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Families on Black Mesa who are resisting forced relocation, religious persecution, and/or the effects of mining activities are also asking for supporters to come and stay with them as caretakers and human rights observers. Fall is just around the corner and once again families, many elderly, will need wood chopped for the cold winter months. Wood runs and work crews are greatly appreciated. Consider joining up with the Beauty Way Tour for the Annual Black Mesa Thanksgiving Food and Supply Run / Benefit concert tour by the band Clan Dyken.

Even though BMIS has temporarily closed down the supporter program until October due to lack of resources, we are still doing what we can to assess families needs and to help supporters meet up with Black Mesa residents. Our truck which we use to transport supporters on the back country roads to families was in an accident and is in need of vehicular repair or we need a new vehicle. If you are interested in coming to Black Mesa to lend your support, please make arrangements with BMIS prior to your stay and we will do the best we can to accommodate your needs. With prior arrangements, families may be able to pick up supporters at a border town with the help of some gas money. BMIS requires that all direct, on-land support please read the Cultural Sensitivity Packet. Also see the Black Mesa Needs List

For current updates and for statements from residents of Black Mesa, visit the Black Mesa Support web site.

Black Mesa Indigenous Support (BMIS) is a group of individuals acting to support the sovereignty of the indigenous people affected by mining activities on Black Mesa, who face forced relocation, environmental devastation, and cultural extinction at the hands of multi-national corporations, and United States and tribal governments.