Native tribes struggle to reclaim sacred sites

Author:

Helfrich, Joel, Metzger, Dwight, Nixon, Michael

Title:

Native tribes struggle to reclaim sacred sites

Periodical:

Pulse of the Twin Cities

Year:

2005

Pages:

n/a

Subject:

Sacred sites Mauna Kea antiquities Mount Graham International Observatory Kitt Peak National Observatory

Summary:

This document describes how the construction of telescopes on Mount Graham in Minnesota, Mauna Kea in Hawaii, and Kitt Peak in Arizona have caused conflicts between astronomers and the native peoples who regard these areas as sacred lands. These conflicts have resulted in constant litigation and protests which have clouded the future of all three observatory projects. It has also called attention to the moral and ethical issues that astronomers and their funders faced when planning the construction of these projects.

Label:

Mauna Kea - Commentary

Date:

June 1, 2005

Collection:

Periodicals