1953

Since her early childhood, with an explorer's nature inherent in her ancestors Meriwether Lewis and Ralph Waldo Emerson, Niánn has had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and the character of one who truly loves discovery and the adventure of life.

Niánn's father Leland Chase, 1943 (age 19).

Leland Chase in Dulce, New Mexico 1950.

Niánn's mother Marilyn Chase.

Leland and Marilyn Chase's wedding.

Niánn and Marilyn Chase.

Niánn Emerson Chase was born in Ames, Iowa.

Niánn (1950) welcomes her sister Linda.

The Chase family moves to Arizona.

Niánn (center) with sisters Linda (left) and Susan (right).

Niánn the girl scout with sisters Susan and Linda and brother Doug.

Niánn grew up on four different Native American reservations in Arizona.

High school graduation (17 years old).

Niánn At San Carlos Apache Reservation.

Niánn and daughter Stephanie.

Niánn With Daughter Heather, 1978.

Niánn and Van of Urantia move to Prescott, Arizona in 1988.

Twins SanSkritA and DeleVan are born in December 1988.

Amadon arrived on July 17, 1990.

The Mandate of the Bright & Morning Star moves to Sedona in 1990.

Amadon and Niánn.

Van of Urantia and Niánn Emerson Chase visiting Titus, the oldest living Hopi elder who passed away at the age of 101.

Enjoying Oak Creek in Sedona.

Van of Urantia and Niánn Emerson Chase.

Van of Urantia and Niánn Emerson Chase.

Niánn Emerson Chase, Lakota Elder Wallace Black Elk, and Van of Urantia.

Niánn hiking at the original Avalon EcoVillage in Sedona, which is now Camp Avalon.

DeleVan, Amadon, and SanSkritA.

Reading children's school work at Global Community Communications Schools for Children and Teen's Annual Celebration of Education.

Niánn and Van of Urantia at Future Studios in Sedona, Arizona.

Van of Urantia and Niánn Emerson Chase with Japanese journalists Misa Yamamoto and Hidehiko Kuwata.

Niánn Emerson Chase, Yavapai County Supervisor Chip Davis, and Van of Urantia, Earth Sustainability Day Celebration at Avalon EcoVillage.

Former Warner Brothers Executive, Liaison Human-Rights Minister Santeen (deceased), Van of Urantia, and Niánn Emerson Chase.

Spectacular Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona.

Naomi Sekita, Niánn Emerson Chase, Japanese artist Mineo Akiyama, and Van of Urantia.

During a Global Change Teachings for the New Millennium World-Wide Webcast from Future Studios in Sedona, Arizona.

Niánn and Celinas, Managing Attorney with Global Family Legal Services.

With son, Amadon and daughter, DeleVan.

In 2007 Global Community Communications Alliance begins its move from Sedona to Rio Rico, Arizona.

The Tumacácori Mountains.

With San Carlos Apache Jr. High School students at the Fiesta de Rio Rico.

Niánn with her daughter, SanSkritA.

With son Amadon in San Diego, California.

Niánn shares some thoughts on education at the annual Celebration of Education.

Niánn and Dennis Banks (AIM co-founder) at the 2016 Purification Gathering at Avalon EcoVillage.

Niánn teaching at an Earth Harmony Sustainability Seminar.

Niánn visiting Sedona.

Niánn teaching at a Sunday Service at Avalon Gardens & EcoVillage.

Niánn and Van of Urantia teaching from The Urantia Book at a Sunday Service at Avalon EcoVillage.

Niánn and Van of Urantia with two of their grandchildren, AlaJi (left) TaShen (right).

Niánn with son, Amadon, his wife, AvaJaCyone, and their daughter, AlaJi.

Niánn’s daughter DeleVan, with her husband, Austein, and their daughters, Amarna and Lena.

Sunset at Avalon EcoVillage.

Double rainbow over The Global Temple at Avalon EcoVillage.

Monolithic Domes at Avalon EcoVillage.