“Protect and preserve for the next seven generations!”
Protect Oljéé Shímásaní. Stop taking human remains to the moon. No moon memorial! Stop drilling the moon for water and minerals that are keeping her alive! No Nuclear Plant on the moon! No Lunar Express!
Statement on Recent Solar Flares
Western Science
Solar flares are eruptions from sunspots from the sun’s surface that emit intense bursts of electromagnetic radiation. Western Science refers to this as a solar temper tantrum. The definition of a temper tantrum ranges from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, and breath-holding spells often common in children. Viewing the lights as majestic and an opportunity that only appears so often. Warnings of electricity, electronics, and satellites being knocked out by solar flares power impact businesses, schools, homes, etc.
Indigenous Knowledge
The sun is male, and the moon is female. They are both considered holy and highly respected as powerful deities. Indigenous tribes would not dare to even speak of the powerful deities in such disrespect, calling it “temper tantrums.” We see through the holistic and spiritual approach of warning signs for the sun to emit such intense energy and display unusual colors in the sky. Indigenous people see this as a warning of something ahead in the future. We are grateful for these messages, and we always offer corn pollen at noon to the sun to help the sun finish its journey respectfully.
We need to respect the SUN, MOON, and the Earth!
Respectfully,
Janeen Phillips, Executive Director
Meet the Team
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Janeen Phillips (Diné) Navajo Nation Tribe
FOUNDER-OWNER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Celeste Tracy
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / BOARD SECRETARY
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Norman Brown (Diné) Navajo Nation Tribe, Actor, AIM
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
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Cora Maxx(Diné) Navajo Nation Tribe, Navajo Nation Human Rights Comissioner / BPASP & MSW
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Anne Hamlin, NAU, STEM Curriculum Specialist
CO-FOUNDER/ PART-OWNER / BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Zachariah George (Diné) Navajo Nation Tribe, Mr. Navajo
BOARD OF DIRECTORS / PUBLIC RELATIONS
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Nicholas Wilson (Diné) Navajo Nation Tribe, Indigenous Diné Researcher & U of A Doctoral Student
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Dr. Moses P. Milazzo, NASA'S First Cheif Scientist for Planetary Data Ecosystem, Principal Research Scientist
SPECIAL ADVISOR
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Aradhana J. Roberts, Biodiversity Associate - Environmental Incentives, LLC
SPECIAL ADVISOR
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Adeene Denton, Postdoctoral Researcher, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (U of A)
SPECIAL ADVISOR
Navajo Tea Time with Kelsey Lee
Interview with Janeen Phillips and Anne Hamlin in Flagstaff, AZ
Darrell R. Marks
An Indigenous Diné/Navajo and the Native American Academic Advisor for Flagstaff High School advocates for the rights and works to meet unmet needs of the Navajo and Hopi tribal communities.
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The earth, moon, sun, and stars belong to no one. We belong to them. Therefore, we do not have the right to disrupt their natural spiritual boundary; we should respect it.
We are guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values.
Mission:
To educate and fill the knowledge gap between the Western Sciences and Traditional Knowledge.
To increase awareness of Indigenous knowledge that protects the balance and HOZHÓ (beauty/harmony) utilizing the Indigenous Science paradigm.
To strengthen the collaboration of youth professionals and respected elder leaders, advocating/protecting Mother Earth, Father Sky, and Grandmother Moon.
To share knowledge and expertise with other organizations
To become an institutionalized home for Níhookaa Diyin Diné Protectors to keep advocating and working on future projects.
Vision & Values:
The Vision of the Níhookaa Diyin Diné Protectors Organization is to establish itself as the premier knowledge center for bridging the knowledge gap between Western Sciences and traditional knowledge. Fighting among each other is not the answer; history tells us it has never been the answer. Recognizing, considering, and including Indigenous knowledge is critical to restoring the balance of HOZHÓ (Beauty/ harmony) on our Mother Earth, Father Sun, and Grandmother Moon. Ancient Indigenous Science Paradigms have always been the guidance of Revitalization, Restoration, and Protection of LIFE.
Fundamental values direct our decisions and define our character and approach. Moon-Focused: We maintain Grandmother Moon as the focus of strategic investment. We are humble, respectful, effective, and efficient Níhookaa Diyin Diné Protectors. We promote honesty, integrity, and openness in all we do, encourage peaceful approaches, and foster an environment of understanding, consultation, and collaboration using Indigenous Knowledge.
Níhookaa Diyin Diné Protectors Organization (NDDPO) Initiatives
●Advocating for NASA tribal liaison for Native Nations
●Advocating for a NASA advisory committee for Indigenous considerations.
●Advocating that there is no scientific value in sending human remains to the moon, it's a celebratory action that could be celebrated in another way.
●Advocating for citing White House Memorandum for Heads of Office of Federal Departments and Agencies
●Advocate change of word choices around the framing. For instance, framing arguments from a perspective of Indigenous knowledge rather than religion or religious comparisons.
●Establishing a leadership youth camp that braids Indigenous Knowledge and Western science towards protecting our celestial family/environment
Doodá (No)! Nuclear plant on the moon!
If something were to go wrong
Without the moon to help stabilize the planet, the fluctuation could be much more significant. Experts estimate that without the moon, the Earth's tilt could increase as high as 45°. That means the planet would spin on its side like Uranus, which would significantly impact life on Earth.
-National Center for Families Learning (2024)
We do not test our grandmother moon, father sun, and Mother Earth. The discipline and consequences will be far too great, and human beings will not win.
Níhookaa Diyin Diné Protectors Organization (NDDPO) advocates with NASA, Navajo Nation Human Rights Commissioners, the Diné Hatałii Association, and The Center for STEM Teaching and Learning at Northern Arizona University.
Ready to take the next step?
Ready to take the next step? Volunteer your time or donate money to help with the cause. It takes all of us.
“Earth’s moon is the brightest and largest object in our sky. The moon makes Earth a more livable planet by moderating our home planet’s wobble on its axis, leading to a relatively stable climate. It also causes tides, creating a rhythm that has guided humans for thousands of years.
-NASA
Drilling water and minerals, building a nuclear plant, and building the Moon Memorial will create a significant imbalance between Mother Earth and Grandmother Moon, impacting the essence of life. Where exactly will we find another Earth, moon, and sun?
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