Tó Nizhóní Ání

06/06/2026

The application for preliminary permits is Nature and People First’s latest proposal for energy development on tribal land. The federal government denied a similar proposal by the company in 2024.

06/05/2026

Flagstaff Wool & Fiber Festival
June 6-7, 2026
See you there!

06/05/2026

As we begin June, we'd like to reflect on May in our e-newsletter! 🪴 Check it out to learn about the various events and actions we've participated in and subscribe to stay connected.

Email from Tó Nizhóní Ání The Latest News from Tó Nizhóní Ání May 2026 T'áátsoh "Big Leaves" Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email   About Us Tó Nizhóní Ání, which translates as "Sacred

06/04/2026

Statement of Tó Nizhóní Ání and Diné C.A.R.E. on FERC Acceptance of Preliminary Permit Application for Chilchinbeto Pumped Storage Project on Black Mesa
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Groups representing a wide cross-section of Diné who live both on Black Mesa and across the Navajo Nation are renewing their opposition to a new application submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking permission to explore development of a massive pumped hydro storage project near Kayenta, AZ.
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The proposed Chilchinbeto Pumped Storage project would construct two reservoirs, containing 10,000 acre-feet each of water, one on the rim of Black Mesa and the other 1,500 feet below in the valley. The water to fill the reservoirs would come from either the aquifer deep beneath Black Mesa or possibly the San Juan River, according to the application submitted by the company Nature and People First. After the initial 10,000 acre-feet to fill the reservoirs, the project would require withdrawing another 2,500 acre-feet every year to keep them full – nearly 10 times the estimated annual water use of the town of Kayenta.
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Read the full statement here: https://tonizhoniani.org/statement-of-to-nizhoni-ani-and-dine-care-on-ferc-acceptance-of-preliminary-permit-application-for-chilchinbeto-pumped-storage-project-on-black-mesa/
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📸 Photo courtesy of Eco Flight, a nonprofit that provides overflights to educate and advocate for the environment.

06/04/2026

Join us this Saturday at the 2026 Flag Wool and Fiber Festival for our Wool Log in Watershed Restoration Demo starting at 1 PM MST (2 PM Navajo Time).

Wool Logs in Watershed Restoration Demo
👤 Instructor: Andrew Atencia, Tó Nizhóní Ání
​📆 Saturday, June 6, 2026
🕰️ 1 PM - 2 PM MST
⛺ Demo Tent - Fort Tuthill Fairgrounds
📍 Flagstaff, AZ

06/04/2026

As requested by the community, we are moving forward with the air quality monitoring workshop, Dziłíjiin Community Dust Monitoring near Peabody Coal. This will be conducted alongside faculty and research staff with the University of Arizona’s Indigenous Resiliency Center and the Superfund Research Center.

This workshop was previously scheduled in May, it will now take place on Saturday, June 20th at the Herb and Rose Yazzie Residence, beginning at 10:00 AM (MDT).

See you there!!

06/04/2026

Street trees can create critical relief in extreme desert heat. 🌳☀️

DRI research through the is helping communities better understand how trees cool neighborhoods, improve quality of life, and contribute to climate resilience.

See how science is supporting healthier communities and learn how to get involved at the link in the comments. ⬇️

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

This evening at 5 PM AZ Time (6 PM Navajo Time)

Doodá Mining is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Doodá Mining - Community Meeting
Time: Jun 3, 2026 05:00 PM Arizona
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