Celebration Overview 2002
Sheep is Life will be held July 19-20, at Diné College, Tsailé, Arizona, Navajo Nation.
SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCEDSheep is Life honors the central role that sheep play in Navajo spirituality, philosophy, and daily life, and brings together people from many cultures who share these values. Diné College is located on Highway 64 at the north-east rim of Canyon de Chelly, at the foot of the Chuska Mountains. Events are free, and everyone is invited to attend.
Sheep is Life emphasizes the role of sheep and fiber arts in the evolution of
cultures. Discussions will take up issues relating to livestock and agriculture in the Southwest; technical assistance opportunities for sheep and wool producers; and the philosophy and spirituality of sheep cultures.
On-going Programs
Sheep is Life is an ongoing program providing services to:
1) increase recognition of the cultural importance of sheep, wool, land, and fiber arts
2) provide technical assistance to producers and artists
3) educate the public, regulatory agencies, and producers about the importance of preserving agro-pastoralism
4) promote economic development that is culturally relevant to rural and indigenous communities.
Travel Information
Time: The State of Arizona is on Mountain Standard Time. The Navajo Nation is on Mountain Daylight Time. All the times for Sheep is Life events are on MDT.
Weather: Diné College is located at 7,000 feet elevation at the foot of the Chuska Mountains. Sunscreen, a hat, and something to cover arms and legs are recommended during the day for protection from the sun and intense UV radiation (because of the altitude); bring jackets and sweaters for the cool nights.
Driving: There are a number of routes, so best to look at a map and select the one to suit your needs.
Either 1) take Interstate 17 to Flagstaff and go east on I-40;
or 2) take Highway 87 through Payson to Winslow.
At Winslow, either
1) go on I-40 east to Chambers and turn north on Highway 191, at Ganado, 191 and 264 join briefly, turn west for a couple of miles on 191/264 until you come to the junction where you turn north to Chinlé and continue on 191;
or 2) turn north on Highway 87, go through Hopi, and intersect 264 at Mishongovi, take 264 to the intersection with 191 and turn north to Chinlé
At the first major intersection, turn east onto Navajo Highway 7 and go through Chinlé towards Canyon de Chelly National Monument. At the monument, take the left fork onto Highway 64, go across the bridge over the wash, and you are about 24 miles from Tsailé.
Continue on Highway 64 and there will be signs for the Rainbow Inn and for Diné College. From Highway 64, turn south into the Diné College campus, go past the housing, cross the cattle guard at the stop sign.
Take a right to get to the Rainbow Inn and parking on the west side of the campus, or go left to park in front of the Museum and Cultural Center (the seven-story hogan structure with windows like abalone).
From Albuquerque, via I-40 and Gallup
Take I-40 west to Gallup; turn north onto 666 and about 7 miles later, turn west onto 264 going to Window Rock. At Window Rock, take Navajo Highway 12 north. After a mile or so, begin looking for road signs indicating the turn-off to Navajo. It is a "T" intersection with a traffic light and a gas station on the northeast corner. There is no sign indicating that one should turn here to be on Highway 12, but shortly after you make the turn, there is a sign indicating that you are on 12. (If you miss this turn, then you end up in Fort Defiance and have to ask for the little cut-off road to get back on Highway 12.) Take Highway 12 through Wheatfields (a store, lake, and campground are there), and continue on to the intersection with Highway 64. (DO NOT turn off Highway 12 onto the road indicated by the sign that says Rainbow Inn and Diné College, unless you like going through lots of potholes.) At the intersection, turn west onto Highway 64 and shortly after that is the entrance to Diné College. From Highway 64, turn south into the Diné College campus, go past the housing, cross the cattle guard at the stop sign. Take a right to get to the Rainbow Inn and parking on the west side of the campus, or go left to park in front of the Museum and Cultural Center (the seven-story hogan structure with windows like abalone).
From Farmington
Take Highway 64 west to Shiprock, then turn south on Highway 666. About eight miles past Newcomb, begin looking for the turn off to Highway 134. At Sheep Springs, turn west onto Highway 134, going towards Crystal. Highway 134 intersects Highway 12. Turn north onto Highway 12 and go through Wheatfields (a store, lake, and campground are there), and continue on to the intersection with Highway 64. (DO NOT turn off Highway 12 onto the road indicated by the sign that says Rainbow Inn and Diné College, unless you like going through lots of potholes.) At the intersection, turn west onto Highway 64 and shortly after that is the entrance to Diné College. From Highway 64, turn south into the Diné College campus, go past the housing, cross the cattle guard at the stop sign. Take a right to get to the Rainbow Inn and parking on the west side of the campus, or go left to park in front of the Museum and Cultural Center (the seven-story hogan structure with windows like abalone).
From Utah
From I-70, turn south on Highway 191 to Moab, Monticello and Blanding. At Bluff, 191 joins 163. Turn west for a couple of miles, then 191 goes south again to intersect and join 160 in Arizona. Turn west onto 160 for about a mile or two, then turn south again continuing on 191 to Round Rock, where you take Highway 12 south through Lukachukai and on to Tsailé and the intersection with Highway 64. At the intersection, turn west onto Highway 64 and shortly after that is the entrance to Diné College. From Highway 64, turn south into the Diné College campus, go past the housing, cross the cattle guard at the stop sign. Take a right to get to the Rainbow Inn and parking on the west side of the campus, or go left to park in front of the Museum and Cultural Center (the seven-story hogan structure with windows like abalone).
| For information and a daily schedule, contact:
Suzanne Jamison by email
or write to Alta Begay, Diné bí' íína'
PO Box 1183
Ganado, AZ 86505.
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