\n\nUnfor
 tunately\, the monument is now under threat from the Trump administration\,
  with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke set to issue a “recommendation” on Bear
 s Ears next week\, which could include shrinking or even eliminating the mo
 nument. Your attendance at the Summer Gathering will send a strong message 
 to the administration that Tribes from across the country are united in def
 ending our sacred lands\, our cultures\, and in shielding the interests of 
 fellow tribes from political attack.\n\nAt the Summer Gathering\, we will h
 old meaningful discussions about Tribal Sovereignty\,\ntraditional knowledg
 e\, and our right to clean air\, water\, and land in the current political 
 climate. We will also discuss how elected Utah officials pose a unique thre
 at to Native American Rights nationwide\, as well as the Trump administrati
 on’s willingness to follow their lead.\n\nActivities at the gathering inclu
 de cultural\, ceremonial\, wild foods and extensive youth\nworkshops. There
  will be field trips and educational presentations from tribal leaders\, el
 ders\, and traditionalists as well as opportunities for cross-cultural exch
 ange. A completecalendar of events and activities will be available soon at
  www.protectbearsears.org\n\nPlease note that the Summer Gathering is by in
 vitation only\, and is not a public event. No\nvending\, no alcohol or drug
 s\, dogs\, or off-road vehicles allowed. Please RSVP and/or send\nrequests 
 for additional invitations to braidan@utahdinebikeyah.org\, (801) 372-6438\
 nThe Summer Gathering is held in primitive area on Ute Mountain Ute reserva
 tion lands. Cell service is not available\, and gas\, groceries\, and hotel
 s are 20 miles away. Please bring camping gear (traditional or other)\, bre
 akfast\, lunch\, water\, chairs\, firewood\, and other items for camping.\n
 \nGroup dinners will be provided\, as will group meeting tent\, primitive t
 oilets\, and first aid. A complete list of recommended items to bring and d
 etailed directions can be found at\nwww.protectbearsears.org/Gathering .
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LOCATION:Comb Wash\, on Hwy 95 inside the new Bears Ears National Monument.
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SUMMARY:Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition third annual Bears Ears
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