We are honored to of had Miss Navajo Nation speak in some of our classes regarding Red Ribbon Week and Anti-Bullying month today. Students gained valuable insight into the Navajo tradition with an emphasis on living a healthy drug free lifestyle. We hope it was a positive experience for you as well. Again, our sincere thanks for supporting this important week and month. We hope that we can call on you again in the future.
FYI:
The new Miss Navajo Nation crown was created and was designed with a pure mind and good intentions because Miss Navajo Nation meets dozens of people on a daily basis and represents the Navajo Nation. The new design was meant to signify the resiliency and strength of a Diné woman and female holy deities. At the top of the crown are points that are adorned with white shell stones that signify Yoołgai Asdzáá or White Shell Woman. Below the points of the crown are cut-out webs representative of Na’ashjé’ii Asdzáá (Spider Woman) that surround a turquoise stone. At the base of the crown, is hand-stamped work signifying the old-style of Navajo silversmithing designs.
This new design brings with it a new era and a generation born after the millennials that are emerging as the next big thing for the Nation. The new Miss Navajo Nation crown was produced by Matthew Charley of Vanderwagon, New Mexico.