Land Defenders

Beyond the Pines.
Beyond the Pines.
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Stories from Land Defenders at the forefront of conservation in the Greater Grand Canyon Region.

  1. 2d ago

    S1 Ep. 11 Lydia Breunig and Hilary Giovale on settler relationships to place, being a good relative, and Snowbowl Ski Resort

    Join Sacred Land Alliance founders Lydia Breunig and Hilary Giovale for a conversation exploring how settler relationships to place have shaped many people's connection to the Sacred Peaks, what it means to resist colonial ways of relating to land, and discuss their thoughts on how we can become better relatives and accomplices to the Indigenous Peoples whose homelands we inhabit. Together, we discuss why Arizona Snowbowl is an issue the entire Flagstaff community, and the broader region, should care about, unpack deeply rooted ideologies surrounding the Peaks and the settler community, and hear why this work is so deeply personal and meaningful to both Hilary and Lydia. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us @protectgrandcanyon to stay connected. Every episode shared is a step toward protecting sacred places for future generations. As mentioned in the episode: Sacred Land Alliance  Check out Lydia and Hilary's website to get connected locally with this work Guide to Making a Personal Reparations Plan - Google Docs Shared by Hilary  Defend the Sacred Peaks  Online resource for Peaks-related information  Snowbowl Action Kit - Google Docs  Action kit for Ideas of how to get involved!  Good Relative  to learn more about Hilary's book and work (5) Picking Up My Bundle | Substack  to view Lydia's writings on Substack

    S1 Ep. 11 Lydia Breunig and Hilary Giovale on settler relationships to place, being a good relative, and Snowbowl Ski Resort

  2. Aug 4

    S2 Ep. 3 Grassroots organizing on the Navajo Nation against Uranium Mining in the Region with Diné C.A.R.E. and Biddi Roots

    Join us for Episode 3 of our Monuments and Mines series as we speak with Robyn Jackson of Diné C.A.R.E.​  and Taymond Tolthe of Bidi Roots. Both Navajo Nation-based organizations are doing incredible work within the region. In this episode we explore Uranium Transport and the Navajo Nation, chat about the incredible community organizing their organizations are doing against the Pinyon Plain Uranium mine, and what mining companies don't want people to know. Support these orgs!Check out Diné C.A.R.E.​ Home | Dine-careConnect with Bidi Roots through email at bidiroots@gmail.com 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us @protectgrandcanyon to stay connected. Every episode shared is a step toward protecting sacred places for future generations.

    S2 Ep. 3 Grassroots organizing on the Navajo Nation against Uranium Mining in the Region with Diné C.A.R.E. and Biddi Roots

  3. Jul 31

    S1 Ep. 10 Kyle Boggs on Recreational Colonialism and the Peaks

    Join us for Episode 10 of our Snowbowl series as we speak with Community Journalist, author, and Professor Kyle Boggs. In this conversation, we dive into Kyle's new book "Recreational Colonialism" as it relates to the peaks. Recreational Colonialism and the Rhetorical Landscapes of the Outdoors argues that outdoor recreation is not politically neutral but can reinforce ongoing settler colonialism by normalizing non-Indigenous claims to and uses of lands that hold deep cultural, religious, and historical significance for Indigenous peoples. Drawing on examples such as skiing, climbing, ultrarunning, and bikepacking, especially focusing on the conflict over Arizona Snowbowl on the sacred San Francisco Peaks, Kyle Boggs examines how recreation, language, and public-land narratives shape who is seen as belonging on the landscape and whose relationships to place are marginalized. Rather than calling for an end to outdoor recreation, the book challenges readers to critically examine their own participation in these systems and to support Indigenous sovereignty and more ethical relationships with land. Check out his website at kyleboggs.com 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us @protectgrandcanyon to stay connected. Every episode shared is a step toward protecting sacred places for future generations. Have questions or want to get involved locally? 📧 Reach out: mattea.goetz@sierraclub.org

    S1 Ep. 10 Kyle Boggs on Recreational Colonialism and the Peaks

  4. May 21

    S2 Ep. 2 Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monument and Pinyon Plain Uranium Mine with Carletta Tilousi

    Join us for Episode 2 of our Monuments and Mines series as we speak with Carletta Tilousi of the Havasupai Tribe. Carletta has been instrumental in the defense of the region, as well as in the creation of Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni, Ancestral Foot Prints of the Grand Canyon National Monument. In this episode we explore the who, what, where, when, and why behind this monument, and explore the threats Pinyon Plain Uranium Mine, grandfathered into the monument, poses to the region, and how you can get involved. Check out Monumental Moment here: Monumental Moment Film | Learn, Advocate, Act Sign the petition to protect Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon here Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us @protectgrandcanyon to stay connected. Every episode shared is a step toward protecting sacred places for future generations. Have questions or want to get involved locally? 📧 Reach out: mattea.goetz@sierraclub.org And special thanks to our partners at Beyond the Pines and Home Sounds.

