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Sharing Stories Across the Watershed

  • Animas Valley Grange 7271 CR 203 Durango, CO 81301 (map)

This event is free and open to everyone interested in our Animas River communities. Held at the Animas Valley Grange at 7271 CR203.

Three Diné speakers will share their perspectives about the importance of the Animas-San Juan river system to Navajo health, farming, and cultural practices.  Dr. Karletta Chief (Univ of AZ) will speak about the collaborative research partnership to monitor the San Juan River.  Duane “Chili” Yazzie (President, Shiprock Chapter) will describe the importance of subsistence farming to Diné communities. Janene Yazzie (Tó Bei Nihi Dziil organizer) will discuss efforts to organize tribal youth and community members around issues of water sovereignty.

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Earlier Event: November 2
Bioclimate Mapping Workshop