A Nevada tribe is gearing up for a different kind of fight against the U.S. government as it tries to build more public support for protecting Native American sacred sites. The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony is among those concerned that more culturally significant areas will be in the path of a modern-day Gold Rush driven by mining claims and green energy projects. The tribe was unsuccessful in stopping a massive lithium mine at the site where more than two dozen Paiute and Shoshone were massacred in 1865. Now the goal is to build a coalition to protect other sites. The Biden administration earlier this month doubled down on promises to consult with tribes. But some tribal leaders say consultation does not guarantee their concerns will be addressed.