    S2 Ep. 2 Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monument and Pinyon Plain Uranium Mine with Carletta Tilousi

  5. Apr 8

    S2 Ep. 1 Uranium Mining in the Southwest and Navajo Nation with Sabrina Mathues ManyGoats

    Join us for Episode 1 of our Monuments and Mines series as we speak with Uranium organizer and artist, Sabrina Manygoats. Learn about the history of Uranium mining in the 4 corners region, why uranium mining is so dangerous, an exploration of what radiation does to our bodies, and more. To connect with Sabrina, check out her website and social media Home | The Mathues , and (3) Instagram 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us @protectgrandcanyon to stay connected. Every episode shared is a step toward protecting sacred places for future generations. Have questions or want to get involved locally? 📧 Reach out: mattea.goetz@sierraclub.org And special thanks to our partners at Beyond the Pines and Home Sounds.

    S2 Ep. 1 Uranium Mining in the Southwest and Navajo Nation with Sabrina Mathues ManyGoats

  6. 07/07/2025

    S1 Ep. 9 PART 2: Interview with Laura Jo West, former Coconino Forest Service Supervisor on managing the Peaks and working with Snowbowl

    “We won, they lost.”That’s the perspective of Mountain Capital Partners on their supposed right to desecrate the sacred Peaks outside of Flagstaff, Arizona despite generations of resistance from Indigenous Nations and tribes with cultural ties to the Peaks since time immemorial. Join us for Episodes 8 and 9 of our Snowbowl series as we speak with former Coconino Forest Supervisor, Laura Jo West. Hear what it was like to work with Snowbowl and its parent company, Mountain Capital Partners; why Laura Jo’s approach to forest management posed a threat to the company; how she was ultimately removed from all decisions related to Snowbowl; and her thoughts on how the agency must evolve. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us @protectgrandcanyon to stay connected. Every episode shared is a step toward protecting sacred places for future generations. Have questions or want to get involved locally? 📧 Reach out: mattea.goetz@sierraclub.org

    S1 Ep. 9 PART 2: Interview with Laura Jo West, former Coconino Forest Service Supervisor on managing the Peaks and working with Snowbowl

  7. 07/07/2025

    S1 Ep. 8 PART 1: Interview with Laura Jo West, former Coconino Forest Service Supervisor on managing the Peaks and working with Snowbowl

    “We won, they lost.” That’s the perspective of Mountain Capital Partners on their supposed right to desecrate the sacred Peaks outside of Flagstaff, Arizona, despite generations of resistance from Indigenous Nations and tribes with cultural ties to the Peaks since time immemorial. Join us for Episodes 8 and 9 of our Snowbowl series as we speak with former Coconino Forest Supervisor, Laura Jo West. Hear what it was like to work with Snowbowl and its parent company, Mountain Capital Partners; why Laura Jo’s approach to forest management posed a threat to the company; how she was ultimately removed from all decisions related to Snowbowl; and her thoughts on how the agency must evolve. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us @protectgrandcanyon to stay connected. Every episode shared is a step toward protecting sacred places for future generations. Have questions or want to get involved locally? 📧 Reach out: mattea.goetz@sierraclub.org

    S1 Ep. 8 PART 1: Interview with Laura Jo West, former Coconino Forest Service Supervisor on managing the Peaks and working with Snowbowl

  8. 04/16/2025

    S1 Ep. 7 Janeen Phillips on the Connection Between the Peaks and the Celestial World and Why it Matters.

    Thinking about skiing at Snowbowl? Might want to think again. Listen to this series to learn more about why you may want to think twice before spending time there… This episode is part of a series focused on sharing more about the CRISIS that is Snowbowl Ski Resort (outside of Flagstaff, Arizona) and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable.  EPISODE 7: How is what's happening on the moon related to what's happening on the peaks? Check out our newest episode of “Land Defenders” with Janeen Phillips. Janeen is a young community organizer, among many other things, and we chat about Snowbowls' bigger picture in colonization, the disconnect between Traditional ecological knowledge and western science, and the relationship between what's going on on the peaks… and what's going on in the stars.  To learn more and stay connected, follow us on social media @Protectgrandcanyon and wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, consider sharing these episodes with others. Every episode and story shared is another step toward protecting these sacred places for generations to come. For questions or to get involved locally, don’t hesitate to email me at Mattea.goetz@sierraclub.org. Produced by: Mattea Goetz In Partnership with Beyond the Pines: A FLG Wellness Collective. You can find them @beyondFLG or www.beyondFLG.com And a most special thank you to our guest, Janeen Phillips Photo: Dawn Dyer

    S1 Ep. 7 Janeen Phillips on the Connection Between the Peaks and the Celestial World and Why it Matters.
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Stories from Land Defenders at the forefront of conservation in the Greater Grand Canyon Region.

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  • Channel
    Beyond the Pines.
  • Creator
    Beyond the Pines with Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Beyond the Pines with Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter
  • Show Website
    Land Defenders

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