1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

Drilling has begun at our sacred site Pe' Sla, setting a dangerous precedent for Indigenous lands across the country. It must be stopped. Authorizing mining activity in this sacred place is a direct attack on protected Indigenous lands and the fundamental right to religious freedom. It also threatens ecosystems and waterways, and could cause permanent environmental degradation. The permit to drill for graphite at Pe' Sla (https://bhcleanwateralliance.org/graphite-mining/#plspoo) must be rescinded and drilling stopped immediately. Not only does drilling pose serious environmental risks, it sets a dangerous precedent for Indigenous lands across the country.