What is a "GREEN JOB"?

A "Green Job" is a well-paid job that is energy efficient and low or non-polluting and is in accordance with the Dine Natural Law.  The Dine Natural Law declares and teaches that the four sacred elements must be respected honored and protected.  That all creation have their own laws and rights to exist; that we were designated as the stewards for these.  It is the duty of Dine to respect and protect the beauty of the Natural world.

Navajo Green Jobs promote:

• Fair Wages 
• Navajo Economic Self-sufficiency
• Strengthen the Navajo Economy - Transitioning to an independent/sustainable economy
• Build Partnerships between multiple stakeholders
• Promote, enable and maintain Navajo Owned businesses
• Local labor, local resources -

Navajo Green Jobs include:

• Small & large scale renewable energy jobs
• Green Manufacturing – renewable energy, textile mill (wool),
• Energy Efficiency projects – weatherizing housing, green construction, sustainable water projects
• Local sustainable business ventures/retail: weavers coop, farmers markets, green construction firm
• Sustainable Agricultural – traditional/organic grown products - Corn, Certified butcher/meat locker  (example: reviving Manyfarms)
• Green Job Training programs – workforce development, green contractors, public service projects (incarcerated people, students, volunteers, internships, veterans)
• Green Job Management support – Dine College program, fellowship opportunities

How can I get me a "Green Job"?

Support the Navajo Green Economy Coalition's "Navajo Green Economy Plan!".

Inform your Chapter leadership and Council Delegate of this plan!

Vote GREEN!

What is the "Navajo Green Economy Plan"?

DRAFT:  The Navajo Green Economy Coalition* has partnered with the Navajo Nation Speaker of the Council, Lawrence T. Morgan in proposing a landmark plan for a Navajo Green Economy!

This plan would establish a Navajo Green Economy Fund that would generate hundreds of green jobs across the Navajo Nation and support community "Green Economy" initiatives.  With millions of federal dollars ready to go out to the rest of the country to support "Green Jobs", the Navajo Nation must be prepared to support local, community owned and operated Green Job Initiatives!  This program would not only establish a fund it would establish a program of trained support staff in each agency to help you and your community come up with "green job" plans!  And last but not least this plan would have a built in board or commission.  This commission would be a multi-stakeholder board that would make sure to have a seat for navajo community groups, navajo youth seat, ....

Remember "Green Jobs" include renewable energy projects, sustainable agriculture, weaving and other economic initiatives that respects traditional Dine’ culture and Mother Earth.

*Who is the Navajo Green Economy Coalition?

The Coalition is made up of Navajo citizens and supporters who want to help transition and diversify the Navajo Economy to one long lasting, sustainable, and healthy!  We are Navajo mothers, fathers, students, community members, and grandparents! The organizations involved include the Black Mesa Water Coalition, New Energy Economy / OneSky NM, Grand Canyon Trust, New Mexico Youth Organize, and Dine CARE.