Center for Diné Studies
Information
One of the unique Goals of Diné Studies Program is to promote and perpetuate Navajo Culture. The purpose of the Diné Studies program is to promote basic principles and information in the major areas of Diné Life. The program enables students to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Southwest Studies, American Indian Studies, Anthropology and related fields. This will enable the students to effectively integrate Navajo and Western ways in meeting tha challenges of contrmporary life.
The purpose of the Associate of Arts in Navajo Language is to prepare students to enter teacher certification programs and become (a) Navajo Language teacher or (b) well-prepared bilingual teachers. Student can also proceed to work in interpretation, translation, anthropology, linguistics and related fields.
For more information, please call (928) 724-6658.
Meet The Instructors
Tsaile
Wilson Aronilth Jr., Faculty
Honory Ph.D, Diné College
928.724.6657 e-mail me
Avery Denny, Faculty
Hataahlii, Diné Medicine Man's Association Inc.
928.724.6944 e-mail me
Matha Jackson, Faculty
M.A., University of Arizona
928.724.6656 e-mail me
Thomas Littleben Jr., Faculty
B.S., Northern Arizona University
928.724.6665 e-mail me
Gene Vecenti, Faculty
M.Ed, Northern Arizona University
928.724.6663 e-mail me
Shiprock
Martha Austin-Garrison, Faculty
M.Ed, Arizona State University
505.368.3650 e-mail me
Dr. Herbert Benally, Faculty
Ph.D, California Institute of Integral Studies
505.368.3651 e-mail me
Tony Goldtooth, Faculty
B.S., University of New Mexico
505.368.3652 e-mail me
Window Rock
Lorene Legah, Faculty
B.S., Northern Arizona University
928.871.2230 e-mail me
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Division Chair & Contact
Faculty Chair
Don Denetdeal, Faculty
B.S., Northern Arizona University
e-mail me
Contact
Annette Lang, Administrative Assistant
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Room 500B
Ned Hatathali Center (NHC)
Tsaile Campus
Call:
928.724.6658
Fax:
928.724.6638
Mail to:
Center for Diné Studies
1 Circle Dr.
Tsaile, AZ 86556