The Winslow Indian Health Care Center acknowledges and respects the Navajo Traditional Medicine Program (NTMP) under the directive of the Hózhǫ́ógo Iiná Wellness Program (HIWP) as a practice for a primary source of healing and restoring balance and harmony.
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).
Ya’at’eeh WIHCC,
The following Navajo Traditional Medicine (NTM) activities will be cancelled:
March 23 – Navajo Bingo March 25 – Sweat Lodge
NTM will continue with the following:
March 26 – Cultural Enrichment at MCH March 31 – Navajo Smoke Purification Hour
If you have any questions, feel free to call us x29208.
Ahe’hee,
Shereen Begay, Administrative Assistant
928-289-6137
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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
Talking Circle Lunch and Learn Men Sweat Lodge |
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Navajo Traditional & Cultural Education
Lunch and Learn
Next Scheduled date: MOB Conference Room February 6th at 12:00 - 1:00 PM.
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NTMP will host a 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 provide lunch it is recommend to bring your lunch and enjoy a learning session. |
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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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 1-289-928-9208 (Hogan) |
Thomas Edison Yazzie
Navajo Traditional Medicine Practitioner (928) 289-6268 |
