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“We have animals that migrate back and forth, and when you start affecting one animal, it’s going to change the entire ecological system,” says Tribal Chairman Edward Manuel.

“The plants that grow here rely on some of those animals, the animals rely on each other and we have to rely on all those in order to survive in our way of life.”

Tribal leadership of Tohono O’odham Nation in southern Arizona said they won't support a border wall project on their land. Part of their reservation extends into Mexico and covers 75 miles of the international border.

The tribe’s chairman and vice chair said the plan was always to try to work with whoever holds the office of the United States President. But, they added, it’s still too early to tell exactly how Donald Trump’s administration will impact the tribe.

Vice Chairman Verlon Jose explained tribal members have traversed their ancestral land since time immemorial, and a wall of any sort would not be supported by the community.

"Over my dead body will a wall be built," Jose said, describing some community members' sentiments. "I don’t wish to die but I do wish to work together with people so we can truly protect the homeland of this place they call the United States of America. Not only for our people but for the American people."

Jose said he invites president elect Trump to come down to the reservation to see why a physical wall, in his opinion, would not be a good idea for the tribe or the country.
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Responses to "Tohono O'odham Nation Tribal Leaders Say Wall With Mexico Will Not Be Built On Their Land"

  1. Anonymous says:

    You will be supported in your decision. Tell us what you need.

  2. Unknown says:

    If America continues to take in more people than the land can suffice what do you suppose will happen? It would be great not to have one,but in reality what other opition is there? Does your place have people from the south moving thru your zone?what do you do to discourage or encourage this? Do you feed and house them on your place???animals also need space lots of space.no one wants a wall there or anywhere...your suggestions would be greatly appreciated

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