Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition

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A consortium of five sovereign Tribal Nations working together to protect the sacred Bears Ears cultural landscape. bio.site/BearsEarsCoalition

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Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Jul 14

Since then, Tribal leaders and staff have been taking time to understand what this action means for the landscape, for the Commission’s work, and for the years of collaborative management built among the five Tribal Nations and federal agencies. 📸: Tim Peterson

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Jul 14

Yesterday, the President issued a proclamation dramatically reducing Bears Ears National Monument and terminating the Bears Ears Commission.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Jul 1

Thank you for celebrating Great Outdoors Month with us! Throughout June, we spent time outdoors alongside participants in the Bears Ears Conservation Corps, learning from the land, building community, and experiencing firsthand why places like Bears Ears deserve to be protected.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Jun 25

Last week, participants gathered in Bears Ears for the 2026 Bears Ears Conservation Corps (BECC), learning alongside Tribal leaders, elders, knowledge holders, agency partners, and community partners.

Collage of participants in the 2026 Bears Ears Conservation Corps rafting the San Juan River, hiking with Tribal leaders, learning traditional fire-making techniques, and helping install protective fencing around cultural sites.

Collage of 2026 Bears Ears Conservation Corps participants hiking through Bears Ears, visiting cultural sites, working on stewardship projects, and gathering for a group photo at the end of the program.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Jun 18

4 years ago today, leaders from the five Commission Tribes joined the Bureau of Land Management & U.S. Forest Service in White Mesa, Utah, on Ute Mountain Ute lands. During that gathering, they signed a cooperative agreement for the collaborative management of BENM and unveiled new monument signage.

Group photo of Tribal leaders from the five Commission Tribes, representatives from the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service, and other participants standing in front of a Bears Ears National Monument sign featuring the seals of the five Tribes. The photo commemorates the signing of the cooperative agreement for the collaborative management of Bears Ears National Monument.

Collage of three photos from the cooperative agreement signing and sign unveiling in White Mesa, Utah, on Ute Mountain Ute lands. One photo shows the Bears Ears National Monument sign featuring the seals of the five Commission Tribes. Another shows participants unveiling the sign. A third shows Tribal and federal representatives gathered at the White Mesa Community Center during the signing ceremony.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Jun 17

The work at Bears Ears didn’t end when the management plan was finalized. Bears Ears Commissioners and representatives from the five Coalition Tribes continue to meet regularly with federal agencies to discuss stewardship at Bears Ears. 📸: M. Estrada

Graphic with a landscape view of Bears Ears National Monument and the text: "Tribal guidance continues. Through regular meetings and site visits, the five Tribes continue to help shape how Bears Ears is cared for. Tribal guidance helps inform stewardship today."

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Jun 11

Western voters support Tribal Nations having a role in decisions about public lands that contain sacred and culturally important sites. In the 2026 Conservation in the West Poll, 86% of Western voters said they support Tribal involvement in these decisions. 📸: Tim Peterson

Graphic showing a photo of people on the Bears Ears landscape with the text: “Western voters support Tribal Nations having a role in decisions about public lands.” A large graphic in the center highlights that 86% of Western voters support this role, according to the 2026 Conservation in the West Poll by Colorado College.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Jun 8

On this anniversary of the Antiquities Act, we're reflecting on the vision the five Coalition Tribes put forward in 2015 when they proposed the protection of Bears Ears.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Jun 5

Today is World Environment Day. Healthy landscapes don't happen by accident. They are cared for through long-standing relationships between people and place. 📸 : Tim Peterson & Eco Flight

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Jun 4

Through programs like the Bears Ears Youth Council and the Bears Ears Conservation Corps, youth and elders spend time on the land together, sharing knowledge, language, stories, and histories. This is how those connections continue across generations.

A group of youth, elders, and Tribal leaders walk together along a trail in the Bears Ears region. Text on the graphic reads: “Stewardship at Bears Ears is intergenerational. Youth, elders, and Tribal leaders learn from one another and from the land. Knowledge is shared across generations.” Bears Ears: What’s Happening Now.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Jun 2

As Great Outdoors Month begins, our Bears Ears Conservation Corps program starts next week. Youth, elders, Traditional Knowledge holders, & community members from the 5 Coalition Tribes will spend time together learning about Bears Ears, ethnobotany, & traditional outdoor & survival skills.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· May 27

Collaborative management isn’t something that happens overnight. It’s built over time through relationships, shared responsibility, and ongoing coordination between the five Tribes and federal partners. 📸: M. Estrada

Graphic showing an ancestral cliff dwelling in Bears Ears National Monument with messaging about collaborative management, long-term stewardship, relationships, and responsibility between Tribes and federal partners.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· May 21

#NativeLed organizations play an important role in protecting sacred places and carrying forward cultural knowledge rooted in community and relationship to land.

Graphic reading “Help Sustain Tribal Stewardship & Youth Leadership at Bears Ears” over a close-up image of a person holding gathered plant material outdoors. Native Nonprofit Day and Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition logos appear at the bottom.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· May 21

This recognition reflects our commitment to supporting the five Coalition Tribes in the protection and care of Bears Ears through Traditional Indigenous Knowledge and programs that help connect younger generations to the landscape. #GiveNative #NativeLed #BearsEars #NativeNonprofitDay

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· May 21

Today is #NativeNonprofitDay, a giving initiative aimed at increasing support for Native-led organizations nationwide. We’re honored to be included in the Native Nonprofit List on GiveNative(dot)org alongside Native-led organizations serving their communities.

Graphic reading “Native Nonprofit Day” over a collage of Bears Ears landscape imagery, including canyon country, forests, cultural sites, desert roads, and visitors overlooking the landscape. Native Nonprofit Day and Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition logos appear at the bottom.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· May 20

A lot of the conversation around Bears Ears focuses on what might change. But the five Tribes’ work here is grounded in something that doesn’t. Tribal Nations have long-standing relationships to this place, and that responsibility continues in how the land is cared for today. 📸 : M. Estrada

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· May 19

In just two days, we’ll be celebrating Native Nonprofit Day. We’re honored to be included in the Native Nonprofit List on GiveNative(dot)org alongside many Native-led organizations serving their communities. #NativeNonprofitDay #GiveNative #ProtectBearsEars

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· May 15

For Endangered Species Day, we’re highlighting some of the species connected to the Bears Ears landscape, which continues to support wildlife, habitat connectivity, and biocultural systems across the Colorado Plateau. 📸: Tim Peterson and LightHawk

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· May 14

One week from today, we’ll be celebrating Native Nonprofit Day. We’re honored to be included in the Native Nonprofit List on GiveNative(dot)org alongside many Native-led organizations serving their communities.

Countdown graphic featuring a canyon view at Bears Ears National Monument, a large green number one, and text reading ‘1 Week Left’ for Native Nonprofit Day.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· May 13

At Bears Ears, implementation includes ongoing coordination between the five Coalition Tribes and federal agencies, along with stewardship, restoration, and continued input on how management decisions are carried out on the ground.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· May 12

Laughing for Land brought people together in Abq, NM for a night of humor, connection, & community. Thank you to The Guild Cinema for hosting us, Joshua Fournier & Zach Abeyta for bringing their voices and humor to the stage, & to Lori Chavez for emceeing the evening & keeping the laughter flowing.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· May 7

People often ask what’s happening at Bears Ears right now. After years of planning, the management plan is complete and the focus has shifted to implementation. 📸 : M. Estrada

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Apr 30

“Still, Tribal people return to Bears Ears. How could they not? The ties are so strong. ‘Our ancestors left their footprints here, our medicine society came up this way and we still have medicine here that was taken over and impeded by land owners. This area is very important to us as well.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Apr 22

What begins at Bears Ears flows far beyond the monument’s boundaries. Water moves through this landscape, connecting to river systems that cross state lines and support communities, wildlife, and ecosystems across the Southwest. 📸: Tim Peterson and LightHawk

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Apr 21

Meet the comedians taking the stage. 🎤 Join us for Laughing for Land at Guild Cinema. Free event. Doors at 6:00 pm. Show at 6:30 pm. For full bios and details, see The Guild's website: www.guildcinema.com/movies/laugh...

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Apr 20

Laughing for Land is back. 😂 Join us at Guild Cinema for a night of Indigenous comedy, community, and connection. Thursday, April 23, 2026 Doors at 6:00 pm | Show at 6:30 pm Free community event. Seating is limited, so come early.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Apr 16

The wait is over! 🎤 We’re excited to announce the comedians for Laughing for Land: A Night of Indigenous Comedy, a community event in support of protecting and stewarding sacred lands. Featuring: Joshua Fournier Zach Abeyta Lori Chavez

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Apr 9

Applications Now Open for the 2026 Bears Ears Conservation Corps! The Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition is excited to announce the 2026 Bears Ears Conservation Corps, an intergenerational opportunity to strengthen Tribal-informed stewardship in Bears Ears National Monument.

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Apr 8

Support for national monuments is strong among Native American voters. In the 2026 Conservation in the West Poll, 90% of Native voters say existing national monument protections should be kept in place. 📸 : Tim Peterson

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition@bearsearscoalition· Mar 31

Support is also strong in Utah, where 86% of voters say monuments should remain in place. Source: 2026 Conservation in the West Poll, Colorado College 📸 : Tim Peterson