A framework for Chapter economic development planning

Sa’ah Naaghai Bik’eh Hozho

The principles of Diné philosophy can inform the framework of your economic development plan, particularly the roadmap for achieving your plan. As we seek to develop this map or path, we do so in acknowledgement of Diné traditions that teach our people how we can go forward in life in harmony with those around us. 

“Sa’ah Naaghai Bik’eh Hozho” is the Diné traditional living system which illustrates the Diné way of life and philosophy that embodies our harmonious existence within the universe. This framework has four principles placed at the four sacred directions: Nitsáhákees (Critical Thinking), Nahat’á (Planning), Iiná (Living) and Sihasin (Assuring or Reflection). 

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