3rd Annual Ashinee’ Shiyázhí She’awéí 2026 Saad K’idilyé Gala

Join us for the 3rd Annual Ashinee’ Shiyázhí She’awéí 2026 Saad K’idilyé Gala on Saturday, December 19, 2026, an inspiring evening dedicated to supporting Diné youth and strengthening our community. Guests will enjoy an elegant three-course plated dinner, live musical entertainment, silent and live auctions, and a special VIP Meet & Greet with NFL athlete Shiyazh Pete. Shiyazh Pete will also serve as our distinguished keynote speaker, delivering a high-impact motivational address on resilience, leadership, and the importance of investing in our future generations. Ticket purchase includes dinner, entertainment, and access to gala auction activities.

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM (Silent Auction & Reception); Program & Dinner begin at 5:30 PM / 6:00 PM
Location: Hotel Albuquerque-Old Town (Alvarado Ballroom), 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Hotel Room Block: Available at Hotel Albuquerque-Old Town for $209/night using Group Code 2612SAAD
Keynote Speaker & Meet-and-Greet: Shiyazh Pete (NFL Professional Athlete)

-----Why Invest in the Event?

Securing Our Future: Contribute to our Capital Project Fund (held at the New Mexico Foundation). These resources support the long-term acquisition of land and facilities, ensuring a permanent home for our immersion programs.
Investing in Our Community: Support our core programming, which provides essential family services and ongoing professional development for our dedicated staff. Your gift here directly fuels the intergenerational healing and transformational education that define our community.
Sustaining Future Generations: Investing in the gala ensures urban Diné children remain deeply rooted in their culture, identity, and language, preserving Diné Bizaad as a living foundation for generations to come.

Saad K’idilyé plays a critical role in the revitalization of the intergenerational transmission and continued living use of the Diné language. In addition, Saad K’idilyé provides a strong foundation of health, happiness, and prosperity.

Join us in planting the seeds for the next generation of Diné leaders.

For More Information Contact:

Jodene Nerva-Chee— Fundraising Coordinator

fundraising@saadkidilye.org

(505) 550-2456