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Steve Darden, Diné, is a 2021 Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellows and also an artist, human rights advocate, business owner, and traditional practitioner. This grant will allow Steve to continue his research into the traditional stories of Diné end of life practices and protocol for disposing of body when death occurs. Steve will collect and collect additional interviews from traditional practitioners and add to his archive of stories. He will also share his findings with designated Diné who will become part of the conduit to revitalize critical protocol for end-of-life practices and preparation once death has occurred.