The finalized Bears Ears Resource Management Plan marks a historic milestone—embedding Tribal sovereignty and Traditional Indigenous Knowledge into every layer of national public lands stewardship. Learn how this Tribal-led collaboration is setting a new model for the future.
For generations, the five Tribes of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition have worked to protect Bears Ears, a sacred landscape rich with history and cultural significance. Despite past setbacks, the commitment to Tribal-led stewardship and lasting protections remains strong. Read more about this effort in Curtis Yanito’s latest letter to the editor, published in the 3/12/25 edition of the San Juan Record.
Discover the Bears Ears Bulletin, a new blog from the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition! This space highlights the vital work of the five Tribes collaboratively managing the Bears Ears National Monument. With a focus on Traditional Indigenous Knowledge, cultural preservation, and community engagement, the blog offers updates, stories, and insights into protecting this sacred landscape for future generations.
