January 18, 2007

To Whom It Concerns:

We are appealing to all religious organizations to hep the Hopi people. The federal government acting through the Office of Surface Mining has violated the rights of the Hopi people to practice their religion without undue interference. Please read the letter to OSM from two elders: Jerry Honawa and Valjean Joshevama, Jr.

www.BlackMesaTrust.org - email for more information to Vernon Maseyesva, kuuyi@aol.com

Vernon Masayesva
Executive Director
Black Mesa Trust