Native American Church of Á Shįįh Bii’ Tó -Salt Lake

09/08/2026

🪶❤️ A special thank you to the Echoing Spirit Dancers and all of the young dancers who came out and shared their gifts with us at this year’s Youth Conference.

These young people are truly talented, and it was beautiful to see them express who they are as Indigenous youth through movement, culture, joy, and community. Every step they took carried good energy and helped bring a positive spirit to the grounds as we prepared for the prayers and ceremonies that followed.

Our Youth Conference has always been about more than one weekend. Our prayers and intentions extend to youth and families who may be struggling, those in hospitals and healthcare systems, youth in foster care, unsheltered youth and families, and our missing and murdered Indigenous women, youth, people, and relatives. We pray for healing, protection, strength, and encouragement for all those who need it.

To the Rhonda Duvall and Echoing Spirit Dancers, thank you for contributing and dancing with such joy and good hearts and for helping us uplift our youth and community. We appreciate you for returning and sharing your beautiful gifts with us once again. ❤️🪶🙏🏽

09/08/2026

🌲❤️ Thank You to all- 16th Annual NAC of Ashiihbiito Youth Conference ❤️🌲

Another beautiful Youth Conference is in the books! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who helped make our 16th Annual Youth Conference possible.

Thank you to all of our youth, students, parents, caretakers, families, elders, and community members who joined us in the mountains. Seeing the smiles, hearing the laughter and cheers, and watching our youth learn, dance, pray, sing, and simply enjoy being together is one of the greatest rewards for all of us. ❤️

🙏🏽 We extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who led and supported our traditional ceremonies, offered prayers and songs, cooked, made frybread, presented, volunteered, donated, transported supplies, helped with the tipi, registered families, served meals, set up, and stayed to clean up.

One of the most amazing things to see was how many people simply took the initiative, saw where help was needed, and jumped right in. No task was too big or too small. That kind of generosity, teamwork, and community spirit is what made this gathering so special, and we are truly thankful. ❤️

🪶 Special appreciation to our presenters and cultural contributors, including Alexis Blackmountain for the medicine pouch activity, Tamera John with Native Generations for sharing education and information, and Rhonda Duvall and the Echoing Spirit youth dancers for sharing culture and dance with our youth and families. We appreciate SLCC student Lewneil Hascon for sharing her vision of the youth conference and created the design for our new banner we will continue to use and the tshirt design.

🇺🇸 Thank you to Arnold Lano and everyone who participated in the Posting of the Colors, including Deseray Taylor, a JROTC student, for her help and representation during this meaningful part of our Sunday gathering.

🙏🏽 We also extend our appreciation to DÍne Native American Church of New Mexico Incorporated Lake Valley & White Rock, New Mexico and their officers Anthony Henry, President, and Stephanie Shorty, Secretary, for being part of and supporting our gathering.

❤️ We are deeply grateful to the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake, RiverStyx Foundation, Natsu Health/Warrior Spirit, Restoring Ancestral Winds, CLWraps, U.S. Forest Service, our exhibitors, private donors, cooks, Tristan Blackmountian, volunteers, ceremony leaders Buzzy Covers Up and Daniel Jones with their support, and all of our community supporters.

🐻🌲 Thank you to the U.S. Forest Service for working with us to gather safely in the mountains and for bringing Smokey Bear to spend time with our youth and share the importance of caring for the land.

We also want to recognize and thank the Ashiihbiito Board of Directors and officers for the planning, coordination, time, prayers, and work that happens before, during, and after the conference to keep this gathering going year after year.

🌲 Sixteen years of gathering for our youth is something we could never do alone. It takes community. Thank you to everyone who showed up to pray, sing, teach, cook, donate, volunteer, encourage, laugh, visit, and simply spend good time with our youth and families.

May the prayers, songs, teachings, laughter, friendships, renewed kinship, and good memories from this weekend continue to carry our youth and families forward in a good way.

❤️🙏🏽 Ahéhee’ to each and every one of you. Until next year same time! 🌲 The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake NATSU Healthcare

09/06/2026

*If attending ceremonies and main gate is closed you can open it but be sure to close behind … or if you’re camping or helping

09/04/2026

It’s almost time for our 16th Annual Youth Conference!

This time of year is always exciting, not only for our youth, but for the parents, caretakers, families, and everyone who continues to support and encourage them.

It’s a time to come together outside the busyness of city life, where our youth, students, families, and community can reconnect with the natural elements around us, to learn, grow, build community, pray, sing songs, laugh, and spend good time together. Most importantly, we want to uplift our young people and remind them that they are valued, supported, and surrounded by community.

Let’s make our 16th Annual Youth Conference a fun, meaningful, and safe gathering for everyone!

We can still use donations and helping hands. If you would like to contribute, we welcome water, soda, and other drinks, breakfast pastries, side dishes you would like to share, youth prizes and giveaway items, or simply your time as a volunteer. (If you do bring items please contact us number on the flyer)

Please remember to bring your chairs, canopies, and a warm coat for the evening. Mountain weather can change, so come prepared.

