2nd-3rd Phase: generate dialogue within community on the issue of snowbowl + the Peaks through art.

"Heal" by Natohnabah Smith - <br> <b>★ Runner-up!</b> <br> “Growing up I was always told how sacred our mountains are, how they carry prayers, watch over our people, provide sacred herbs, plants & animals. Today, the San Francisco peaks, also known as Dook’o’oosłid, has been a political subject with non indigenous people profiting and marketing off of it, this culture appropriation triggers & degrades our way of life, our culture relationship with the mountain, and the meaning behind it. Outsiders wanting chemicals to make snow, it puts our mountain at risks in many ways. Our mountain gives us understanding of our social unity & life. Speaking for the mountains, advocating to protesting to stop the harm is already doing what won’t make up for our future generation, from our culture stories, to prayers, to representation and beliefs. I hope we can come to awareness and rise from our stories, prayers, advocacy to save and heal our mountain, no non indigenous people should have to make profit off of it and give no credit to where it’s due."
"Shima Dook'o'oosliid" by Kaitlyn Haven - <br> <b>★ 1st Prize Winner!</b> <br> “Dook'o'ooslííd is one of our sacred mountains and is referred to as "she," therefore, my artwork portrays her as a woman and I chose to display it this way for several reasons. For one, Dine culture is a matrilineal society and we cherish, look up to, and protect our women. Snow Bowl threatens her wellbeing and as Indigenous and Dine people, it is our responsibility and obligation to protect and advocate for those that we cherish. Like a mother, Dook'o'oosłííd has provided for our Native peoples in Northern Arizona - she has held the prayers of our ancestors from years ago, she has protected our homeland, and she comforts those near her. We show our gratitude by taking care of those who have taken care of us. “
 
"Home of the Spirits, San Francisco Peaks" by Delano Kinale - <br> <b>★ Runner-up!</b> <br> "My name is Delano Kinale I was in a vehicle accident a few years ago that left me paralyzed from the shoulders down. However I was always an artist at heart with the aide of my iPad and using a stylus which I hold in my mouth and use to draw and create digital imaging of my artwork. My piece of artwork I am submitting portrays the “San Francisco peaks “and the corn which we grow as Hopi people and indigenous people all over as well. Hopi’s are dry farmers which I am and they do not rely on irrigation or watering systems to grow crops . So they pray for rain to the mountain known as “San Francisco peaks” where the Kachina spirits reside whom send the precipitation and blessings to the people. They send them ,moisture so when the crops grow they’re blessed by the spirits from the rain and snow that the crops receive and grow from. Then the people eat the crops and are blessed by consuming the harvest then are blessed with the food, to become strong and healthy physically as well as spiritually and mentally. When the people pass on they go to the mountain to live with the spirits so through prayer we have that connection with our ancestors, emotionally and is important for our well being it’s a connection that can not be explained. Similar to a church or temple the Kachina spirits come from the sacred mountain to dance and share crops they grow on the mountain with the people. It’s when everyone is happy that they have come and they send their prayers with them when they go back to the mountain. Everyone gets to see friends and family and people strangers are invited to eat so the spirits that come from the sacred mountain are important for the social well being of people as well. Everyone is together and conversating and are all praying to the spirits that come from the mountain. So the mountain must be protected and preserved for the world to be in balance for the animals ,plants ,water and people. Also there are specific medicines and herbs and plants that only grow on the San Francisco peaks that are used in sacred ceremonies. We must remember to have respect for ourselves then the plants and animals we share the world with and especially the rain ,snow and water because without water there is no life. So this picture portrays the corn with the sun setting on the peaks. With the spectrums of light shining through the water molecules that are on the mountain. Corn with a pottery bowl which holds the four colors of corn that represent the four directions. So please understand and look at the mountain from that perspective if you can and try to see why we do not let development and money take the respect we have as a human being for the earth that gives us life Thank you,Qwah-Qwah,Asqauli’,Kunda,Koon-nah ah,Akhe-he’! Prayers for you and your people to live a long healthy and happy life."
“Nuvaʼtukyaʼov” by Andrea Sekayumptewa - <br> <b>★ Runner-up!</b> <br> “Kachinas live at San Francisco Peaks (Nuvaʼtukyaʼovi- Snow covered mountain). Our elders say there is a sacred Kiva that is located upon that precious mountain. Our Nu’Vatukaovi is endangered by human destruction and other disturbances. In my drawing, the koyemsi’s do not find this funny at all. They have a concern for nature endangered by deforestation, fire hazards, Snow Bowl Effect, pollution, etc. I visualized these Koyemsi’s witnessing the destruction and are sent out to help out nature whenever they hear our prayers. We should be more respectful of nature and take care of Mother Earth as intended. “
“The Boot Does Not Care What it Destroys” by Pamela Hohensinn - <br> <b> ★Runner-up!</b> <br> "I am an indigenous lettering artist, and I have included a lot of information in this one picture. The boot is named Snowbowl, a ski resort which is stomping on the mountain of the San Fransisco Peaks, a holy and sacred place for the indigenous peoples and part of their culture. The boot brings destruction to everything in its path, including creation, nature and rights. The feather represents the chickadee who resides upon the mountain all year, and it is being swallowed up in the path of destruction. At the base of the boot you see dollar signs which is what drives the boot. It is a terrible thing to desecrate all of these wonderful things for money and I hope my image bring this subject awareness and hope."
