Location: Tuba City, Arizona (small town)
Site Leaders:
Dan Behrend and
Gemma Graven
Organization's Mission: The Navajo Nation is working to have
the Navajo recognized as a sovereign nation by promoting economic
self-sufficiency, while maintaining cultural, social, and traditional values.
They seek to sustain and develop Navajo cultural identity.
Nature of the Work: Working is community schools on various
tutoring projects that benefit Navajo children.
Transportation: Commercial airline and on-site van rental in
Arizona; approximately 4 hours by air and 3 hours of driving.
Accommodations: Sleeping will be dorm style at the school.
Breakfast and lunch will be served in a cafeteria and dinner will be prepared
by the group.
Possible Activities: Time to talk with kids and adults in the
Navajo nation. A lot of personal and cultural interaction.
Number of Participants: 20
Cost: $570 per person*
Duration of the trip: Tentative plans are to leave Pittsburgh
Saturday, March 2 and return on Sunday, March 10
Special Considerations: Tetanus must be current before
volunteering at the schools. We will need to do a lot of fundraising.
There are 4 spots reserved for 21 year olds willing to drive a
van.
* Program cost includes Student Government Board’s funding. Cost may fluctuate based on airfare.