Nichole Smallcanyon is Diné, from the Bitterwater clan and born for the Towering House clan. Their maternal grandfather is from the Many Goats clan, and their paternal grandfather is from the Salt clan. Originally from Navajo Mountain, Arizona, they relocated to Phoenix in the early 2000s. Nichole is committed to reclaiming and honoring diverse gender identities within their culture, therefore identifying as nádleehi, which translates to, 'one who is constantly transforming', and is a perfect match to describe Nichole's gender fludity. With a background in American Indian Studies and a strong commitment to expanding access to affordable housing, Nichole serves as a Housing Navigation Specialist for one•n•ten’s POND Housing Program. They approach their work with a strong sense of responsibility to youth, grounded in kinship, reciprocity, and hózhó.