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Always trying to maintain that Hozhó (balanced beautiful harmony in one's life) and enjoying the journey along the way.

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Thankful for this group of friends that are so committed to sharing, loving and giving back to their community. I never feel native enough to part of this group or to join in on indigenous events, but they accept me just how I am.

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day 🤎 we’re still here surviving and thriving.

#indigenous #native #navajo #surviving #thriving

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Everyday is Indigenous Peoples’ Day🤎🪶

We had the amazing honor to host the 4th annual IPD PHX Fest Run and Walk with @cahokiaphx @ovah_hillcreations.official and @azcenterphx
It was such a beautiful experience of native pride and strength. I could not help but see how much we shine and bring so much joy to every space we fill. I know this is how our ancestors survived so much, because when we get together nothing stops the laughter, connection and shared love. It was so great to meet so many new runners and finally meet others in person. The running community is so special.
It’s was so great combine a group run with so many indigenous arts and crafts. As our runners picked up bibs and got ready to run we were surrounded by Apache crown dancers and Aztec dancers. It elevated our community movement to another level of indigenous resilience and power.
We had such an awesome event!! Thank you for supporting and participating!

Huge shout out to @tortoiseandharesquad and @altrarunning for supporting, providing and volunteering. We had the coolest bibs, shirts, medals, awards and (soon) photos with their help! Thank you @moccasinrunning for your yearly help! And @native_women_run for sharing our event. And the biggest thank you to my sole sisters and family. We can’t do this without them. Love you!!

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Native fashion show then dinner in our©️ShirleyRiggs jewelry🤩 Navajo pearls for me, Candy wearing 40 year old bone breastplate necklace and Syd wearing one of a kind Masaní silver. Love my Moms beautiful creations💕

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Such a perfect birthday dinner❤️ There is something so restorative and rejuvenating about getting together with family & friends to laugh and share. We laughed so much💕 I appreciate this more than you know!

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➕➕Indigenous Peoples’ Day Phx Fest➕➕
A free, community festival celebrating diverse Indigenous cultures in Downtown Phoenix! Featuring 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk, Local + Regional Indigenous Brands, Vendors, Food, Art, Performances & More!

📆 Oct. 12th | 10 AM - 9 PM
5PM Run & Walk
📍Arizona Center
455 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

🏃🏽‍♀️‍➡️5K Run & 1-mile Walk register on Eventbrite, link in bio
🎤 Indigenous Indie & Local Live Band Performances
🔥Cultural Performances throughout the day
🌀 Indigenous Market with 50+ vendors
🎨 Art demonstrations

In Collaboration:
@cahokiaphx
@azcenterphx
@native_women_run
@ovah_hillcreations.official
@euniquellc
@angel_ventures

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Beautiful wedding! Congrats to my niece Kyra and Kevin🎉 Such a wonderful time spent with my nieces. It was so exciting to meet our first grand baby! The cutest most chill guy ever. I haven’t held a baby in so long.
We had such a great time, my first mariachi band and edm concert🤩 Loved every moment!

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I’m so excited to start planning for this year’s Indigenous People’s Day run and walk. Save the date! Monday, October 12th at the Arizona Center.
Last year was an amazing time! The start and finish of the race was right down the corridor from the stage. That evening was filled with native music, food, art and laughter. It felt like the very definition of Indigenous joy. Moving together to honor all the tribes in Arizona was such a blessing and one that keeps giving because we showed up for our community and made it stronger.
This year I aim to keep creating this space for us to move together, connect and enjoy our vibrant culture. I hope to see there this year.

If you want to volunteer, donate or collaborate please reach out. Ipdphx.com

So thankful for my family & friends and the community partners that helped the run/walk last year!! @cahokiaphx @azcenterphx @lululemon @native_women_run @moccasinrunning @tortoiseandharesquad @guenergylabs
Thank you so much!!
📷Amazing photos by @photographybyroshan

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Sam was worried she was late and the group might have left for the run but we laughed our loud auntie laughs (even at 5am) and her daughter said, Nope they’re still here. 🤣
It was a beautiful morning with these beautiful women! Love catching up and sharing some miles. We highly recommend this great trail.
Levee Trail
Usery Mountain Park Mesa, AZ
2 mile out and back, 4.5 loop

Thanks @val_dart_ for leading the group this month. Next month @blacksheep_running will take us for a trail run, more info to come. Come join us for laughs and miles!

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You know when you have so much to say, but then you don’t want a long sappy caption, but can’t think of a good one-liner…. Thats this post.

The morning was wonderful 🤎

#nwr #nativewomenrun #trailrun #thankful

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Family time at the @phoenixmercury game! Such a good game. I thought we had it. It was fun to see Sophie and Kaitlyn.
Thanks @rezzycandy for getting the boys off the couch and watch their first WNBA game! It was a good one.

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The space weather prediction center of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a G1 class geomagnetic storm warning, which could cause the aurora borealis to be seen in the northernmost states in the US, like Idaho and Wyoming, on July 2nd and 3rd. As long as the sky conditions permit, it can be observed from as far as 621 miles away.
Well, on July 3rd the conditions totally permitted, and we as an entire family got to experience the aurora borealis together on Lake Powell, which is on the AZ/UT border. It was amazing! I never thought I would see this phenomenon in my own backyard.

I wonder what my Diné ancestors thought when they saw this. I’d love to hear that story.
My brother took this amazing shot of the lights and my new boat. 😍 Beautiful!

PC: @luc85gt
#northernlights #auroraborealis #lakepowell

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Love our annual family reunion!! We always have a great time with my favorite people at the best place on earth.

If you not exhausted, you didn’t do it right😂 The things we do for our kids.

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