Update on Post 2026 Process: Reclamation Accepts Tribal Council Position: No Pro-Rata Cuts on CRIT Water
The Bureau of Reclamation told all 30 Tribal Nations in the Colorado River Basin on May 8th that they will no longer seek to allocate across-the-board shortages to all water users as previously proposed but instead will follow current law and respect senior tribal rights. This is a major victory for CRIT, Tribal rights advocates, […]
CRIT History: Charles Debrille Poston
During the mid-1800s, as the American Southwest was rapidly changing, Charles Debrille Poston emerged as one of the key figures helping shape the future of Arizona. A strong promoter of the region and its opportunities, Poston would later earn the nickname “Father of Arizona” for his efforts to establish Arizona as its own territory. Poston […]
Statement by Tribal Council on the Recent Press Reports of a Lower Basin Proposal for Management of the Colorado River
In early May , there were press reports regarding the Lower Basin states of Arizona, California, and Nevada releasing a proposal on how to manage shortages on the Colorado River system through the end of 2028. The proposal identifies how current and future shortages on the Colorado River system will be apportioned among the three […]
Film Review- Parker World Nation
The short subject of chronicling the history and reunion of a small band of CRIT members – mainly children from the four affiliated tribes – who came together under one teacher/singer in the mid-90s to produce an album that pays tributes and honors the spirit and beauty of our community. The album was called Songs […]