Sean Grasso’s latest film documenting the development of lithium mining in the McDermitt Caldera and its impact on the surrounding communities will be shown July 3rd on the McDermitt Reservation and July 4th in the town of McDermitt. Free to the public. Community discussions will follow each screening. Visit The Caldera Film website for more info about Sean’s film.
We are pleased to announce that Amnesty International has released a new report standing with Indigenous people across Nevada. The report highlights the destructive nature of lithium mining and the lack of free prior and informed consent from Indigenous communities.
Click the image below to read the full report.
People of Red Mountain and the Protect McDermitt Caldera Coalition will host a community gathering in McDermitt, Nevada on May 12th. All are welcome!
The film, People of Red Mountain: Life Over Lithium, will be screened at the Wild and Scenic film festival in Reno, NV this Friday (see flyer for details). We will be there for a short discussion following the screening. Please join us in solidarity!
People of Red Mountain and the Protect McDermitt Caldera Coalition are heading to Chiloquin, Oregon on October 27th for a community gathering! Learn about the impact of mining in the region and share your knowledge.
Thank you to Babiha Bakshi for putting together this info-graphic highlighting many of our concerns about lithium mining in the McDermitt Caldera.
People of Red Mountain extend a big thank you to everyone that made time to join us for the 5th Annual commemoration of Peehee Mu’huh massacres. We enjoyed a beautiful evening on Friday and a great discussion followed by an incredible feast on Saturday! Here are some photo highlights…
We will be hosting the 5th Annual commemoration of Peehee Mu’huh massacres September 12th and 13th at Nipple Rock. We honor the ancestors, the land, ourselves, and future generations with our presence, our prayer, and our song. Join us! All are welcome!
Please join us at the Fort McDermitt Tribal Administration building on Monday June 9th. People of Red Mountain, along with our coalition members, will be hosting a continued discussion about lithium mining projects in the McDermitt Caldera. Come to learn, come to share your knowledge, come for free food!
Would you like to express yourself to the Bureau of Land Management regarding further lithium exploration in the McDermitt Caldera? Public comment workshops will be held in and around McDermitt on Wednesday April 16th and Thursday April 17th. Join us to learn more about what’s happening and how you can make your voice heard! If you are ready to comment now click here.
