August 12, 2009

Diné Language Fall 2009 Classes!

Hurry and register today! Classes start August 22nd.


Children’s Diné Language Classes

Mesa Public School, Saguaro Room #209 (2nd Floor): Starts: August 24th, 2009

Monday nights: 6:00 to 7:00pm – Instructor Freddie Johnson

Learn about Diné language from a traditional perspective using the Diné way of teachings. Open to all ages, families welcomed. This will be a Beginning Navajo class, classes will involve activities, games, and storytelling. FREE!


Diné Culture Classes

Phoenix Indian Center, Starts August 26th, 2009

Every Wednesday night 6:00-7:30pm - Instructor; Freddie Johnson

Learn about self identity using the Diné Clan Philosophy through Diné Oral Traditions. Lots of Storytelling through videos and literature. Great for all ages. FREE!


Beginning Navajo II

Phoenix Indian Center, Starts August 22nd, 2009

Every Saturday 9:00am – 11:00am – Instructor Jolyana Bitsuie

This is a continuing class of Beginning Navajo I from the Summer session. New students are welcomed to join. Materials fee - $25.00


NEW CLASS!! Introduction to Navajo Weaving

Phoenix Indian Center, Starts August 22nd, 2009

Every Saturday, 11:30am to 1:30pm: Instructor; Jolyana Bitsuie

Learn how to weave by setting up your own loom. Stories will be shared about the importance of weaving and how it plays a role in Diné society. Students are required to pay a materials fee of $35.00, there will be additional tools that the student will be responsible for acquiring such as the weaving comb, the batten and a loom. LIMITED TO THE FIRST 15 STUDENTS WHO PAY THEIR MATERIALS FEE.


Classes are not for credit.

Non Navajos wishing to take these classes may do so for a fee of $150. Classes are free to Navajo families in the greater Maricopa County. Non-Navajo inlaws to Diné families are welcomed.


LOCATION OF CLASSES:

MESA PUBLIC SCHOOL, Student Services Building, Saguaro Room #209 (2nd Floor), 1025 N. Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85021

PHOENIX INDIAN CENTER, GED Classroom, 2nd floor, 4520 N. Central Ave., Suite 250, Phoenix, AZ 85012


All classes will teach the proper Diné Introduction.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT; FREDDIE JOHNSON AT (602) 264-6768 EXT.2305 Fax (602 )274-7486

Email fjohnson@phxindcenter.org website: www.phxindcenter.org


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