Our Language & Culture Program is seeking Navajo Language Instructors and Instructional Coaches to contract with for upcoming Navajo Language Classes. Come teach our urban Diné community!

• Navajo Language Instructor(s): Will be responsible for teaching Navajo language classes and coordinating with the Language and Culture team in planning and implementation. They will assist in participant recruiting and registration, interface and support students and family in all areas of project. Other duties include tracking and submitting attendance, data collection and facilitation for reporting.
• Instructional Coaches: Will assist the teacher in all facets of daily classroom management and maintain a proper environment for learning in-person at the site. They will assist in setting up materials and equipment including computers and other electronic devices for student use including assisting the teacher in maintaining student progress, attendance records, and any reporting needed for project.

To apply: Send a resume and letter of interest to Carol Oritz:  cortiz@phxindcenter.org

For questions: Call 602-264-6768 or contact Elicia Goodsolider: egoodsoldier@phxindcenter.org

We are excited for our upcoming Thriving Cities Celebration Days! Join us for a series of events focused on engaging Native community members in voter outreach, community organizing and civic leadership! Check out our line-up:

Tues: 09.19 – National Voter Registration Day: Stop by four locations to register for county and Navajo Nation elections. Click for locations. 

Wed: 09.20 – Community Organizer Spotlight: Student UNITY Western Representative Jalen Harvey (Diné) and Kyrene Yazzie (Diné) with the Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona. Click to register. 

Thurs: 09.21 – Spotlight Speaker: Councilmember Doreen Garlid (Diné), the first Native American woman elected to the Tempe City Council. Click to register. 

For more information call 602-264-6768 or visit PhxIndCenter.org/Civic-Engagement

Join us on Saturday, July 29 for the Miss Navajo Council, Inc. Cultural Workshop Day! The Phoenix Indian Center and the MNCI will cohost a day of workshops focusing on Diné language, culture and traditions. Former Miss Navajo Nation title holders will serve as the facilitators for the panels and sessions. This free event is open to the community; women, men, youth, and elders are encouraged to attend! To register, click here. For questions call 602-264-6768.