Impacts to Diné activities with the San Juan River after the Gold King Mine Spill.
Yoshira Ornelas Van HorneKarletta ChiefPerry H CharleyMae-Gilene BegayNathan LothropMelanie L BellRobert A CanalesNicolette I Teufel-ShonePaloma I BeamerPublished in: Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology (2021)
The significant reduction in activities following the GKMS may lead to long-term trauma, impacting the ability of the Diné to pass down teachings to their children affecting future generations to come. The 43 distinct activities between the Diné and the San Juan River highlight the importance for scientists and disaster responders to consider cultural and spiritual impacts when responding to environmental disasters and conducting risk assessments among Indigenous communities.