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Sonnie Sussillo Memorial Keynote

September 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Part of the Gila River Festival.

Location: Online and In-person at WNMU Light Hall
Suggested Donation: $10

San Carlos Apache leader Dr. Wendsler Nosie Sr. will discuss his tireless work to prevent the desecration of Oak Flat, an Apache sacred site in what is now southeastern Arizona, from a mine operated by international mining giant Rio Tinto. What does defending your homeland look like, and how can we protect the places that we call home, whether in Oak Flat, the Gila, or elsewhere on this beautiful planet?

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Date:
September 26
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Website:
https://www.gilariverfestival.org/presentations2

Organizer

Gila River Festival
Phone
(575) 538-8078
Email
gilariverfest@gmail.com
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Venue

Western New Mexico University
1000 West College Avenue
Silver City, New Mexico 88061
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Phone
(575) 538-6011
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