White Mesa Diné Community
This project was done in partnership with Boa Foundation
Campaign Result: $10,000 Fundraised
Founded by Diné leader Patrick Scott, the Patrick Scott Foundation is rebuilding the Tsenit’eel (White Mesa) Community Center to restore hope, unity, and opportunity in a region long impacted by the Bennett Freeze, a U.S. federal policy enacted in 1966 that prohibited development across 1.5 million acres of Navajo land for over forty years. During this time, families were barred from repairing homes, building infrastructure, or accessing basic utilities, leaving deep social and economic scars that persist today.
With $10,000 raised in support of community building, this project is transforming a once-abandoned structure into a vibrant gathering place for cultural exchange, youth development, and community self-reliance. Through the dedication of Patrick, his family, and local residents, the center is becoming a living symbol of resilience, reviving Diné traditions and empowering the Tsenit’eel community to thrive for generations to come.
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Project Overview
With $10,000 raised in support of community building, this project is transforming a once-abandoned structure into a vibrant gathering place for cultural exchange, youth development, and community self-reliance. Through the dedication of Patrick, his family, and local residents, the center is becoming a living symbol of resilience, reviving Diné traditions and empowering the Tsenit’eel community to thrive for generations to come.
PEOPLE
Diné (Navajo)
LOCATION
White Mesa, AZ
FUNDS RAISED
$10,000
DATE
2018