First Female Navajo Architect - Tamarah Begay

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Meet Tamarah Begay, the first female Navajo licensed architect. We talk about how she knew she wanted to become an architect, the challenges, and the joys of starting her own firm. Born in Iyanbito, New Mexico, within the Navajo Nation, Tamarah grew up playing sports in Gallup, and she was dismayed when she discovered that being a football player was not an option for women. Being an architect was also, apparently, not for women, but she pushed past the barriers and forged her own path to become the successful architect and business owner she is today. Join me and get to know Tamarah Begay!
Check out her AIA page: aiau.aia.org/instructors/begay
IDS+A website: www.ids-a.com/
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19 мар 2023

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@D2uned Год назад

Kudos to and respect for Tamarah Begay! Passing the state license exam for architects is a daunting MONUMENTAL feat. I passed the exam in New Mexico back in the early 90's, and it was not easy. We had to actually draw by hand an entire building in 12 hours in Division "C" part of the exam. I know it is different now with "vignettes" done on CAD, but it is no doubt still very difficult. Tamarah must like a good challenge, LOL. She is obviously a very focused, talented, and committed person. Also, New Mexico has got to be one of the hardest places to BE an architect. There was not a lot of work when I lived there and it is probably worse now that construction budgets universally exceed funding. Honestly, I always hated dressing up and going before school boards, city councils, and tribal councils, trying to put on a good show competing with other firms to get the big work. That is why I started my own firm to do work that allowed me to be who I am (laid back, shorts, jeans & t-shirts😊). FANTASTIC STORY NICK! THANKS FOR SHARING TAMARAH! This is great content and I look forward to more.👍👍👍

@Spagoshi Год назад

Ahe' hee Dave! We have the following episode of tamarah coming out next weekend. Thanks for sharing your story and glad you enjoy our content.

@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach Год назад

Very proud of you! ❤

@rubymckinley4909 Год назад

You go girl, proud of you honey.

@brandonGCHACHU Год назад

Great video. Such a strong and beautiful young Woman. A real role model for young Natives to look up to.

@Spagoshi Год назад

Tamarah is a great example of focus and discipline for any younger generation who may want to journey down that same path.

@nealnez7729 Год назад

That's cool being a journeyman ironworker I always wanted to build a roller coaster but I never got a chance thanks for the video see you next video later

@Spagoshi Год назад

Never say never, thanks for sharing your pursuit of your passion. Ahe' hee

@Spagoshi Год назад

@@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach thanks for the insight, what area do you reside? We would love to hear your story.

@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach Год назад

@@Spagoshi I’ll write it down for you.

@Spagoshi Год назад

@@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach email us at info@spagoshi.com

@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach Год назад

@@Spagoshi thank you so very much.

@Bezlonirslair Год назад

This is pretty cool. I appreciate how these videos expand my consciousness of the range and diversity of Navajo people. I'm looking forward to seeing more.

@Spagoshi Год назад

We appreciate your comment and it explains why we are doing this series. We want to showcase the diversity and success of our people. Ahe' hee

@jeraldbegay4489 Год назад

My Little sister proud of you😁

@Spagoshi Год назад

Tamarah is an amazing and one of the most supportive people I've ever met. Nizhoni

@Z3nHolEminD Год назад

🪶 incredible stories , far and wide , we díne have proven our resilience enough to be presented in the temple of the muse ( mousaion ).

@Spagoshi Год назад

Exactly! We're not surviving, we're thriving. Help us spread the word on our relative's stories we've been posting. Ahe' hee

@percybyronanderson31 Год назад

I am always impressed with the wealth of creativity and knowledge among us. I have a niece who is interested in going into architecture using Indigenous knowledge and concepts into building and construction. She wants to use natural materials around us, such as clay and sandstone, to build for energy efficiency and sturdiness that works with the air, heat, moisture, and plants. The art of masonry needs to be reintroduced among the Navajo people.

@Spagoshi Год назад

Agreed on all points and I would highly encourage her to pursue her goals. Check out Tamarah's arch website www.ids-a.com/ and see if she could reach out to her team for resources. All the best!

@gamingwith_eian8398 Год назад

Love this video

@MartinLaforce Год назад

Lol, my aunt has been an architect for about 20+ years now. First iss.

@Spagoshi Год назад

Thanks for your input. What's your aunt's name?

@BLESSEDAFROINDIGENOUS Год назад

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@evangie5612 Год назад

Wow!

@Spagoshi Год назад

Check out her website and see the work they have been doing. www.ids-a.com/

@robertdage4361 Год назад

You’re so beautiful and smart

@bettybilly2496 4 месяца назад

What is Tamarah’s contact info? I am Navajo and would like a home drawn to incorporate the Dine’ culture.

@Spagoshi 3 месяца назад

Her contact info is on her company's website in her profile. Follow the link. www.ids-a.com/contact-people/tamarah-begay-aia-ncarb-aicae-cdt-leed-ap-bd-c

@trbegay4497 Год назад

I'm a certified carpentry.. But the only thing I dont like is I'm on disability,, but I built my own house an I need to make something happen for my kids... I ant getting nothing from the government, but a 1000 a month, I can make double if I can work,, or help design alot

@Spagoshi Год назад

Thank you for sharing your personal story. Reach out to us via Instagram or Facebook and send us a private message. Ahe' hee

@be-kc9cf 3 месяца назад

I remember back in mid 80s one of our Navajo female in-laws, she had told me she went to school in Utah and took carpentry in hs, She was building furniture for her family, my father is a carpenter, and he was laughing about it because her husband didn’t know how to do those things. “Show these men how to build things.” She was related to my dad by clan. Kiyannii as much as the community thinks that my dad is a stoic he-man, “don’t tell men that you’re a better marksmen. They will get jealous, men are like that toward women. Remember daughter, you are as big and tall as a man so you can knock them out”… he was a boxer, He beat the shit out of cops in front of me in Holbrook, Arizona. All the time. The police officer would have to find our mom and tell her to tell him to stop fighting them. Lol my mom would say, “maybe you guys should stop being racist. You know he’s a boxer, he’s taller and bigger than all you guys and you guys want to pick on him especially when you’re picking on these Navajo’s that come to town to do shopping. He sees it and he doesn’t like it and then when you guys pick on him, he beats you guys up. This is crazy. We’re no longer living in the dark ages, yet you guys are still racist toward native people! Shame on you guys!” 😂

@Savanhbegay Год назад

🙌🏽😃 very inspirational!! There are thousands of skilled Navajos in the states and off the states. The most common question is when is the Navajo Nation going to start a permanent or long term infrastructure so we can all be close to home!!🪶

@Spagoshi Год назад

We can create our own infrastructure, it comes down to us putting aside our geographical differences and focusing on what our younger generation needs while recognizing what our people have done to get us to this point. We're at a very good spot to skyrocket beyond what people think we are capable of doing.