Yá'át'ééh
This coming spring we will be applying for an ANA language grant for our language nest, and we are in need of Diné Bizaad (Navajo language) data for the Albuquerque area for our application. If you are Diné and live in the Albuquerque area we would appreciate your support for our language revitalization and sustainability initiatives. Survey link is below.
Ahehee’ nitsaago!
Saad K'idilyé
At Saad K’idilyé Diné Language Nest we aim to provide traditional teachings & services to the urban Diné communities within and around Albuquerque, New Mexico.
We are a native nonprofit based out of Albuquerque, NM that works with prenatal and newborn familes to sustain our Diné language and culture.
We have events, classes, projects, and other programming coming up. Follow us on social media and keep up-to-date with our community engagements.
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Ya'at'eeh. We are looking to hire a FT fluent caretaker for our language nest. To inquire about the position contact Director Warlance Chee @ wchee@saadkidilye.org. Ahehee'.
Here’s a throwback to a couple of weeks ago to our Na’atł’o’ Baa Hane’ event. Our host, Berdina Yazzie, shared her knowledge and stories of the string game. She then separated attendees into two groups, and each group was presented with the task of making a larger-than-life replica string game using individuals and rope. Take a peek into our evening as attendees attempted to make objects using team building & communication skills.![]()
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Ahéhee’ to Asdzaa Honaghaahnii Baa Hozhoo for hosting a wonderful and fun event!
Meet 2024 Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellow Warlance Chee.![]()
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In August 2022, Warlance Chee (Diné) helped launch Saad K’idilyé (SK) ― the only Diné language nest on or off the Navajo Nation. SK works with prenatal, infant, and toddler families by fully immersing them in Diné language classes, cultural workshops, and community gardening/farming. ![]()
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The overall goal is to produce first-language speakers. Children attend the language nest from 8 am to 5 pm, four days a week. “But we are not a daycare,” insists Chee. SK is an immersive, language-acquisition environment, and parents are required to show their commitment to learning Diné bizaad by committing to 80 to 100 hours of language instruction per year.![]()
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Read more about Chee and this one-of-a-kind Diné language program: bit.ly/3Estl3e
Location
Saad K’idilyé Diné Language Nest is located at:
9315 Candelaria Rd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112
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Saad K’idilyé is a Diné non-profit organization. All donations go to support our language nest, family programs, cultural teachings, and initiatives.
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