All articles tagged with #sacred sites
Indigenous leaders along the U.S.–Mexico border say rapid border-wall construction—made faster by DHS waivers—desecrates sacred sites such as Kuuchamaa Mountain and the Las Playas Intaglio geoglyph, prompting threats of legal action; CBP maintains efforts to minimize impact while continuing hundreds of miles of wall and surveillance projects.
The responsibility and ownership for the Kirtland Temple, historic buildings in Nauvoo, and various manuscripts and artifacts have officially transferred from Community of Christ to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The historic transfer underscores the commitment to preserving religious and cultural heritage and fostering opportunities for growth and service to the world. The Kirtland Temple and historic buildings in Nauvoo will reopen for public tours at no charge, and both organizations express their dedication to preserving these sacred places, documents, and artifacts for future generations.