Our Land
The Navajo Nation, spanning over 27,000 square miles across Utah, Arizona, and
New Mexico, is home to about 140,848 people as of 2022. Our homelands are known
for having stunning red mesas and rich cultural heritage. Today, our beautiful
environment faces the challenge of illegal open dumping that threatens the
safety and balance of all life.
Guided by the philosophy of Hózhǫ́, which emphasizes balance, beauty, harmony,
and well-being, the Navajo people have a sacred duty to care for our land.
Unlike biodegradable waste of the past, modern trash contains plastics and
chemicals that harm our land, water and wildlife.
The Kéyahk’i Hózhóoni K’ehji: The Way of Beautiful Land campaign aims to improve
trash management practices and restore the balance and harmony taught by Hózhǫ́.
The campaign encourages us all to take our garbage to the nearest transfer
station so that we all do our part to keep the Navajo Nation clean and
beautiful. By taking action, we can protect our sacred land for future
generations and honor our ancestors.