This celebration began from a beautiful idea shared by my doula, one rooted in how other Native communities honor and welcome their newest babies. That inspiration has grown into something meaningful for our own families here on the Navajo Nation.
I want to invite and welcome all Navajo babies born from April 2025 to April 2026, including expecting Navajo mothers. The event will take place on April 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Shiprock, NM. We will offer valuable education and resources to help their babies grow into healthy and successful individuals.
Our goal is to ensure that every new parent feels supported and equipped with essential information, supplies, and community connections. We want every single Navajo baby set up for success. In addition to an agenda packed with guest speakers, panels, and entertainment honoring the babies, we are also informing families of the resources available to them as tribal members.
Please register with the QR code or at: opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/welcome-baby
We look forward to celebrating with you and your little ones, our future, our blessings. Ahéhee’
-Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren, First Lady, Navajo Nation
