The latest information and updates having to do with Diné Bikéyah.
Yá’át’ééh shí éí Willson Atene, Tóchiinii Nishłí, Tachiinii Báshishchiin, Ashiihí Dah Shí Cheii, Tł’ízí Łání Dah Shí Nálí. Tséł Báhídi shighan, t’áádóó Halgaitódéé éí nááshá. Greetings my name is Willson Atene, I am Bitterwater, born for the Red Running Into Water People, my maternal grandparents are the Salt People and my Paternal Grandparents are the […]
Planting Seeds With Greasewood and Siblings Read More »
Launching the “Seeds and Sheep” program is an act of food justice to show the Earth and universe that we are shifting back to cultural solutions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, climate crisis, and oppression on our food systems.
“Seeds and Sheep” program in response to COVID Read More »
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2020Contact – Alastair Lee Bitsóí: (917) 202-8308 SAN JUAN COUNTY, UTAH – As the spread of the coronavirus continues to impact Indigenous communities and disrupt the global supply chain, a “Seeds and Sheep” program launched by Utah Diné Bikéyah’s Traditional Foods Program will help offset this need by empowering Ute
Seeds of Hope during the COVID-19 Pandemic Read More »
For Immediate Release: February 18, 2020
Contact – Alastair Lee Bitsóí: (917) 202-8308
SALT LAKE CITY – Just west of the City of Blanding, Diné (Navajo) children and elderly have no access to running water or electricity in their homes, and are forced to haul water sometimes spending about $150 per month from outside sources.
Westwater Needs Water Read More »
I write to ask you to accede to the entreaties of many Native Peoples—your neighbors and constituents in Utah—that you do the following: 1) oppose any movement toward passage of House Joint Resolution 10; and, 2) vote “No” on enactment of House Joint Resolution 10. HJR 10 endorses promotion of invidious discrimination against Native Peoples
OPEN LETTER OPPOSING HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 10 Read More »
For Immediate Release: February 6, 2020
Contact – Alastair Lee Bitsóí: (917) 202-8308
BEARS EARS NATIONAL MONUMENT – The Bureau of Land Management’s Final Monument Management Plan (MMP) and Record of Decision (ROD) for the two smaller units of Bears Ears National Monument – Shash Jaa’ and Indian Creek – has been released today, and Utah Diné Bikéyah says that the plan is insufficient and continues to ignore the Indigenous Peoples who continue to advocate for its protection.
Bears Ears Plan Ignores Indigenous Voices Read More »
The Utah Division of Indian Affairs requests information that will help Utah tribes understand and engage in
any upcoming County Planning efforts and/or creation of congressional legislation in San Juan County. It is
our understanding that the Washington County plan and associated Lands Bill has raised interest throughout
the state in pursuing county land-use planning efforts.
