Mission Statement
“It is up to us to develop and strive for a good/successful life for ourselves to
move forward by means of thinking, planning, learning and helping each
other/working together. Through persistence, we will strive (hope) to acquire
knowledge to succeed (achieve) in life. This is what we want for everyone.”
By focusing on providing solutions to the global need for clean, safe drinking
water we can hedge ourselves during periods of mega drought. Through
academic research paired with the retention of traditional language and
cultural teachings we can uplift communities in underserved regions of world
while respecting and honoring their traditional ways of life. We can also be a
source of partnership opportunities by developing educational programs
using Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and
traditional knowledge to motivate and engage youth on and off the Navajo
Nation. By working collaboratively, we are a local and national force for water
conservation.
As stated by the United Nations:
“Climate change poses threats and dangers to the survival of indigenous communities worldwide, even though indigenous peoples contribute the least to greenhouse emissions. In fact, indigenous peoples are vital to, and active in, the many ecosystems that inhabit their lands and territories and may therefore help enhance the resilience of these ecosystems. In addition, indigenous peoples react to the impacts of climate change in creative ways, drawing on traditional knowledge and other technologies to find solutions which may help society at large to cope with impending changes.”
{un.org, The effects of climate change on indigenous peoples;
Responding to climate change} We are committed to making a difference in the world!
It's crucial to secure federal funding for WPP to honor Indigenous tribes nationwide, especially following the recent adverse Supreme Court rulings (Arizona et al. V. Navajo Nation et al. and Department of the Interior et al. V. Navajo Nation et al.) on Navajo treaty and water rights. WPP is actively assessing whether these funds pledged by the Biden administration to the Navajo Nation and other tribes in the Southwest are affected by the rulings, which potentially jeopardize 95% of WPP's targeted competitive grants.
WPP (EIN #93-3256301) has filed for IRS recognition under Section 501(c)(4) and established an organizational bank account to advance its mission. We are dedicated to addressing environmental injustice and water rights crises affecting marginalized communities across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Northern Mexico's Sonoran region. Our approach integrates scientific, policy, legal, and traditional Diné knowledge to develop solutions and create regional employment opportunities.
I am committed to leveraging my professional skills in nonprofit leadership to protect the environment, promote public education, and uphold human rights. Based in Kayenta, AZ, WPP is forging partnerships with local governments, tribes, and organizations to advocate for clean water access and combat uranium contamination in unregulated wells on the Navajo Nation.
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Our organization operates on values of sovereignty, respect, inclusivity, and innovation. We invite public participation in our efforts to achieve sustainable change and ensure equitable access to clean water across our regions of focus.