Five Native tribes are coming together to protect a California cultural landscape

The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe, the Cahuilla Band of Indians, the Chemehuevi ...
Los Angeles Times

Mojave Desert tribes aim to turn a sacred mountain into a national monument

SEARCHLIGHT, Nev. — The remote mountain from which Mojave Desert tribes believe the universe unfolds rises above a corner of southwestern Nevada defined by Joshua trees, outcroppings, and ...
The Desert Sun

A historic partnership for water security in desert communities

For many sovereign tribal nations who call the desert home, water insecurity is a reality that shapes everyday life. For too long, the needs of tribal communities across the country have been ...
The Desert Sun

Torres Martinez tribe warns of possible ICE stops, urges members to carry papers

Amid reports that some tribal members across the country have been questioned about their citizenship by ICE, one desert tribe issued an alert to members. The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians ...