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2023 Vermont Sports Hall of Fame Induction

By Suzy Chaffee on July 7, 2023

Suzy Chaffee at her April 2023 Vermont Sports Hall of Fame Induction with brother Kim Chaffee and Stan Rumbough – Podcasts also honoring Kim, for reviving Biochar Climate solution invented by tribes, and Stan, NAOTF’s Chief Snowdance Solution Supporter! With Kim Chaffee https://www.highheelsandpolitics.com/podcasts/suzy-chaffee-and-friends-part-1 With Stan Rumbough https://www.highheelsandpolitics.com/podcasts/suzy-chaffee-and-friends-part-2

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Valentine’s Day Love Prayers – High Noon, Wherever You Are

By Suzy Chaffee on February 13, 2023

Dear EARTH HUG  MIRACLE TEAM! Thank you so much for your prayers for Olivia, Steve, me…! Before she and I got sick, I asked her what she thought about possibly helping restore snow to Europe, as requested by Franz Weber, Austria’s World Speed Champ (savior of our Ute Ski program

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7 BILLION SUPPORT INDIGENOUS CULTURAL BURNS AND SNOWDANCES

By Suzy Chaffee on November 21, 2022

World Leaders representing 7 Billion now believe WE should “Listen to the Indigenous.” It is thanks to U.S. Ski Areas, Greta, Pope Francis, the U.N., Nobel and World scientists, Canada’s PM Trudeau, U.S. Secretary of AG Tom Vilsack, Australia’s Forest leader, and now King Charles who heads the 2.5 B British Commonwealth.   On his 2022 trip to Canada, the green King said, “We need to learn from the Indigenous how to better live in and care for nature and the planet.” The UN’s 192 countries agree, saying “The key to restoring Mother Earth is a combination of green tech and Ancient Indigenous wisdom, especially snowdances” that give Her the loving gratitude.

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Invited to EARTH HUG Sat, Oct 1 – Pivotal!

By Suzy Chaffee on September 29, 2022

 YOU’RE INVITED to Sat, OCT 1ST EARTH HUG – MOST PIVOTAL!  By Suzy Chaffee Hallelujah! SEVEN BILLION believe in Ancient Indigenous Wisdom thanks to King Charles’ 2.5 billion, added to Pope Francis’ 2 billion, the U.N., the U.S., Canada and Australia, and scien-tists following Greta’s World Children.  The latter three

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Sun Valley’s Sun Dog, 5 ft of Snow, Controlled Burns – Sec Vilsack’s Model for U.S. Drought-Fire Prevention!  

By Suzy Chaffee on May 2, 2022

Hall of Famer Suzy Chaffee with Larry Shapin giving gratitude to Mother Earth for the “Snow Dog,” a sign of snow, atop Mt Baldy.  Photo by his Cherokee friend Craig Collins To help ensure it snowed, Suzy organized a Gratitude ceremony in advance at Warm Springs, with SV Ski Area’s

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Aztec Dance Group Adopts 1st Gringa- Olympic skier Suzy Chaffee

By Suzy Chaffee on March 12, 2022

The Atzinyolohtli Dance group participants in (red) Suzy’s Aztec naming ceremony hosted by (Rt) Raul Romero included:  L-R Huitzilin, Alejandra, Guille, (back) Zitlalpopoka, Itzcax, Mayahuel Ilammazatl, (front) Huitzin, Sebastián, Xiuhatzin, Ehekatzin, Paco y Mwieri. Aztec Dance Group Adopts 1st Gringa- Olympic skier Suzy Chaffee by Suzy and Mayahuel Ilammazatl     What a

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 EARTH HUG on OCTOBER 2

By Suzy Chaffee on October 1, 2021

 EARTH HUG on OCTOBER 2, Sat.  Please Pray and Inspire Rain/Snows to Stop World’s Fires in solidarity with gifted Native Elders and multi-faith Healers on Sacred and Holy Mts that vastly multiply prayers.  Read more and Olivia’s prayer.       Together, we’ve helped inspire “Record Rains/Snows in the U.S., Canada and Europe”

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HELP INSPIRE RAINS & SNOWS FOR WEST COAST SAT, SEPT 19 EARTH HUG!

By Suzy Chaffee on September 19, 2020

West Coast fires that half of America is inhaling HELP INSPIRE RAINS & SNOWS FOR WEST COAST SAT, SEPT 19 EARTH HUG! By NAOTF’s Suzy Chaffee With the West Coast horrifically ablaze, EVERYONE can help inspire extraordinary rains and snows to protect lives, homes and Nature there, and everywhere in

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140 MILLION listened to BBC on (L-R) Suzy Chaffee’s two interviews by Joel Hammer:

By Suzy Chaffee on September 18, 2020

140 MILLION listened to BBC on (L-R) Suzy Chaffee’s two interviews by Joel Hammer: 70 M on likely cause of “2018-20 Record Snows in U.S., Canada & Europe.” https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07tc11w. Plus 70 M on “Super-sisters – Fight to Inspire” – 1st fem baseball-like cards of “Women Pioneers of the 70s,” urged

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Solutions to Reverse Extinction on Nov 29 Strike Day? 

