Sihasin: Dine’ word- to think with hope and assurance. The process of making critical affirmative action of thinking, planning, learning, becoming experienced and confident to adapt.

Brother and sister Jeneda and Clayson Benally of Blackfire from the Navajo (Dine’) Nation in Northern Arizona have created their own unique brand of music with bass and drums with Sihasin. They grew up protesting the environmental degradation and inhumane acts of cultural genocide against their traditional way of life. Their music reflects hope for equality, healthy and respectful communities and social and environmental justice.

This special concert event will feature an opening act performance by artists participating in Hope and Trauma in a Poisoned Land, the new exhibition about the impact of uranium mining on Navajo lands and people. The opening act is a performance created by Flagstaff artist Frederica Hall. Following the performance, Sihasin will perform a full concert.

Doors open at 6:30pm, with Hope and Trauma in a Poisoned Land open for viewing. The show begins at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10/advance, and $12/day of show.

This event is part of Hope and Trauma in a Poisoned Land, the new exhibition that explores the impact of uranium mining on Navajo lands and people. The art exhibition will feature work by more than two dozen artists, including Navajo and Native artists. It will be open to the public August 15 – October 28, 2017.