"Silent No More" by Leah White
"Beauty All Around Me" by Kimberly Lee - <br> <b>☆ Honorable Mention ☆</b> <br> "I created the jewelry piece “Beauty All Around Me” during a time when the pandemic really hit the Navajo Reservation. My intent was to share with relatives near and far a piece of the four directions to keep them grounded. To remind them that although we were growing through this hardship to have faith and keep balance by utilizing prayers and teachings to help guide us through darkness to light." The materials that I used to create this jewelry piece is leather, leather paint, abalone Shell, Magnesite Turquoise, Sterling Silver Hooks, Nickel Findings, and Rhinestones. While constructing this jewelry piece I had in mind teachings of the different worlds, the significance of each sacred mountain, and the specific meaning behind the abalone Shell and Turquoise stones. The current state of the San Francisco Peaks is disheartening because it’s sacred and being disrespected for financial gain. I think of the mountain as a living entity that is utilized daily in prayer and medicine. This mountain is one of the main elements to not only mine but other indigenous peoples livelihood."
"If the Water Spirit Can Speak" by Stephanie Belegarde - <br> <b>☆ Honorable Mention ☆</b> <br>
Michelle Johnson "AIRFA [American Indian Religious Freedom Act]" - <br> <b>☆ Honorable Mention ☆</b> <br>
The Santa Clara Pueblo Cloud Dance" by Silas Tofoya" - <br> <b>☆ Honorable Mention ☆</b> <br> "The painting symbolizes the use of a traditional dance to honor the great spirits that come from the peaks of The San Francisco Mountains that are sacred to many pueblo Native Americans including myself."
"Antelope Track" by Sooya Davis - <br> "This drawing represents the Piqoswungwa (Bearstrap clan). Our clan is related to the Antelope. We are also related to the Spiders. showing different designs such as prayer, friendship, and migration. I also put a Antelope Kachina Spirit, and adding the Kiva (a sacred chamber) and showing it in the night, representing the night dances when the deer/ antelope kachinas come to dance for the people. along with other designs, this drawing has a lot of meaning behind it."
"Sacred Protection" by Nizhoni Singer - <br> "This art work is digital art and the way I made it is to show how beautiful it is and we have to show our appreciation to Dook’o’oosłííd for protecting us and now it's our turn to protect Dook’o’oosłííd."

"Heal" by Natohnabah Smith - <br> <b>★ Runner-up!</b> <br> “Growing up I was always told how sacred our mountains are, how they carry prayers, watch over our people, provide sacred herbs, plants & animals. Today, the San Francisco peaks, also known as Dook’o’oosłid, has been a political subject with non indigenous people profiting and marketing off of it, this culture appropriation triggers & degrades our way of life, our culture relationship with the mountain, and the meaning behind it. Outsiders wanting chemicals to make snow, it puts our mountain at risks in many ways. Our mountain gives us understanding of our social unity & life. Speaking for the mountains, advocating to protesting to stop the harm is already doing what won’t make up for our future generation, from our culture stories, to prayers, to representation and beliefs. I hope we can come to awareness and rise from our stories, prayers, advocacy to save and heal our mountain, no non indigenous people should have to make profit off of it and give no credit to where it’s due."
"Shima Dook'o'oosliid" by Kaitlyn Haven - <br> <b>★ 1st Prize Winner!</b> <br> “Dook'o'ooslííd is one of our sacred mountains and is referred to as "she," therefore, my artwork portrays her as a woman and I chose to display it this way for several reasons. For one, Dine culture is a matrilineal society and we cherish, look up to, and protect our women. Snow Bowl threatens her wellbeing and as Indigenous and Dine people, it is our responsibility and obligation to protect and advocate for those that we cherish. Like a mother, Dook'o'oosłííd has provided for our Native peoples in Northern Arizona - she has held the prayers of our ancestors from years ago, she has protected our homeland, and she comforts those near her. We show our gratitude by taking care of those who have taken care of us. “
 
"Home of the Spirits, San Francisco Peaks" by Delano Kinale - <br> <b>★ Runner-up!</b> <br> "My name is Delano Kinale I was in a vehicle accident a few years ago that left me paralyzed from the shoulders down. However I was always an artist at heart with the aide of my iPad and using a stylus which I hold in my mouth and use to draw and create digital imaging of my artwork. My piece of artwork I am submitting portrays the “San Francisco peaks “and the corn which we grow as Hopi people and indigenous people all over as well. Hopi’s are dry farmers which I am and they do not rely on irrigation or watering systems to grow crops . So they pray for rain to the mountain known as “San Francisco peaks” where the Kachina spirits reside whom send the precipitation and blessings to the people. They send them ,moisture so when the crops grow they’re blessed by the spirits from the rain and snow that the crops receive and grow from. Then the people eat the crops and are blessed by consuming the harvest then are blessed with the food, to become strong and healthy physically as well as spiritually and mentally. When the people pass on they go to the mountain to live with the spirits so through prayer we have that connection with our ancestors, emotionally and is important for our well being it’s a connection that can not be explained. Similar to a church or temple the Kachina spirits come from the sacred mountain to dance and share crops they grow on the mountain with the people. It’s when everyone is happy that they have come and they send their prayers with them when they go back to the mountain. Everyone gets to see friends and family and people strangers are invited to eat so the spirits that come from the sacred mountain are important for the social well being of people as well. Everyone is together and conversating and are all praying to the spirits that come from the mountain. So the mountain must be protected and preserved for the world to be in balance for the animals ,plants ,water and people. Also there are specific medicines and herbs and plants that only grow on the San Francisco peaks that are used in sacred ceremonies. We must remember to have respect for ourselves then the plants and animals we share the world with and especially the rain ,snow and water because without water there is no life. So this picture portrays the corn with the sun setting on the peaks. With the spectrums of light shining through the water molecules that are on the mountain. Corn with a pottery bowl which holds the four colors of corn that represent the four directions. So please understand and look at the mountain from that perspective if you can and try to see why we do not let development and money take the respect we have as a human being for the earth that gives us life Thank you,Qwah-Qwah,Asqauli’,Kunda,Koon-nah ah,Akhe-he’! Prayers for you and your people to live a long healthy and happy life."
