Projects Dibé Nit'saa Spin Off Value-Added Product Development
Spin Offs are informal groups of sheep herders and fiber enthusiasts who meet monthly to share knowledge about sheep herding, fiber arts, and the latest news. Hands-on learning of new techniques and reinforcing traditional methods are the focus of each community Spin Off.
Everyone is invited to attend, learn, and share. Regular meetings are held at members' homes and ranches. For current meeting schedules, contact TahNibaa Naataanii at 505.406.7428.
Besides spinning and weaving, participants experiment with different techniques to create products from wearable art to ornaments to felted saddle pads. The groups have found innovative ways for creating artistic, durable products using large quantities of low-quality wool which would otherwise be worth about five cents per pound. Risk Management training and technical assistance for the Spin Off participants will help them derive a better income from their work with wool.
The Dibé Nit'saa Spin Off focus on innovation will :
- Develop prototypes of marketable products that can become the foundation for value-added businesses and marketing participate in peer-to-peer mentoring and knowledge sharing with family and community members
- Utilize the RMA partnership to assess prototypes for technical needs, manufacturing time, resource requirements, and production costs
Ganado WARP communities
T'iis Nazbas communities
Meets the 3rd Sunday of the month on the odd-numbered months.
Contact: Roy Kady, Teec Nos Pos Chapter
Tsailé and Lukachukai communities
New group is forming. Contact Lucita Luckton.
