The Doctrine of Christian Domination, the Apache People, and Oak Flat0

• doctrine of discovery, federal Indian law, History, Legal, News, Politics, Religion
• April 7, 2021

By Steven Newcomb (Shawnee/Lenape) The Apache Stronghold case, regarding the Apache Sacred Site (Chi’ Chil Bildagoteel) called “Oak Flat,” is now before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case has created global publicity, and a number of Christian church groups have filed amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) briefs. Those briefs support the Apache