Tohono O’odham Young Voices is back with an all-new episode for the new year!
Joining the show today is our guest, Amber Ortega. Amber is a member of and advocate for the Hia-Ced O’odham tribe. During our discussion she shares how she discovered her Hia-Ced roots and about the work being done to protect Hia-Ced culture. Unfortunately, her journey has not come without hardship. During a stand of solidarity for sacred site A'al Vappia or Quitobaquito Spring in 2020, Amber and another protester were arrested and charged for “interfering with federal government activities taking place on federal land”. With the attention from the media this story gained traction becoming interpreted as a stand against construction of the border wall. During this interview we hear the exact story of the events that took place that day along with the aftermath as she awaits sentencing.

January 19, 2022, is the date for Amber Ortega’s sentencing if you would like to show support by attending it will be held at 11am at the Tucson federal court building.
For other ways to support check out the Water Protectors Legal Collective website http://waterprotectorlegal.org/
Facebook - Water Protectors Legal Collective and O'odham Anti Border Collective
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