The Diné's central philosophy is to maintain harmony and balance between ourselves and mother nature.
Illegal dumping has been an issue within our communities with no local landfill or waste management program in place. Trash burning has been the collective practice. The nearest landfill is off-reservation and south of the Ute Mountain Ute -White Mesa, Utah tribal land.
Contrariety - respecting Mother Earth and holding the land in high regard for what it provides the five-fingered human.
Disenfranchising - our elders and ancestors' prayers for health, beauty, prosperity, and protection.
Repressive Dominance - our fundamental laws are no longer adhered to. These laws were put in place to remind us of respect, balance and harmony, and the acknowledgment of all life forms.
Addressing the current water adjudication happening for Utah Navajos regarding the San Juan River. The Diné families that were removed during the historical traumatic "Long Walk" ended the historical use of the river for traditional gardening and cooking methods. We are committed to:
request for Public Hearings
request for translation into the Diné Language
provide education to the community
C 4 Ever Green has been working with Protect Our Winters to provide solar for Navajo families in need and veterans. Current installments have happened in the Navajo Mountain, Oljato, and Red Mesa communities.
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We are committed to protecting Indigenous plants from extinction or the endangerment of extinction.
Illegal dumping and burning of trash includes hazardous material and liquids such as oil, refrigerant, and freon. This hazardous waste seeps into the land, the plants, and the atmosphere. This contributes to the endangerment of indigenous plants we use for food, ceremony, and range management.
"Nihima Nahadzaan hozho nahododleel"
The Diné culture is matrilineal. An absence of this balance of roles and responsibilities has been tilted in favor of one gender. The Diné women have always been involved in decision-making alongside the men. Each element has a dual representation of genders. One does not work without the other. Our stories tell of a time when the genders separated and nothing positive was acquired. To this day, it is part of our teachings. Our clanship and lineage is carried on through our women. Let us honor the importance of our women.
C 4 Ever Green is committed to protecting our lands from continued contamination by illegal dumping, burning, and hazardous waste.
Humans and animals alike are dependent on what the land provides. We must protect the land from these negative practices. Join us in the fight against contamination and demand our tribal and State leadership to clean up these contaminated sites.
Indigenous communities are consistently affected by colonial policies and practices; systematic racism, discrimination, and inter-generational trauma.
We provide healing through traditional methods and conversations and understanding our place in the universe. We are committed to providing a safe space to voice our concerns.