In 2016, two Diné children were kidnapped by a man driving a red van. They were taken into the desert but only one survived the ordeal. Though the kidnapper was caught, questions about the police response would lead to new legislation to protect children in Indian Country.

Music by Scott Buckley

Sources on the website basementfortproductions.com

History of the name Navajo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hddm8KLeZqc&t=188s

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