Yá'át'ééh  -- Welcome

Diné be' iiná, Inc. is a grassroots, nonprofit organization founded in 1991.  Diné be’ iiná’s mission is to restore the balance between Navajo culture, life, and land.  

While serving all sheep producers, DBI is particularly dedicated to conserving the traditional Navajo-Churro sheep breed as well as to educating the community and the public about the importance of Navajo Sheep Culture and spirituality.  

DBI’s Goals are to restore status to sheep herding, wool processing, and fiber arts, and to promote the education that is necessary for their pursuit in the modern world.  

DBI’s Activities provide leadership, economic development, and support for traditional lifeways of Navajo shepherds and fiber artists.

Take a moment to browse our site, see our photos and listen to our story.  Learn how you may become involved.  Contact Us

"Sheep in every essence an important part of our culture and traditions. It is important to celebrate our sheep traditions and our lifeways. Our Sheep Is Life Celebration re-centers us in the cosmos of our universe; it is our blessingway ceremony for our continuance here on earth, and for the next generations to come."   

Roy Kady, former President of DBI

Be sure to mark your calendar for our annual Sheep Is Life celebration June 2009.  See sidebar for more details.

Sharing and learning are at the heart of our programs and events. Bring your fiber art projects to work on. hare your experience as shepherd. Discover how much you can contribute!

We love to hear from you. Please click here to contact us or use our feedback form to send comments.

We appreciate your donations to help us provide valuable services and sponsor Sheep Is Life.  Please contact us for details.