As the impact of uranium mining continues to unfold, the Diné struggle to remain in contact with the land they have always inhabited. Audio recordings were done in participants’ homes, discussing the feelings and history surrounding mining. Transcripts of the interviews are made available through the website. Recording was done in cooperation with Navajo Nation Historic Preservation Society.

The photographic section of the website portrays the uranium industry’s environmental legacy alongside the stark natural beauty of the region. Captions provide specific information about clean-up efforts and introduce the participating interviewees. To coordinate an exhibition of the images please write:

info@turbinesongs.net

This project was made possible through funding provided by Arizona Commission on the Arts and a Brooklyn Art Council DCA Regrant. Special thanks to Melville House for the project’s exhibition in Brooklyn, NY.

© Dominic Miller

click here to listen to interviews on the history of mining

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