Russell Begaye: “In designating the Bears Ears National Monument, President Obama recognized this truth.”

Language preservation funding like Ester Martinez has provided resources for programs across Indian Country to help our youth learn their Native languages to preserve our rich traditions and unique culture.

For these reasons, we strongly advocate that the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act be reauthorized at the proposed $13 million levels for each fiscal years 2019 through 2023.

H.R. 4518 truly honors tribes and tribal sovereignty, and ensures a meaningful role for us in managing the lands.

Our people are hurting. And when you see EPA pulling out, and you have water tanks that are being pulled off, you have hay that is not being provided because of the spill that was caused by their workers, it is really devastating.