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“It’s important to note that while the factory may not be on our federal trust property, we still have land and territory that may be affected [by it] and especially citizens,” said Warren Queton, District 7 representative for the Kiowa Tribe.

The nickel refinery sits near culturally significant sites like the Wichita Mountains and the historic Deyo Mission Road Baptist Church in an already industry inundated area. Good Year Rubber and Tire is there, as well as Republic Paper and a plastics factory.

It’s been a year of navigating the complexities of this story, losing my job as a full time radio reporter and battling imposter syndrome. But I stayed committed to telling stories that matter. 🧵

This story took me to Southwest Oklahoma, where I connected with Indigenous leaders of Honor the Earth and Westwin Resistance, attended KCA and city council meetings, and waited alongside Comanche elders for answers from there leaders on why this development was happening. 🧵

The first picture perhaps one of the last love poems she wrote to the world right before she died. Titled Fall in Love, it was commissioned by a friend in Omaha NE and printed by linoleum cut. Signed by Nikki herself.

Omg look at these photos! Thank you!