There are more than 500 abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation, and many Northern Arizona University students live with the legacy of health impacts on their communities. Meanwhile new uranium mines are being proposed and developed, including Canyon Mine, which is preparing to open just a few miles from Grand Canyon National Park.
This is a student-organized 4 day symposium with lectures, films, and discussions. Dinner will be served each night.
Speakers include NAU PhD Tommy Rock, Havasupai Tribal Council Member Carletta Tilousi, Taylor McKinnon of the Center for Biological Diversity, Dr. David Kreamer of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and Mansel Nelson of the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals. Speakers are still being added; check back here for final schedule!
*Events are free and pre registration is not required.
Tuesday 11/12 and Wednesday 11/13 event will be in the International Pavilion, room 104/106, 5pm to 7:30pm
Thursday 11/14 and Friday 11/15 event will be in the DuBois Center room Aspen C, 5pm to 7:30pm
Thank you to Ed Moss for the photo!
Schedule:
Tuesday 11/12
5:00pm – introduction & land acknowledgement
5:15pm – Environmental Specialist and Navajo Nation Member, Dr. Tommy Rock, discusses environmental injustice and community health
6:30pm – ITEP’s Mansel Nelson demonstrates how uranium migrates throughout the hydrological system
7:00pm – open forum and dinner
Wednesday 11/13
5:00pm – introduction & land acknowledgement
5:15pm – “Too Precious Too Mine”, a film by Justin Clifton
5:30pm – Taylor Mckinnon from Center of Biological Diversity, discusses the conservation and environmental issues surrounding Canyon Mine
6:30pm – TBD
7:00pm – open forum and dinner
Thursday 11/14
5:00pm – introduction & land acknowledgement
5:15pm – “Half Life: The Story of America’s Last Uranium Mill” a film by Justin Clifton
5:30 pm – Havasupai Council Member, Carletta Tilousi, explains the Havasupai fight against Canyon Mine
6:30pm – Klee Benally of Clean Up the Mines and HaulNo! discusses clean up issues, accountability, and community based action to end nuclear colonialism
7:00pm – open forum and dinner
Friday 11/15
5:00pm – introduction & land acknowledgement
5:15pm – Hydrologist and UNLV Professor, Dr. David Kreamer, discusses geology and risk to the Grand Canyon region
6:30 pm – open forum and dinner
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