I am proud to be an asdzaan Diné (Navajo woman). This blog was founded on this thesis and the desire to continue to uplift the story and importance of the Kinaaldá ceremony. I began this project with the hope it would aid me in articulating the power of this ceremony but also provide a spaceContinue reading “Molded in the Image of Asdzaan Diné – Part Two”
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Molded in the Image of Asdzaan Diné – Part One
A little over a year ago, one of my best friends asked a question that would forever change my life. Sitting in the courtyard at work over coffee he shared with me how it was time to plan his daughter’s Kinaaldá, puberty ceremony. That news alone was exciting but as we talked about the plans,Continue reading “Molded in the Image of Asdzaan Diné – Part One”
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”
Grownup Navajo 