Families are welcome to camp through Monday morning, so there is no need to rush. Enjoy the mountains, relax, visit with one another, and make some good memories together.

Thank You to everyone who has donated, volunteered, prayed, shared, and helped us continue this gathering for 16 years. Let’s celebrate our youth! ❤️🌲🪶

08/30/2026

UPDATED FLYER AND MORE INFO
🌲❤️ 16th Annual NAC of Ashiihbiito Youth Conference ❤️🌲
📅 September 5–6, 2026, time approx 10 A.M (plan travel time early)
📍 Jordan Pines Campground – Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake City, Utah

It’s almost time! Let’s come together once again as a community to support, encourage, pray for, and celebrate our youth. This weekend is about surrounding our young people with good intentions, cultural teachings, songs, prayers, education, activities, food, laughter, and community. ❤️

A few updates & ways you can help:

🌄 Friday, Sept. 4: Camping is available at Lodgepole Campground for those arriving early.

🥞 Saturday, Sept. 5: We will meet at Lodgepole Campground (in Jordan Pines) for a continental breakfast before beginning conference activities at Ponderosa Grove Campground (in Jordan Pines as well). Volunteers and helping hands are appreciated on Saturday morning to help us set up!

🙏🏽Ceremony: Indigenous relatives, if you are interested in setting up/hosting a traditional ceremony, please reach out to the number listed on the flyer so we can coordinate.

🍲 Meals: We are looking for cooks and anyone interested in helping prepare or host Saturday evening dinner and our Sunday feast. Food, side dishes, snacks, bottled water, and other meal donations are greatly appreciated.
-SUNDAY- COMMUNITY FEAST/LUNCH 9/6/2026 at 11:00 AM. (If preparing or providing any food items, please have them ready at 10:30 am.)

🎒 Donations: School supplies, youth prizes, opportunity drawing items, monetary donations, food, and other contributions are welcome. Donations can be brought to the campground or dropped off at our West Jordan site at 6694 S. 2700 W., West Jordan, Utah.

🏕️ Complimentary Camping at Ponderosa Grove Campground is available through Monday, Sept. 7, with checkout at 11:00 AM, so families do not need to rush out on Sunday. You're welcome to camp another night. (Use of designated fire rings only)

Please bring chairs and canopies, and come prepared for changing mountain weather, including a warm coat or jacket. We apologize in advance, but due to the watershed, pets are not allowed. No wading or swimming in water or streams.

🙌🏽 We appreciate helping hands! Whether you can volunteer, cook, set up, clean up, donate, bring a side dish, host a ceremony, or simply come spend time supporting our youth, it all makes a difference. Any active-duty military personnel and veterans are warmly invited to participate in the Posting of the Colors on Sunday morning.

Please park in designated areas and leave the areas closer to the campsite for the elderly, those with accessibility needs, and team members unloading supplies. Especially for emergency access.
📞 For information or to help: 801-793-8131

Come camp, connect, help where you can, and most importantly, come celebrate our youth!🌲❤️

Thank you to everyone and our sponsors who continue to make this gathering possible year after year.

08/11/2026

📚 16th Annual NAC of Ashiihbiito(Salt Lake) Youth Conference ✏️
Salt Lake City, Utah
September 5–6, 2026

It’s that time again! 💛 Let’s come together as a community to celebrate, encourage, and uplift our youth.

Each year, we try to create a space where they can come together with their family and community, surrounded by presenters with knowledge, language and cultural preservation, prayers, songs, teachings, good intentions, laughter, and support to help carry them forward.

This gathering is made possible by community, and support at any capacity is greatly appreciated! We are currently welcoming:

✨ Monetary donations
🎒 School supplies & youth items
🎁 Prizes & opportunity drawing items
🥪 Food, snacks & bottled water
🙌 Volunteers and helping hands
And any other donations or support for our youth and conference

Every contribution, big or small, helps us create another meaningful weekend for our youth and families.

Come out and celebrate our youth once again! Let’s continue to surround them with encouragement, community, prayer, and good intentions as they move forward on their journeys.

For more information, to volunteer, or to donate, please email [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our youth, families, and community. 🙏🏽💛

08/11/2026

Planning meeting for next years 2027 NACNA convention if your in Tuba City, AZ.

06/21/2026

Safe travels and thank you to NAC of Ashiihbiito Vice President Lorenzo Begay and Board of Director Thomasena Yanito for representing our chapter as delegates at the 77th Annual Native American Church of North America Convention in Oneida, Wisconsin.

We also extend our appreciation to the host chapter, the Oneida Nation, for their hospitality, hard work, and welcoming spirit in bringing relatives together from across Indian Country.

We are grateful for your service and commitment to our way of life. We look forward to seeing relatives again next year at the 78th Annual NACNA Convention in Tuba City, Arizona. Safe travels home and blessings to all. 🤍🪶🙏

06/02/2026

05/29/2026

This Sunday, May 31st at 12pm‼️ Please join us, for updates & to share your ideas. For more information email us at [email protected]
Don't forget its potluck style, see you all there! Ahéheeʼ!