Kinaalda-Rite of PassageA Poem by Jaweena...Eileen Quintana When a girl has her first menstruation, we celebrate this sacred event with Kinaalda Ceremony. She transitions from being a child to a young woman. Four Days of observing ageless traditions.
Sacred rite of passage into womanhood "Kinaalda" body and spirit blessed by running at dawn to greet the Sun empowered by Changing Woman with generosity, discipline and Strength!
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Jaweena...Eileen QuintanaUTAbout"Ya'at'eeh" means hello in the Navajo language. My name is Eileen Quintana....Jaweena was a name that my brother called me when I was a baby. I am learning how to write about my unique perspective.. more..Writing
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