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43%
43%
43 percent of the Navajo (Diné) population are living below the poverty line, twice the rate for all of Arizona.
(1) Navajo Nation Economic Development
42%
42%
In 2016, unemployment was 42 percent and the median household income was $24,945 compared to $56,516 in the U.S.
(2) Arizona DHS
33%
33%
33 percent of Navajos are diabetic or pre-diabetic compared to 24 percent of all American Indian/Alaskan Native populations.
(3) Gordon, A and V. Oddo
75%
75%
75% of 45,000 acres developed for surface-irrigated farms are idle due to flooding, sedimentation, etc.
(4) Navajo Nation DWR
Our solution is to strengthen our food, water, and economic systems
Our solution is to strengthen our food, water, and economic systems
Our workshops center includes traditional and contemporary growing methods, food safety, food preservation and preparation, improving the quality of your sheep, agricultural business practices, and so much more.
TLE is working in the southwestern section of the Navajo Nation to develop, promote and engage in small organic market farm development. Partners include Indian Dispute Resolution Services, Dine College Land Grant Office, and Spirit Farms.
Tolani Lake Enterprises Inc. in conjunction with Dine’ Hózhó & Cooperative Catalysis of New Mexico is in the process of forming a Navajo owned co-operative non-profit for the benefit of Navajo agricultural, ranching, and craft producers.
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Our Sihasin Garden Warriors & Leaders work with local youth and community members at senior centers, backyard gardens, school gardens to build up healthy soil, drip irrigation, plant/weed identification, bug/pest control, etc.
Visit the Sihasin Garden, our 3-acre demonstration site that demonstrates methods to improve your soil, growing in a hoop-house and raised beds, season extender methods, seed starting, and drip irrigation.
Our partnerships with local and regional grassroots organizations build on a unified commitment to food sovereignty, protecting our water, land stewardship, our youth and elders, and sustaining our traditional values and language.
By joining our volunteer corps, you can be a part of positive change in our communities, learn valuable skills, experience what it takes to impact your friends and family in meaningful ways, and do something you are passionate about.
1. Navajo Nation Economic Development, http://navajobusiness.com/fastFacts/Overview.htm 2. Arizona Department of Health Services, Statistical Profile 2016 3. Gordon, A and V. Oddo. Addressing Child Hunger and Obesity in Indian Country: Report to Congress, 2012. Mathematica Policy Research 4. Navajo Nation Division of Water Resources, 1983: Watershed Development, Irrigation Rehabilitation and Conservation Needs in the Navajo Nation: Preliminary Report; Navajo Nation Departments of Water Resources and Agriculture, 2004 : Irrigation Rehabilitation (White paper); and Little Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District and Dine INC, 2014: Assessment of Navajo Farmer and Rancher Needs in 33 Chapters of the Navajo Nation
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