To' Nizhoni Ani
Kykotsmovi, AZ,
USA
To' Nizhoni Ani (TNA) means "Beautiful Water Speaks" in the Diné language of the Navajo people. The organization is dedicated to protecting and preserving a water aquifer threatened by coal mining in the Black Mesa region of Arizona. TNA works entirely at the grassroots level, disseminating information and making public presentations in the Diné language. This helps the primarily Diné-speaking residents of Black Mesa understand English written policies, lease agreements, data, and other information needed to make vital decisions that affect Diné communities.