What was the point of tribal leaders representing 300,000 Native...

What was the point of tribal leaders representing 300,000 Native Americans in Arizona alone, passing a resolution to oppose drilling at Big Sandy? And yes, the Navajo leaders still oppose it, and hiring their token off-the-reservation coal miners just makes AZL look patronizing.

But I understand the constant need to belittle the Hualapai religion, suggesting they pray to some "God" who is an old guy with a long white beard, somewhere up there above the clouds. The Middle Eastern mythology didn't find its way to the Native American population, so they have their own beliefs. At least allow them that, just because some in your circle prefer to worship the Almighty Dollar.