By Suzy Chaffee on November 29, 2019

Solutions to Reverse Extinction on Nov 29 Strike Day? — Greta Thunberg urges, “Listen to the Indigenous!” By Olympian Suzy Chaffee Please join us for a powerful “Prayer Confluence” on Friday, Nov. 29, with *Four* Events: – Join the Global Climate Strike to “demand binding action (with penalties) from governments

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Did Aztec Oceandance and World Holy Mt Ceremonies Inspire PV’s Record Rains and Snows in U.S., Canada, Europe on Sept 28?

By Suzy Chaffee on November 21, 2019

Aztec Dancers, Cipactli, Itzcax, Mayahuel, Suzy, Huitzin, and Rosy performed an Oceandance they say helped inspire last month’s record rains in Puerto Vallarta, while cooling us off before the end of rainy season.   18 Suzy Chaffee – BanderasNews.com October 16, 2019 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – On September 28, 2019,

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EMERGENCY ARCTIC Prayer Sept 28th in solidarity with gifted Elders & Earth Healers

By Suzy Chaffee on September 27, 2019

EMERGENCY ARCTIC Prayer Sept 28th in solidarity with gifted Elders & Earth Healers on the World’s Holy Mts to give Mother Earth gratitude for sending snow and rain to the Arctic, Amazon, Congo, Australia…, and for the “2019 Record snowfall across Europe, Asia and USA – Video – Ice …,

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Earth Healing Prayers

By Suzy Chaffee on December 31, 2018

We give thanks for all those who are moved in their lives, to heal and protect the earth, in small ways and in large. Blessings on the composters, the gardeners, the breeders of worms and mushrooms, the soil-builders, those who cleanse the waters and purify the air, all those who clean up

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LORD’S PRAYER Honoring MOTHER EARTH.

By Suzy Chaffee on December 31, 2018

Our Mother who art underfoot and all about, hallowed be thy names. Thy seasons come, thy will be done, within us as around us. Thank you for our daily bread, our water, our air, our lives, and so much beauty; Lead us not into selfish craving and destructions, the hungers

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John Denver Singing and skiing – Dancing with the mountains

By Suzy Chaffee on December 26, 2018

Hail John for expressing how we are ONE when joyfully dancing with the Mts, especially with my fellow freestyle pioneers, and taking better care of Mother Earth like Native Americans. Why he did a soulful Christmas special at a Wyoming rez! We miss you John!

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Global Divestment Movement Celebrates Milestone: 1,000 Institutions With Nearly $8 Trillion in Assets Have Vowed to Ditch Fossil Fuels

By Suzy Chaffee on December 20, 2018
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Rolling Stones Magazine features Earth Guardians Youth Director Xiuhtezcatl Martinez

By Suzy Chaffee on December 7, 2018

Indigenous Climate Activist, Xiuhtezcatl, Seeks Signs of Hope in New ‘Magic’ Video You may know Xiuhtezcatl Martinez as one of the teens suing the U.S. government for failing to take action on the climate crisis. By the age of 14, Xiuhtezcatl — pronounced “shoe-tez-caht” —addressed the United Nations on environmental policy in English, Spanish,

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NOV 18, MT ASHLAND SKI AREA SNOW CEREMONY!

By Suzy Chaffee on November 18, 2018

YOU are dearly invited to join in solidarity with us, (as wherever you are is also blessed) for the “5th Annual SNOW Welcoming Ceremony” on Oregon’s Mt Ashland, 1 to 4pm, at the ski area. Only prayers & (amazing) music at this multicultural gathering giving gratitude for all the gifts of Mother Earth. Enjoy

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HARVARD BRAIN SURGEON’S “PROOF OF HEAVEN” 

By Suzy Chaffee on November 17, 2018

Dr Eben Alexander provided the ultimate mind-blowing “Proof of Heaven.” (Newsweek cover) and the “spirit world is real,” whom the tribes give gratitude to in their snow/raindances…  See details.  http://www.banderasnews.com/1810/edop-suzy-chaffee-proof-of-heaven.htm   It also proves karma – why Pope Francis urged others to also say “sorry” to the Indigenous of the Americas, make amends,

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World Peace Pilgrimage

By Suzy Chaffee on August 25, 2018

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Vallarta Hailed Mother Earth-Madre Tierra on Solstice

By Suzy Chaffee on April 1, 2018

Suzy Chaffee – BanderasNews.com March 23, 2018 Photo courtesy of Pinterest.com Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Mother Earth was royally celebrated on the Solstice by millions around the world, including the hundreds in Puerto Vallarta who gathered next to Los Muertos Pier and, led by joyful Azteca dancers, participated in sweetly regaling

