Introduction

The Intertribal Coalition to Defend Bear Butte was formed on Nov 5, 2005 in order to develop & engage in action to protect our sacred site of Mato Paha & our way of life. Among the people we determined that our vision could best be realized through the formation of an intertribal collaborative effort. Through the Coalition, we will work collectively with others on sacred site protection, & with other groups with a diverse but common focus such as Human Rights, Cultural Preservation, & other indigenous peoples’ issues