As of May 23, 2025, I reached my 4th year with the NN Library. The number 4 is primary number in the Dinékéhjí and I feel writing something up might be interesting. Being the Community Library Manager has single-handedly been the most frustrating yet interesting thing I have been a part of. I remember someone …
Libraries come in different sizes whether they are big or small, from public to special libraries, they are suited for the benefit of all people! In the State of Arizona, many are located within the cities, rural areas, and even, in the heart of tribal communities too! Coming from a large tribal community that is …
The quote alone raises many alarms and if you are a speaker of the language, it raises the stakes of wanting to learn. In order to really get someone’s attention, we have to find ways to call for action, in this case, it’s a call that needs to shake the very core of those who …
Ya’at’eeh everyone! As you can you see, I have updated the WP theme to reflect something a little different. Variety is certainly the spice of life, ayye! Besides that, I am serving as the Acting Program Supervisor for the Office of Navajo Nation Library (follow them on facebook, instagram, and twitter!), the Main Library located …
Hello everyone! I hope you all are doing well during these extraordinary times, and I do hope you all are social distancing and sanitizing too! I know its been sometime but I have been updating my site here and there. You can also follow me on twitter or instagram and see some happenings in my …
Hello everyone, I know I’ve been severely lacking in updates, but if you follow me on twitter (@dvnpete), you’ll find that life has certainly kept me extremely busy. In May 2019, I finally finished my LIS degree, so officially, I’m a legit librarian or archivist. My focus always on tribal libraries and archives. I also …
Hello, everyone! So I have been extremely busy with my graduate programs (LIS & NAMA) here at the University of Arizona. Although, I am looking to update my website, so that I can include more work that I have done. So, bear with me as I’m trying balance my design life and my potential linguist life as …
In the past few years there has been I have about language vitality, especially when its discussed on larger mediums besides the circles that we have. I have noticed that #DinéBizaad does not seem to have a lot of praise or discussed in a positive manner. Especially considering in the past 2 years, the Navajo …
Hello, everyone! So I have been extremely busy with my graduate programs (LIS & NAMA) here at the University of Arizona. Although, I am looking to update my website, so that I can include more work that I have done. So, bear with me as I’m trying balance my design life and my potential linguist …
Ya’at’eeh ShiKé’i adoo ShiDiné’e (hello, my family, friends, and people)! Happy new year, although, I am a month and a half off from saying that! I just wanted to let everyone know I am hard at work through the Native American Languages and Linguistics program at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. I have …