Letters

I write today with deep concern and unwavering purpose as a member of the Diné Nation, a traditional hataałii, and a steward of our sacred lifeways. A recent performance hosted by The Door Church and shared widely on social media portrayed Diné ceremonies as evil – casting our hataałii, chants, and sacred traditions in a narrative of darkness and demonic influence.

As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former President of the Chilchinbeto Chapter, I feel obligated to report misunderstanding and barriers that are blocking economic development in our Nation.

When construction projects are announced across Diné Bikéyah, they’re introduced with big promises: local jobs, community development, and hope for our people.

An action by the president of the Navajo Nation on or about April 9, 2025, bothers me so much that I must write this letter of concern. It was that day President Nygren (shitsóí) visited Trump (Mr. Yellowhair) in D.C. What took shitsóí to D.C. was one of the many executive orders signed by Mr. Yellowhair, Executive 14241