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Coming of Age Virtual Teaching Series: Zhízhch’į́į́d Baahane’ (Male Puberty Ceremony storytelling)
June 23, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free
Coming of Age Virtual Teaching Series
Hello relatives! Register today for the online virtual teaching series that will focus on teaching interwoven in the Navajo Kinaaldá (female) and Zhízhch’į́į́d (male) puberty ceremonies. We invite our Native community near and far to hear the cultural sharings from various Knowledge Keepers. This virtual series will take place over the Summer. See below for schedule:
- June 23 – 9:00AM – 10:00AM | Zhízhch’į́į́d Baahane’ (Male Puberty Ceremony storytelling) by Kevin Belin, Director of the Diné Bizaad Institute and Navajo Language teacher at Navajo Preparatory School
- June 24 – 9:00AM – 10:00AM | Traditional Male Attire: Bandolier Bag by Kevin Belin
- July 7 – 9:00AM – 10:00AM | Traditional Male Tools Overview: Bow & Arrow, War Club, Planting Stick, Weaving Tools by Kevin Belin
- July 8 – 9:00AM – 10:00AM | Wołką́ą́h dóó Kǫ’ (Fire-making and Fire) & Hooghan bahane’ dóó ázhdoolį́į́h (Navajo Traditional Home) teachings by Kevin Belin
- July 25 10AM-11:30AM | Understanding K’é (Kinship) & Ceremonial Protocol with Paul Long Sr., Diné Hataałii Association
- Aug 9 9:00AM – 10:00AM | Nihí Naalyéhé Bibaa Hane’ (Navajo Jewelry & Designs teachings) by Kevin Belin
Online Registration is now open: Click here to register! All times in AZ standard time.
Questions? Contact kortiz@@phxindcenter.org or 602-264-6768.