“Nuvaʼtukyaʼov” by Andrea Sekayumptewa - <br> <b>★ Runner-up!</b> <br> “Kachinas live at San Francisco Peaks (Nuvaʼtukyaʼovi- Snow covered mountain). Our elders say there is a sacred Kiva that is located upon that precious mountain. Our Nu’Vatukaovi is endangered by human destruction and other disturbances. In my drawing, the koyemsi’s do not find this funny at all. They have a concern for nature endangered by deforestation, fire hazards, Snow Bowl Effect, pollution, etc. I visualized these Koyemsi’s witnessing the destruction and are sent out to help out nature whenever they hear our prayers. We should be more respectful of nature and take care of Mother Earth as intended. “
“The Boot Does Not Care What it Destroys” by Pamela Hohensinn - <br> <b> ★Runner-up!</b> <br> "I am an indigenous lettering artist, and I have included a lot of information in this one picture. The boot is named Snowbowl, a ski resort which is stomping on the mountain of the San Fransisco Peaks, a holy and sacred place for the indigenous peoples and part of their culture. The boot brings destruction to everything in its path, including creation, nature and rights. The feather represents the chickadee who resides upon the mountain all year, and it is being swallowed up in the path of destruction. At the base of the boot you see dollar signs which is what drives the boot. It is a terrible thing to desecrate all of these wonderful things for money and I hope my image bring this subject awareness and hope."
"Silent No More" by Leah White
"Beauty All Around Me" by Kimberly Lee - <br> <b>☆ Honorable Mention ☆</b> <br> "I created the jewelry piece “Beauty All Around Me” during a time when the pandemic really hit the Navajo Reservation. My intent was to share with relatives near and far a piece of the four directions to keep them grounded. To remind them that although we were growing through this hardship to have faith and keep balance by utilizing prayers and teachings to help guide us through darkness to light." The materials that I used to create this jewelry piece is leather, leather paint, abalone Shell, Magnesite Turquoise, Sterling Silver Hooks, Nickel Findings, and Rhinestones. While constructing this jewelry piece I had in mind teachings of the different worlds, the significance of each sacred mountain, and the specific meaning behind the abalone Shell and Turquoise stones. The current state of the San Francisco Peaks is disheartening because it’s sacred and being disrespected for financial gain. I think of the mountain as a living entity that is utilized daily in prayer and medicine. This mountain is one of the main elements to not only mine but other indigenous peoples livelihood."
"If the Water Spirit Can Speak" by Stephanie Belegarde - <br> <b>☆ Honorable Mention ☆</b> <br>
Michelle Johnson "AIRFA [American Indian Religious Freedom Act]" - <br> <b>☆ Honorable Mention ☆</b> <br>
The Santa Clara Pueblo Cloud Dance" by Silas Tofoya" - <br> <b>☆ Honorable Mention ☆</b> <br> "The painting symbolizes the use of a traditional dance to honor the great spirits that come from the peaks of The San Francisco Mountains that are sacred to many pueblo Native Americans including myself."
"Antelope Track" by Sooya Davis - <br> "This drawing represents the Piqoswungwa (Bearstrap clan). Our clan is related to the Antelope. We are also related to the Spiders. showing different designs such as prayer, friendship, and migration. I also put a Antelope Kachina Spirit, and adding the Kiva (a sacred chamber) and showing it in the night, representing the night dances when the deer/ antelope kachinas come to dance for the people. along with other designs, this drawing has a lot of meaning behind it."
"Sacred Protection" by Nizhoni Singer - <br> "This art work is digital art and the way I made it is to show how beautiful it is and we have to show our appreciation to Dook’o’oosłííd for protecting us and now it's our turn to protect Dook’o’oosłííd."