Uranium Mining   

   In the Navajo culture, uranium mines were a part of everyday life. Men and women worked in or near the mines daily. Children played in close proximity to the mines, sometimes at the mouths of the caves.  Unfortunately, the U.S. government did not disclose any of the health risks. Miners who worked in and around the uranium developed several types of cancer which led to early deaths. While working, the miners inadvertently spread uranium deposits throughout their land. Two examples occurred as the workers whose shoes carried deposits walked from work to their home, and again when uranium spilled or splashed out of trucks as it was being transported. Uranium could also be found in various water sources. Needless to say, many people were affected by this harmful substance.

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