Grounded in traditional knowledge and wisdom as well as respectful land-based practices and ceremonies, we proactively utilize modern tools and resources to help build individual and community capacity to restore health and balance for all people and our environment. |
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Tʼą́ą́tsoh Growth of Big Leaf Plants (May) NEWSLETTER |
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Akilah Martinez and Krystal Curley |
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Virtual World Society and Agog donated (4) MetaQuest Headsets to Indigenous Lifeways with the intent to increase access to VR Technology in McKinley County. We love to spread the wealth and were excited to deliver VR headsets to local libraries for our community to utilize. |
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Executive Director, Krystal Curley, delivers VR headset to Octivia Fellin Children's Library. |
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Zuni Library also receives a VR headset |
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Indigenous Representation in the Media |
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At Indigenous Lifeways, it is our priority to ensure indigenous representation in all media forms. We recently launched our indigenous representation campaign in celebration of Lilly Gladstone Oscar Nomination! We are honored to have influential indigenous actor, producers, screenwriters, hair and makeup artists support our project. Check out our Social Justice Multimedia Toolkit to learn more about Indigenous Representation and gain access to tools to tell your story. |
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Gallup Film ExpoSpecial thanks to Gallup McKinley County Schools Career Department and National Indian Youth Council for ensuring our attendance at the Gallup Film Expo! There were over 300 Gallup McKinley County High School students during the event. We hosted a Polaroid photo booth and showcased our Social Justice Multimedia Toolkit. |
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pssst... we are looking in Gallup for office space
with room to teach our student interns |
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New Mexico No False Solutions CoalitionWe cannot rely on market-based mechanisms or greenwashed "solutions" that continue to provide a crutch for fossil fuel. Our Indigenous Lifeways is a founding steering committee member of New Mexico No False Solutions Coalition. NFS Coalition is composed of 8 indigenous, youth and frontline organizations addressing the climate crisis in New Mexico. |
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The NFS coalition recently held their Annual Gathering at New Mexico Highlands University. We showcased a variety of training workshops to encourage nearly 70 participants to gain knowledge and teach others of the impacts of greenwashing propaganda our communities are facing in New Mexico. |
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Ring of Fire CohortIndigenous Environmental Network We are an inaugural member of this cohort. This monumental partnership allows space for international indigenous trainers/facilitators to assist communities on learning the impact of carbon pricing and commodification of the sacred. We had the honor to partake as facilitators during the No False Solutions Gathering held at New Mexico Highlands University. Read our blog post for more information. |
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| | Carbon Pricing Our goal is to assist our community to understand False solution terminology such as Net Zero, Carbon Neutral, and exposing “Green '' propaganda of the Fossil Fuel Industry. |
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| | Social Justice Media Project Let's harness the power of media as a force for advocacy and transformation, ensuring that our stories resonate and inspire action for generations to come. |
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| | Dine Cosmology We have approved and reviewed knowledge by our local trusted Traditional Practitioner that we are able to share with community members, families and schools. |
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| | Indigenous Reproductive Justice An in-depth discussion on the Historical, Political and Traditional education on reproductive justice and injustices that indigenous people have faced throughout colonization. |
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| | Literacy Spheres -Food -Financial -Cultural Intergenerational Trauma -Energy/Climate Change |
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Indigenous Women's Working Group |
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This group is dedicated to creating safe spaces for Indigenous women in our community, spaces that foster healing, problem-solving, and advocacy for policy changes. Our project was established as a response to the adversities faced by Indigenous communities. We have clear priorities and a strong sense of purpose: ● Preservation of Traditional Lifeways: We recognized that safeguarding and revitalizing our traditional lifeways is a key part of the solution. ● Reproductive and Gender Justice: We have been actively engaged in promoting these values through a series of initiatives. Learn more ● Practicing Traditional Ecological: We firmly believe that violence against Mother Earth is violence against our women. This commitment to protection of the sacred is integral to our purpose. |
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Women in Tech Award to Akilah Martinez |
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Akilah was recently awarded the 2024 New Mexico Women In Tech Emerging Leader Award, presented by the New Mexico Technology Council. She is the owner of Glittering World Girl, a multimedia company with expertise on incorporating Navajo language and culture revitalization in XR technology, video production and social media marketing. |
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Based in New Mexico, we serve all of Turtle Island. Our Purpose To restore the health and balance for all people and our environment by utilizing traditional knowledge and wisdom, respectful land-based practices, ceremonies and a deep understanding of the dynamics and peoples of our communities. Indigenous Lifeways is working to revitalize and preserve our native languages, traditions and cultures. |
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We are an Indigenous, woman led 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your contributions are tax deductible. EIN # 81-0688387 |
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