Asdzaa Biiyisii Wellness Fair

01/06/2023

Good morning everyone!! Come join IBP January 19 from 6pm-8pm. Their Guest speaker will be guiding you through how to make your own Navajo Skirt. This event is virtual. So you can type in the google meets link on your browser or just simply scan the QR code down below. If you have any questions contact Curestine at 435-678-0240 or email: curestineh@unhsinc.org.

08/26/2022

07/06/2022

"Are you a pregnant or new parent and feeling sad, worried, overwhelmed, or concerned that you aren’t good enough? You aren’t alone. You aren’t to blame. With help, you can feel better. Call or text, 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746) to connect with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline."

Pregnancy and a new baby can bring a range of emotions. In fact, many women feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious at different times during their pregnancy and even after the baby is born. For many women, these feelings go away on their own. But for some women, these emotions are more serious and may stay for months.

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline’s counselors provide real-time emotional support, encouragement, information, and referrals. Pregnant and postpartum individuals and families can get the help and resources they need, when they need it.

Are you a pregnant or new parent and feeling sad, worried, overwhelmed, or concerned that you aren’t good enough? You aren’t alone. You aren’t to blame. With help, you can feel better. Call or text, 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746) to connect with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

06/19/2022

06/18/2022

Setting up earlier this morning!

At the Monument Valley Welcome Center ⛅️

06/18/2022

Yá'át'ééh abíní!

Here are some recommendations that we have for our guests today:

•Booth Guests may start setting up at 9:00 AM MDT - the band Latigo will be performing starting at 9 AM MDT and Introductions/Opening Prayer starting at 10:45 AM MDT.

•Make sure to bring your own chairs and umbrellas.

•We will be following Navajo Nation Public Health orders - please take care and be respectful of others.

•We're anticipating partly cloudy weather for Today but there could be warmer temperatures, so please be prepared & stay hydrated. (There will be emergency responders onsite during the event, in any case.)

•There will be a food vendor onsite, but there are a couple of C-Stores only a few miles away from the Jct.

Have a great day! ☀️

06/16/2022

Guest Speaker - Shaandiin Parrish!

Shaandiin Parrish served as the first two-year Miss Navajo Nation under the Office of Miss Navajo Nation from 2019-2021. Shaandiin is from Kayenta, Arizona and is an alumna of Monument Valley High School. Shaandiin holds a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in Political Science and a master’s degree in Business Management from the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU.

In September 2021, after completing her tenure as Miss Navajo Nation, Shaandiin was reappointed to the Arizona State Treasurer’s Office. During her undergraduate studies, Shaandiin worked at the Arizona State Senate, the Navajo Nation Council, the Office of the Navajo Nation President and Vice President, and with several Arizona municipalities. Shaandiin also served the 22 tribal nations of Arizona as the 55th Miss Indian Arizona.

06/16/2022

Guest Speaker - Miss Navajo Nation 2021-2022, Niagara Rockbridge

Miss Navajo Nation 2021-2022 is Niagara Rockbridge. She is of the Towering House Clan, born for the Wild Banana Fruit Clan, her maternal grandmothers are of the Wandering People Clan, and her paternal grandparents are of the Near the Water Clan. Her first footsteps began in Tselani/Cottonwood where her maternal grandmother and mother are from however, she has also come to call Pinon her home as well as this is where her paternal grandmother and father are from. She is 22 years old. Has 4 siblings, 3 older brothers and 1 younger brother. This is how she identifies herself as a young Dine lady.

She has attained her Associates in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Dine College May of 2021. She has previously served as the Chair of the Navajo Nation Youth Advisory Council representing the Central Agency for 4 years.

As Miss Navajo Nation, Ms. Rockbridge hopes to promote the preservation of our Dine ways of life, language, culture and traditions. By utilizing this concept and teaching of family unity, she believes the Navajo Nation can begin to harmonize our home, communities and Navajo Nation.

Office of Miss Navajo Nation

06/16/2022

Guest Speaker - Ahsaki Chachere!

A trailblazer in her own right, Ahsaki is the Founder/CEO of Ah-Shi Beauty, the first Native American owned and operated luxury skincare and cosmetics brand in the United States.

Even as a proud dine (Navajo) tribal member and African American woman, Ahsaki has odds against her as she faces social and economic challenges as a dark-skinned Native American. These obstacles gave her the fuel she needed to build Ah-Shi Beauty. Where she showcases that Native Americans/Indigenous people are diverse and that they are not the pervasive image the media continues to perpetuate.

In Navajo, Ah-Shi means: "This is me. This is mine." Ah-Shi Beauty - This is my Beauty! Where her customers set their own beauty standards. She makes it her responsibility that when her customers look in the mirror, they see themselves, feel empowered and continue to love the skin they are in.

As the face of the brand, she is pushing the narrative to show the world that indigenous African descendants are here, and their beauty will be recognized and respected. Ah-Shi Beauty brings the much-needed positive change to the beauty industry. Ahsaki was awarded, Native Business Owner of the Year (2021), Naat’aanii Leadership Award by Dine Pride (2020). She is a pivotal part of the movement that is resetting and reshaping beauty standards, where the beauty industry can now include a tribal member at the table.

06/16/2022

Live Music Performance by Talibah Begay!

06/15/2022

During the development and planning stages of this event, Kristy & Racquel pondered over many different options for a name or title.

Finally, after several long weeks! A title was determined.

"Asdzaa Biiyisii" (though, admittedly, is not grammatically correct by Dine bizaad standards) encapsulated the vision and goals that Kristy & Racquel wanted to convey to their communities.

Biiyisii is an ideal that we each can aspire to throughout each of our wellness journeys. It is also meant to keep us grounded as we strive to find balance within our lives and among our communities.

06/15/2022

Live Music Performance by Radmilla Cody!

Radmilla Cody is a GRAMMY Nominee, multiple Native American Music Awards Nominee, international performer, a former Miss Navajo Nation, co-founder of the Shimá Storytelling Literacy Program and the founder of the “Strong Spirit: Life is Beautiful not Abusive” campaign which brings awareness to teen dating violence.

As a survivor of gender-based violence, Radmilla uses her personal experiences to advocate nationally and internationally for the importance of understanding and identifying unhealthy relationships and recognizing healthy relationships by incorporating the message of self-respect, self worth, cultural pride & identity.
As a mother in resistance, Radmilla also cofounded a radical space called K’é Infoshop based in Window Rock, AZ
where direct work and action is prioritized to educate, organize and strengthen k’é/ kinship with all oppressed relatives.
Her music and advocacy work has been a form of resistance against multiple colonial forces such as patriarchy, anti-blackness and anti-indigeneity.
Radmilla has her B.S. in Public Relations with a minor in Sociology.

Image Credit: John Running Photography