Grijalva and Tribal Leaders Hold Press Conference to Call for Grand Canyon Protections

Washington, D.C. – House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. to call on the Obama Administration to act on his bill, the Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument Act. The bill would protect the Grand Canyon from new uranium mining and establish a national monument that reflects the long history and deep cultural roots of the region’s Native American tribes.

Event Details

WHAT: Press conference and Q&A on the Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument Act (breakfast will be provided)

WHEN: Tuesday, April 26, at 9:00 a.m. (ET)

WHERE: National Press Club, Zenger Room - 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20045

WHO: Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)

President Russell Begaye, Navajo Nation

Jackson Brossy, Director of Navajo Washington Office

Edmond Tilousi, Vice Chair Havasupai Tribe

Carletta Tilousi, Councilwoman Havasupai Tribe

Troy Honahnie Jr., Environmental Policy Advisor and Assistant to Chairman Honanie, Hopi Nation

Dawn Hubbs, Director, Department of Cultural Resources and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Hualapai Tribe

Dean B. Suagee, Attorney, Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP for Hualapai Tribe and enrolled Member of the Cherokee Nation

Press Contact

Media Contact: Diane Padilla

(202) 225-6065 or (202) 226-3522

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