14th Annual Sheep is Life Celebration, June 14-19, 2010.

Land Grant Program Facilities and Rodeo Grounds, Diné College, Tsailé, AZ, Navajo Nation.

Diné be’ iiná (The Navajo Lifeway) presents the 14^th Annual Sheep is Life Celebration from June 14–19, 2010 at the Diné College Land Grant Program Facility in Tsailé, AZ, in the Navajo Nation.  The Celebration is organized by Navajo sheep herders and weavers to honor the central role of sheep and fiber arts in the spirituality, philosophy, and daily life of cultures throughout the world.  Everyone is invited to participate, bring tools, spindles, fibers, and creativity to share.

Sheep is Life activities include:

Workshops. Navajo Fiber Arts and Lifeways. Monday-Friday. One- to five-day classes.  Workshop and materials fees apply.  Classes and registration information will be posted on the web site by April.

Sheep to Loom. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Free hands-on activities and presentations for the whole family.

Sheep and Wool Shows.

Vendor and Food Booths.

Sales of sheep, wool, fiber, materials, and art.  Navajo-Churro sheep exchange.

Herd health, flock management, and shepherd training workshops.

Premiere of international traveling exhibit on Navajo Sheep Culture.

Logistics:

The Celebration takes place at the new Land Grant Program facilities, adjacent to the Rodeo Grounds on the Diné College Tsailé campus, located in the Navajo Nation on the northeast rim of Canyon de Chelly.  Tsailé is at the junction of Navajo Highways 64 and 12, approximately 30 miles northeast of Chinlé, the nearest town with hotels.

Camping and RV parking is available on-site, adjacent to sheep pens and the show arena, which have a water hydrant and electric lighting.

Hotel and motels are available in Canyon de Chelly, Chinle, and Window Rock.

For more information:

Diné be’ iiná, Inc., PO Box 683, Window Rock, AZ 86515

TahNibaa Naataanii, Project Director, 505.406.7428

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Sheep is Life is co-sponsored by the Diné College Land Grant Program and funded in partnership with the USDA Risk Management Agency.  DBI is a nonprofit, federally tax-exempt 501c3 corporation.