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.
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From Sheep to Loom
One of the features of Sheep is Life, local spin-off's and youth events are Sheep to Loom demonstrations that involve the audience in hands on learning.
Churro Sheep History
Between 12,000 and 10,000 years ago, there was an extinction of many large game animals that correlates with the immigration of humans into new areas.
Connect with Dine Be Iina
"Sheep is 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