Overview

This documentary explores the enduring resilience of Navajo Nation families who refuse to abandon their land. In 1974, the U.S. government enacted the Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act, leading to widespread displacement. The film highlights the people of Black Mesa, where a few Navajo families continue to stand their ground, preserving their heritage and fighting for their ancestral right to remain on their sacred land.

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What is "Nihikéyah" about?

This documentary explores the enduring resilience of Navajo Nation families who refuse to abandon their land. In 1974, the U.S. government enacted the Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act, leading to widespread displacement. The film highlights the people of Black Mesa, where a few Navajo families continue to stand their ground, preserving their heritage and fighting for their ancestral right to remain on their sacred land.

When was "Nihikéyah" released?

Nihikéyah was released in 2025.