Jihan Gearon

Jihan Gearon is an Indigenous feminist, painter, writer, organizer, and leader in Indigenous environmental justice. She is Diné and Nahi?ii (Black) and originally comes from the community of Old Sawmill, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation. She is Tódích’ií’nii (Bitter Water clan) and her maternal grandfather is T?’ashchí’í (Red Bottom clan. She is a nationally recognized movement leader in environmental and climate justice, just transition, Indigenous Peoples rights, and indigenous feminism. 

 At the age of thirty-five, Jihan was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. As part of her journey of healing, she turned to painting, creating bold, powerful works that featured the animals, people, and other beings that protected, motivated, and transformed her during her recovery. Her paintings bring her passions in life together, showcasing feminine energy, connections with the natural and spiritual worlds, and the future of a healthy planet.