Wednesday April 28, 2021

Indigenous leaders held conversations yesterday about the Birthing Rock vandalism, which includes the phrase ‘white power’ scrawled over petroglyphs estimated to be at least 1,000 years old. Many linked this recent vandalism to other acts of violence perpetuated against Indigenous people. The Bureau of Land Management is now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible. Plus, two states in our region will gain a Congressional seat based on the results of the 2020 census.

Show Notes:

Photo: Vandalism at the Birthing Rock panel

BLM: Statement on Vandalism at Birthing Rock
https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BLM-Utah-News-Release_BirthingRockFinal.pdf

The BLM is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the vandalism. If you have any information concerning this vandalism, please contact BLM Law Enforcement at 435-259-2131 or 800-722-3998. You can remain anonymous.

Access Fund Webinar: Climbing on Sacred Land
https://www.accessfund.org/news-and-events/news/webinar-climbing-on-sacred-land?fbclid=IwAR00zzVzBYn4nUXHegQo4nvWVs4iE_JkO_u9KQNd5Lh5xY7ZNAmg9T494YQ

2020 Census Apportionment Results
https://www.census.gov/data/tables/2020/dec/2020-apportionment-data.html