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Notes from the front lines of conservation on the Colorado Plateau.

Tim Peterson

03/19/24

From White Mesa to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

White Mesa Ute community leaders testify in Washington D.C. about how Utah's White Mesa uranium mill, near Bears Ears, affects their lives.

Black Mesa, Navajo Nation. Raymond Chee

02/21/24

DC Dispatch, Water, Energy, Native America

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Feds Deny Dam Permits on Tribal Lands

A new federal policy requiring tribal consent for dams on tribal lands is a historic victory for tribal sovereignty across the United States.

Blake McCord

02/16/24

Native America, Uranium, Grand Canyon

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USGS to Include Havasupai Perspectives in Studying Grand Canyon Uranium Mining Risks

A new report looks at the risks uranium mining in the Grand Canyon region poses to Havasupai people.

The site of the proposed Black Mesa East Dam, Navajo Nation. ECOFLIGHT

01/16/24

DC Dispatch, Water, Energy, Native America

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Dam Projects on Native Lands Signal Need for Reform

Currently, developers don't have to get permission from tribes when applying for dam permits on tribal lands.

Blake McCord

01/9/24

Uranium, Grand Canyon, Native America

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Uranium Mine Starts up in New Grand Canyon Monument

Canyon Mine, aka Pinyon Plain Mine, is extracting uranium near the Grand Canyon for the first time in its nearly 40-year history.

Wade Adakai

01/2/24

Change Labs, Native America

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Forging a Way Forward

A Navajo entrepreneur sharpens his skills to bring quality products to the Navajo Nation.

Tom Yazzie jewelry. Photo by Raymond Chee

12/12/23

Grand Canyon, Native America

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Grand Canyon Native Artists Holiday Gift Guide, Part 3

Six Native artists to add to your shopping list this holiday season.

Elvira Nowlin, Turquoise Mafia. Photo by Raymond Chee

11/28/23

Grand Canyon, Native America

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Grand Canyon Native Artists Holiday Gift Guide, Part 2

Seven Native artists to add to your shopping list this holiday season.

Raymond Chee

11/14/23

Grand Canyon, Native America

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Grand Canyon Native Artists Holiday Gift Guide, Part 1

Support Native American artists and artisans this holiday season.

Tim Peterson

10/17/23

Uranium, Native America, Energy

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Tribal Leaders Speak out at White Mesa Spiritual Walk

"We want to have healthy lives. We want to have access to clean water," says Chairman Manuel Heart.

Notes from the front lines of conservation on the Colorado Plateau.

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