Hello Harald,

We did receive your letter in the mail and Happy New Year to you too,
although it is kind of late in the year In regards to your letter, we do
not have a Dineh to represent us at the moment. The only reliable person to help
me keep in contact with the international support, is my daughter, but
you also need to keep in mind of the busy schedules we have. The
situation on Black Mesa has not changed for the better, only getting
worse. I recently got a visit from the Hopi tribe to inform me that I
may be facing eviction in the future. They also told me that my grazing
permit that allowed me a reasonable amount of sheep units has been
reduced down to 20 sheep units. I questioned them of who made this
decision without notifying me first. I was told the Navajo Nation from
Window Rock has made this decision. As you know, sheep is the foundation
of my livelihood and this decision has made a tremendous impact on me
and my family. I still do not wish to relocate, despite of their
decision.

One of my daughters had signed the Accommodation Agreement. I was also
informed that her agreement is also no longer valid. She questioned why
that happened. Apparently, that decision was made due to lack of funds
for the people that signed the agreement which only left her with more
empty promises.

Regarding the water and the mining issues, there have been no changes.
The mining expansion is under way. The mining has reached the Hopi
Partitioned Lands and they are now continuing to mine within those
boundaries. The mining is expanding towards my residence as we write
this letter. My fear is that if the mine expansion continues, it will
definitely mean that I have to be evicted regardless of my decision and
beliefs that I have. This is a brief summary of the situation on Black
Mesa and again we all thank you for your support in this matter.

Glenna (an elderly woman of Black Mesa region), translated by her
daughter

Black Mesa Indigenous Support P.O. Box 23501, Flagstaff, Arizona 86002  Message Voice Mail: 928.773.8086 Email: blackmesais@yahoo.com