Land Defenders

Ep. 2 Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monument and Pinyon Plain Uranium Mine with Carletta Tilousi

May 21, 2026·57 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Join us for Episode 2 of our Monuments and Mines series as we speak with Carletta Tilousi of the Havasupai Tribe. Carletta has been instrumental in the defense of the region, as well as in the creation of Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni, Ancestral Foot Prints of the Grand Canyon National Monument. In this episode we explore the who, what, where, when, and why behind this monument, and explore the threats Pinyon Plain Uranium Mine, grandfathered into the monument, poses to the region, and how you can get involved. Check out Monumental Moment here: Monumental Moment Film | Learn, Advocate, ActSign the petition to protect Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon here Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us @protectgrandcanyon to stay connected. Every episode shared is a step toward protecting sacred places for future generations.Have questions or want to get involved locally? 📧 Reach out: mattea.goetz@sierraclub.orgAnd special thanks to our partners at Beyond the Pines and Home Sounds.

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