Byrde Nez is a Diné mother and great-grandaughter to Little Singer. She was raised in the small community of Birdsprings, where she continues to provide service in various capacities from coaching to faith-based volunteer. Byrde is working on her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Grand Canyon University, with the intent to serve in the educational system upon completion of her dissertation.

Pat McCabe (Weyakpa Najin Win, Woman Stands Shining) is a Diné (Navajo) mother, grandmother, activist, artist, writer, ceremonial leader, and international speaker. She is a voice for global peace, and her paintings are created as tools for individual, earth and global healing. She draws upon the Indigenous sciences of Thriving Life to reframe questions about sustainability and balance, and she is devoted to supporting the next generations, Women’s Nation and Men’s Nation, in being functional members of the “Hoop of Life” and upholding the honor of being human.

Clayson Benally is a renowned Navajo (Diné) musician, activist, horse trainer and traditional healer. Born and raised on Black Mesa, Arizona, he was part of the acclaimed Native American punk rock band Blackfire, and currently plays in the multi-award-winning duo, Sihasin along with his sister, Jeneda. As a traditional dancer and cultural ambassador, he works to preserve and share Diné culture. His multifaceted work in music, healing, and activism continues to inspire and educate people about Native American issues and culture.

Jeneda Benally is a Diné (Navajo) artist, musician, and activist from Black Mesa, Arizona. As a founding member of the award-winning Indigenous rock band Blackfire, she uses music to advocate for environmental justice and Indigenous rights. She currently plays bass and sings with her brother Clayson Benally in the multi-award-winning duo Sihasin. Beyond music, Benally is also well known for her work for human rights, sacred sites, forced relocation, and environmental and animal rights. She was part of the Delos Convention for the U.N. in Greece and was a plaintiff in the federal court case against reclaimed wastewater in order to protect the Sacred San Francisco Peaks.

Jones Benally is a revered Diné (Navajo) medicine man, traditional dancer, and cultural ambassador from Black Mesa, Arizona. With a lineage of healers spanning generations, Jones is renowned for his expertise in Navajo healing practices and ceremonies. He has dedicated his life to preserving and sharing traditional Diné knowledge and spirituality. As a world-class hoop dancer, Jones has performed globally, showcasing the beauty and complexity of Navajo culture. He is the patriarch of the musically acclaimed Benally family, which includes his children Jeneda, Klee, and Clayson of the band Blackfire. Jones continues to be an influential figure in Native American cultural preservation, healing arts, and intergenerational wisdom transmission.

Patsy Singer is a Diné elder, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She is the daughter-in-law of the late traditional Medicine Man Little Singer and his wife Sadie Singer. Fluent in only Dine, her family have to learn to speak Diné in order to communicate with her. She began weaving as a young girl and continues the traditional practice for over sixty years!

Albert Brent Chase is a distinguished Diné (Navajo) artist, educator, and cultural advocate from the Navajo Nation. His artistic repertoire spans various media, including painting, printmaking, fabric arts, weaving, beading, basket-making and digital art. Chase’s work masterfully blends traditional Navajo symbolism with contemporary techniques, exploring themes of Indigenous identity, cultural preservation, and modern Native American experiences. As an educator, he is committed to nurturing young Native artists and promoting cultural awareness. Chase’s art has been exhibited in galleries across the United States and internationally, contributing significantly to the contemporary Native American art scene. Through his creative endeavors and teaching, Chase continues to bridge cultural divides, preserve Diné traditions, and inspire future generations of Indigenous artists.