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Riding Free

By Suzy Chaffee on February 22, 2018

See the First Nation Snowboard Team FNST’s “Riding Free” documentary that aired in 50 countries, by Oscar  winning Brit’s Grainmedia.com    Suzy inspired Canadian Olympian Steve Podborski in 2004, to team up with Squamish Aaron Marchant to give their First Nations youth a chance to snowboard at over 15 ski areas across

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Hermann Reitberger – Men’s ballet final, Calgary Olympic Games 1988

By Suzy Chaffee on February 22, 2018

Germany’s Herman Reitberger won men’s Ski Ballet Demo event at the 1988 Calgary Olympics.  NBC and CBC celebrated its 30th Anniversary, which may inspire a rebirth taking the best of the Olympic ballets and these film double ski ballets. 

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Speaking to the Water

By Suzy Chaffee on January 16, 2018



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Will Native American Day Replace Columbus Day?

By Suzy Chaffee on October 22, 2017

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Monday, October 9, was a landmark evolutionary day for America. South Dakota celebrated “Native American Day,” followed by the big-hearted cities of Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver, Phoenix, Minneapolis, and Austin, Texas. Our Native American Olympic Team Foundation (NAOTF) salutes these enlightened cities, as well as the states

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Olympian Suzy "Chapstick" Chaffee, NACAF's Co-founder and Co-chairman, gives a ride to Navajo Cissy Esiddy at Telluride, CO, the pioneering ski resort.


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Torrance "Blue Feather" Miller, N.Ute dance-skier, one of the stars of Utah Olympic Opening, dancing to 4 tribal victories in Aspen's Winterskol Parade. He asked his teacher, Loya Arrum Cesspooch, "Why do they treat us almost like celebrities in Colorado. "Because you are valuable Utes,"replied Loya, a descendent of Chief Colorow who lived near Aspen.

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Fancy Dancer, Evan Grant, dazzles the crowd at the Telluride event.


Southern Ute Co-Founder, Alden Naranjo, at memorial for brother Eugene who started unity bridge.


PRO SNOWBOARDER JEREMY JONES RECEIVES WHITE HOUSE “CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE” AWARD


Danielle Pelham (U.S. Chickasaw Tribe) winning the 2009 Taekwondo World Championships. Including her in the London Olympics could be a healing for humanity and help safeguard a phenomenal Games and their future.


13 yr old Olympic Hopeful Mariah Cooper (Lac Courte Oreille-Oneida), Jr Miss Honor the Earth Princess, prayer-signing her love for Mother Earth to open event for Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson, a Father of Earth Day.

Native Americans who inspired some of this progress L to R - Gene Tagaban (Tlingit-Cherokee), Mariah Cooper, (Lac Courte Oreilles-Oneida) Olympic Hopeful, Rollingbears Quintana (Lakota-Azteca)
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75 OLYMPIC MEDALISTS AND OTHER WINTER SPORTS ATHLETES URGE OBAMA ACTION ON CLIMATE, CLEAN ENERGY

Olympic skier "Suzy Chapstick" Chaffee joyfully unveiling affordable solutions right under our noses to cut global warming, fires and cancer almost in half.  Read more...

Photo courtesy Telluride SkiCo, a pioneer of her Native Ski Programs


Ute Mt youth welcomed home to Telluride's Mt Village with Ute sculpture to ski, snowboard and celebrate by Telski and town leaders: L-R Rabbi Michael Saftler, Olympian Suzy Chaffee, Kit Collins (cowboy hat) and Mayor David Glynn. Atop, Timber Manning holds baby eagle feather. Credit: Karen Goldman.


"Giving Native youth sports opportunities is the No. 1 priority of Indian Country,"
Tex Hall, former President of the National Congress of American Indians, NAOTF co-chair 2000-2001, Chairman of the Affiliated Tribes of N.D., tried out for the Denver Nuggets.

What a surprise as I thought Americans and Canadians lost completely their links with the ancient roots, knowledge and traditions of the original inhabitants, so thanks for sharing and all your efforts. --Eduardo de la Barrera, Latin American

NAOTF’s inspiring work is helping bring racial harmony to America.”       -- President Bill Clinton

“As co-founder and Vice Chair of the U.S. House of Representative’s Native American Caucus (60 members), congratulations on your Native American Millennial Ski events. It’s heartening to know that there are groups like yours across America that are working to better the lives of their Indian friends and neighbors."     --Patrick Kennedy, Member of Congress 

"Congratulations on all the efforts of Native American Olympic Team Foundation. All of us at Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation hope that the success of our "Future Ute Olympians Program" (taught by Billy's Olympic coaches) will stimulate other resorts and towns to host Native American youth for ski and snowboarding experiences. If we may be of further help in spreading the word, please let us know." --Chris Diamond, President, and Billy Kidd, Director of Skiing
2015 NAOTF & Suzy Chaffee
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