Nááts'íilid Initiative

06/16/2026

06/06/2026

I had an incredible experience in Maine this week, where I was honored to present at the Oweesta 11th Annual Convening. As a panelist on the Building Native Nation session, sponsored by the Wells Fargo Foundation. I shared insights on the challenges faced by Native communities and invited investors to join Wells Fargo Foundation in supporting Native-led nonprofits. By working together, we can empower these organizations to drive positive change and uplift our communities.

A huge thank you to Oweesta Corporation and Wells Fargo Foundation for investing in our vision to create hybrid homes and financial services that celebrate Diné culture and traditions! 🙏🏽🏠 Axhé’hee

05/05/2026

❤️ Today and every day, we honor the memories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Men, Girls, Boys, Two Spirit and all Children of the Great Creator . 🌟 We stand in solidarity with their families and communities, advocating for justice and healing. 🌈 Let's raise awareness and promote change!

04/29/2026

It's been an exciting year collaborating with the our latest Nááts'íilid Initiative Sweat Equity family. Their story of resilience in the face of hardship and loss is a powerful reminder of the challenges many Diné families are facing. As the number of missing Diné relatives continues to grow, it's more important than ever to share stories like Tasheena's, brought to light by The Mellon Foundation. We're honored to be a part of this important work as a recipient of the Humanity In Place Award. Please read and share her story 🫶🏽


https://www.mellon.org/grant-story/the-house-that-grief-built?fbclid=IwdGRjcARfOZdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeay4HYWUTguS5oeaMyVemsJWfVi60RLl22NRwQTrZlmkEYBohY85GVn57Sis_aem_zwwuTMWDxmdx5aEb6jlWrw

A Nááts’íilid Initiative grant story from the Mellon Foundation.

07/14/2025

Thrilled and grateful that our project Walking with Dinétah is featured in the new Monument Lab book, Re:generation alongside the work of ten other brilliant cohorts! ✨

…and (!) that Destiny Folgheraiter dancing on the Baby Camel Trail in Chilchinbeto at our Trails Opening Celebration is the cover! Photo credit: Marissa Leshnov❤️‍🔥

WALKING WITH DINÉTAH is a community art and trail walking initiative dedicated to co-creating strategies for cultural resilience and healing through spatialized oral histories, memory work, mapmaking, and participatory art—in other words, through Hózhó náhásdlíí’, or “walking in beauty.” .kassie

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We are excited to reveal the cover for our upcoming book, “Monument Lab – Re:Generation” with coming in January 2026.

Beginning in 2022, we launched a nationwide field building initiative organized around a central question: Which stories belong in public? Edited by and Sue Mobley, Monument Lab –Re:Generation offers responses through creative and impactful local projects of reclamation that provide a deeper understanding of how monuments live and function in communities. 

The book presents case studies that travel across America, highlighting local commemorative campaigns dedicated to advancing public memory. Featuring articles and artwork from the country’s leading monument makers, with a foreword from New York Times bestselling author Clint Smith. 

“Monument Lab – Re:Generation” is now available for 📚pre-order at the link in bio.

07/14/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who joined our first financial literacy for homebuyers workshop! Thank you Mytegia Lee of Southwest Native Assets Coalition for leading such an engaging and in-depth workshop, sharing your knowledge and expertise, and empowering us towards financial sovereignty.

06/10/2025

We are thrilled to partner with Southwest Native Assets Coalition to offer a FREE community workshop on “Financial Literacy for Homebuyers”

When: Saturday, June 28th, 9am-3pm
Where: Kayenta, AZ (exact location shared with registration)

Lunch will be provided for all registered participants!

Spots are limited - register here: bit.ly/SWNACworkshop (also linked in bio)

See you there!

05/28/2025

Join us this afternoon for a Solar webinar, perfect for those interested in or in need of Solar solutions - register now via the provided link.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6R8em7H5QP-DujWttSQTaw #/registration

03/13/2025

We are looking for a structural and a civil engineer to work on our Sweat Equity Homes Project! Do you know one or are you one??

This is a paid opportunity (within a modest budget). We’d love to work with someone regional and Indigenous or Navajo but are open to anyone who would be a good fit and enjoy working with us! Interest and experience in wood construction, residential buildings, and natural building is also a huge plus. DM us, or email us at [email protected]. Ahéhee’!

02/10/2025

Sifting clay for our earthen plasters workshop last fall. 🤎

If you are interested in joining our team as a Community Programs Coordinator, check the link in our bio or naatsiilid.org/join-us for more info on the position and how to apply.