My name is Isaiah Paul Fastbadger Servantez, also known by my Ndé name, Hwiigo Naogoosch’idn (Fastbadger), given to me by my grandmother Annie Aleman.

My family roots connect me to the Jicarilla Apache Łichíí’ Diné (Red Clan), Cochiti, Isleta, Santa Clara, Yaqui, and Xi’ui (Pame) peoples of the Southwest and Northern Mexico. My father’s lineage traces through New Mexico, while my mother’s family connects to Texas and San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

Raised in a traditional Southwestern migrant household that eventually put down roots in Torrington, Wyoming, I grew up surrounded by family, hard work, movement, and Indigenous traditions. My experiences working throughout Denver and Colorado shaped my understanding of responsibility, resilience, and working-class life.

I am an Indigenous artist, musician, and activist dedicated to expressing my heritage through art, music, storytelling, and cultural work. I use my creative work to honor my ancestors, highlight Indigenous histories and experiences, and help keep our cultures and stories visible for future generations.

My story is rooted in the resilience of my family and the peoples who came before me. I carry their names, traditions, struggles, and strength forward while working to create a future where Indigenous voices, artists, musicians, and communities are respected, represented, and heard.

I am a lineal descendant of Indigenous peoples, with my family lineage connecting me to several Indigenous communities of the Southwest and Northern Mexico. Through my paternal grandfather, Tony Servantez, I descend from the Jicarilla Apache Łichíí’ Diné (Tinde/Łichíí – Red Clan) and Cochiti peoples. Through my paternal grandmother, Elma Santillanes, I also have Isleta Pueblo and Santa Clara Pueblo ancestry. On my maternal side, my grandmother Annie Aleman connects me to Yaqui ancestry and gave me my Ndé name, Hwiigo Naogoosch’idn (Fastbadger). Fastbadger began as a joking nickname my grandmother Annie gave me, but over the years the name stayed with me, became part of how my close family knew me, and eventually grew into a meaningful part of my identity. Through my maternal grandfather, Damasio “Macho” Aleman, I descend from the Xi’ui (Pame) people of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. These family lines connect me to generations of Indigenous ancestors whose histories, cultures, and traditions continue to shape my identity today.