Source: Indian Country
http://www.indiancountry.com/?1077632955
On February 24, 2004 Indian Country reported that "Hopi, Navajo, Yavapai Apache and Havasupai medicine men and cultural leaders united with college students and activists, issuing an appeal and a warning to halt plans to desecrate sacred San Francisco Peaks... San Francisco Peaks is dwelling place of the Gaan, Mountain Spirit people of Yavapai Apache, one of the Navajo’s Four Sacred Mountains and a place of prayer and offerings for more than 13 American Indian tribes. Like the eagles soaring above the peaks, these mountains are close to the Creator, medicine men said. Arizona Indian tribes urged the city to keep the mountain peaks sacred and undefiled, for its water nourishes the medicine herbs and trees, sustains the eagles and ensures the cycles of life. Bill Jordan of the Diné Medicinemen’s Association said the association voted unanimously to oppose Arizona Snow Bowl’s expansion on Doko’oo’sliiid (San Francisco Peaks)."