The Alamo is a sacred indigenous (Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan) burial ground. It’s not just a pretty building in the middle of a city; it is a sacred site which the Texas Historical Commission has repeatedly disturbed. Even during this pandemic, the THC is trying to disturb four indigenous remains from the burial site. Tap Pilam people have been calling for them to stop, their entire tribal website is plastered with the issue, yet the THC doesn’t set up even a sign at the Alamo that acknowledges the sacred nature of the area or the issues of Tap Pilam people today.
Instead of saying “remember the Alamo” please say “remember the burial grounds.” This is a sacred site for Tap Pilam people.
The Texas Historical Commission is currently deciding whether to disturb the remains of four more Tap Pilam ancestors at the Alamo indigenous burial ground. Tap Pilam people have repeatedly asked them to leave their sacred burial site alone. And yes! The THC is doing this in the middle of a pandemic!!!
Please help these indigenous folks preserve something that is very sacred to them & their ancestors! All you have to do is email or call Esther Brickley, they have a script available on their website!
Though I’m guessing the feedback is reserved for US citizens, boosting this will still help a lot if you’re not from the US! The Public comment period ends today.
You know… today was both Indigenous People’s DayandNational Coming Out Day for the “U.S.” And despite following both indigenous blogs and queer blogs I hadn’t seen anyone make a post talking about queer indigenous folks. But I hope there were some.
And to all of the other queer natives of Turtle Island I want you to know that you existing is amazing. You’re here in spite of all efforts to the contrary. Its not been easy. Its been hard, complicated, sometimes even lonely and confusing. But we are here none the less, breathing and growing. We climb so that the people who come after can be just that much closer to the sun. ☀️
