Welcome to NTM
The Winslow Indian Health Care Center acknowledges and respects the Navajo Traditional Medicine (NTM) program under the directive of the Hózhǫ́ógo Iiná Wellness Program (HIWP) as a practice for a primary source of healing and restoring balance and harmony. As of October 2019, the NTM has been absorbed into the Hózhǫ́ógo Iiná Wellness Program. With this new addition, we hope to bridge the understanding of health, harmony, spirituality, Western medicine, and further develop the circle of wellness.
The Navajo Traditional Medicine (NTM) program uses traditional Dine' (Navajo) healing services to address a patient's spiritual health and wellness. Through the use of traditional healing strategies and interventions - based on the concepts of "Hózhǫ́ǫgo dóó k' e'" - the NTM program helps to restore balance and harmony with patients.
The Navajo Traditional Medicine (NTM) program uses traditional Dine' (Navajo) healing services to address a patient's spiritual health and wellness. Through the use of traditional healing strategies and interventions - based on the concepts of "Hózhǫ́ǫgo dóó k' e'" - the NTM program helps to restore balance and harmony with patients.
Brief History
Many years before contact with Western civilization, Navajo/Dine' have practiced their ceremonies while using their traditional instruments including use of herbal medicine. It is to care for those with health needs in order to restore their balance, harmony and spiritual need.
Dine' Medicine Practitioner/Apprentice
Practitioners/ Apprentice are bonded and certified by their Superior Medicine Man/ Woman. They will assemble various types of medicine bundles throughout the years which is essential to do ceremonies. The apprentice is responsible to assist his Superior Medicine Man/ Woman until he is deemed prepared enough to conduct independent ceremonies. WIHCC refers to the medicine man/woman as the Navajo Traditional Medicine Practitioner (NTMP).
Dine' Medicine Practitioner/Apprentice
Practitioners/ Apprentice are bonded and certified by their Superior Medicine Man/ Woman. They will assemble various types of medicine bundles throughout the years which is essential to do ceremonies. The apprentice is responsible to assist his Superior Medicine Man/ Woman until he is deemed prepared enough to conduct independent ceremonies. WIHCC refers to the medicine man/woman as the Navajo Traditional Medicine Practitioner (NTMP).
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BUSINESS hOURS
Normally Hours are Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
Program hours may differ due to evening events that take place in the evening like Talking Circle, Sweat Lodge, etc. Schedule an appointment. Call 1-800-530-1430 for more information and to schedule an appointment. sERVICES
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Activities
Navajo Bingo Lunch and Learn Men Sweat Lodge |
Upcoming Events
Youth & Elder Summit | July 23rd, 2024
A Youth & Elder Summit presents a unique and valuable opportunity for intergenerational connection and cultural exchange. This event is designed to foster meaningful interactions between younger and older generations, allowing them to share stories, traditions, and wisdom.
In Partnerships with:
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Navajo Traditional & Cultural Education
NTMP will host a Virtual Lunch and Learn to enrich Navajo traditional cultural education to staff, patients, and anyone interested in learning. NTMP aims to have participants leave the session with new knowledge of Navajo traditions, language, culture and customs. Topics vary and some according to season, examples; Dine Herbal Medicine, Teachings of a Hogan, Dine Natural Food, History of the Navajo Sheep, The Creations Story series and these are only to name a few.
Lunch and Learn is designed to take place during lunch, "learn at lunch" or "brown bag" sessions. They are voluntary and have less formal atmosphere to than a structured training session or seminar. Although this event does not gather for lunch it is recommend to enjoy your lunch in the comfort of you office or at home and enjoy a learning session.
Thomas Yazzie will lead participants through a five-part series on traditional Navajo fall and winter stories. Sessions will be 1-hour, held on Thursdays, streamed over Zoom, and spoken in Navajo. Participants may also call in and listen to the stories.
To register, follow the below link or call x26137.
Lunch and Learn is designed to take place during lunch, "learn at lunch" or "brown bag" sessions. They are voluntary and have less formal atmosphere to than a structured training session or seminar. Although this event does not gather for lunch it is recommend to enjoy your lunch in the comfort of you office or at home and enjoy a learning session.
Thomas Yazzie will lead participants through a five-part series on traditional Navajo fall and winter stories. Sessions will be 1-hour, held on Thursdays, streamed over Zoom, and spoken in Navajo. Participants may also call in and listen to the stories.
To register, follow the below link or call x26137.
Previous sessions of the Lunch and Learn can be view here. Click or tap on the link, you will be redirect to the web-ex recording services.
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Birth of White Shell Woman/Puberty Ceremony (Starts at 2:11 minutes) |
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Creation of the 4 Clans by White Shell Woman |
Talking Circle
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Every first and second Wednesday of each month from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Located on the North WIHCC campus at the Navajo Traditional Medicine Program (NTMP). This Talking Circle discusses topics on Alcohol & Drug Abuse and Grief & Loss in a traditional way of communication that is respectful and in a positive environment. Talking Circle are confidential and is meant to help people heal from within a safe and respectful environment.
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Calendar
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Patients are encouraged to be accompanied with a chaperone for Navajo Traditional Medicine Practitioner visit. NTMP (at his discretion) may appoint a staff as a chaperone in addition to the personal chaperone.
NTMP specializes in certain chants, referrals are available upon request to other Traditional Medicine men within the community.
All visits are confidential.
NTMP specializes in certain chants, referrals are available upon request to other Traditional Medicine men within the community.
All visits are confidential.
For appointments please call:Hózhǫ́ógo Iiná Wellness Program office
Phone: 1-800-530-1430 or 1-928-288-9208 (Hogan) |
Thomas Edison Yazzie
Navajo Traditional Medicine Practitioner (928) 289-6268 |
