Ghąąjį’ bee nínáánááhai (It is the new year again with the mid-season)! To mark the spirit of the season in the Diné (Navajo) calendar Grownup Navajo is hosting an inaugural event in appreciation of this time of year, TONIGHT, October 27, 2016. We are holding a gathering to appreciate the Diné New Year and theContinue reading “Appreciating the Diné New Year & Seasons Change”
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Yá’at’eeh Ya’iishjááshchilí!
A near holiday in my world is the Summer Solstice. Approaching quickly, June 21, it’s the half way point of the calendar year – the longest day – full of the most sunshine. I find this day a perennial reminder of the need to stay connected to the natural world, a feat in the city. AContinue reading “Yá’at’eeh Ya’iishjááshchilí!”
To Shízhe’e’ With Love
Even after thirty years, I still fall in love with shízhe’e’ (my dad). He is a person who has inspired my vision and encouraged me consistently not to be content with mediocrity. As his Dad taught us to fight – for love and our people – my dad taught me to be brave. Whether itContinue reading “To Shízhe’e’ With Love”
I Come from Strong Women: A Tribute
“It is through my mother I entered this world.” Everything I have come to understand and even question about my role as a young asdzaan Diné was first nurtured by my mother. She and the women in my life have continuously taught me the lessons I need to know and most important have shown meContinue reading “I Come from Strong Women: A Tribute”
Friendsgiving
Giving thanks has long been a part of my life. As Navajo people we are taught to rise early in the morning and giving an offering as a way to thank the Holy People for the day ahead of us. What I love about this practice is as a people we continuously live in theContinue reading “Friendsgiving”
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