Accused

Following their arrest while demonstrating against the local uranium mine, a band of Navajo friends devise a scheme to permanently close the operation. Their plan aims to halt the mine’s activities in their community once and for all, and ensure it never reopens.

Naataanii's Story is a programme presented as an episode, centred on a contemporary issue affecting a specific community. The title signals that the narrative follows the experiences of its characters, offering a snapshot of their collective struggle. As an episode‑length piece, it delivers a concise yet focused look at the events that unfold. The storyline follows a group of Navajo friends who find themselves in police custody after taking part in a protest against a nearby uranium mine. Their demonstration, aimed at highlighting the environmental and health concerns tied to the operation, leads to their arrest, underscoring the tension between the community’s activism and local authorities. The incident serves as the catalyst for the next phase of their actions. In response to their detention, the friends devise a strategy intended to bring about the permanent closure of the uranium mine. Their plan reflects a determined effort to protect their land and wellbeing, moving beyond mere protest to a concerted attempt at lasting change. The episode tracks how this initiative develops, showing the characters’ resolve to shut the mine down for good.