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| Severe weather wreaks havoc across the Navajo Nation
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Navajo residents across Arizona, New Mexico affected by impact of heavy rains, flooding
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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| Hotevilla store continues serving community members |
HOTEVILLA, Ariz. - Michael Hunter, manager of the Hotevilla Community Store, wants the Hopi community to know that the store is continually being upgraded to meet the needs of the community. One of the upgrades made was to the gas pumps, which now offer mid grade as well as premium grade and diesel.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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| Hopi Tribe continues to recover from flooding |
POLACCA, Ariz. - It has been just over two weeks since the Hopi Tribe formally declared a state of emergency for residents of First Mesa because of excessive flooding caused by torrential rains in residential, farming and graveyard areas in the Polacca area.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Arizona visitors come for more than the tourist scene |
FOREST LAKE, Ariz. - Millions of tourists visit Arizona each year, but they aren't all here just to see the Grand Canyon or Lake Powell. Some come on a personal odyssey, seeking something more than a vacation. Some come to answer a higher call.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Moenkopi Development Corporation on track
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UPPER MOENKOPI, Ariz. - The Moenkopi Development Corporation (MDC) is still going strong. Board member LeRoy Sakiestewa stated that the hotel and truck stop project is still on track despite the recent resignation of Chief Executive Officer Daniel Honahnie.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Tuba City fire house damaged by arson |
Former volunteer arrested, awaiting court
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Hopi group asks for chairman's resignation |
KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - Jack Harding Jr. and about 40 supporters of the "Hopi Silent Majority" group marched for a second time to the Hopi tribal chambers on Aug. 9 to deliver a second letter to Hopi Chairman Leroy Shingoitewa regarding their concerns outlined in their first protest last month.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Veterinarians visit the Navajo reservation |
TUBA CITY, Ariz, - Veterinarians from Raleigh, N.C. recently came to the Navajo reservation to vaccinate pets and provide treatment to livestock. The Christian Veterinary Mission, sponsored by the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, has been coming to the reservation for eight years. This is Dr. Paige Wages' eighth trip to the reservation.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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| Inter-tribal COALition holds informational forum at Hopi |
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Snowmaking, CO2 storage issues discussed
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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| Graffiti removal begins on Western Navajo and Hopi
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TUBA CITY and MOENKOPI, Ariz. - The Western Navajo-Hopi Meth Task Force recently launched its summer program to attack graffiti in Navajo and Hopi communities throughout the western district. On July 9, the Task Force, which included a number of local families and members of the Tuba City Boys and Girls Club, hit numerous graffiti locations in Tuba City and did the same thing in Moenkopi Village on July 10.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
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| Hopi Rangers host fishing derby |
PASTURE CANYON, Ariz. - On July 25, the Hopi Rangers under the direction of Roderick Holmes held their Seventh Annual Fishing Derby for Navajo and Hopi youth. Over 80 kids participated however not all them stayed until the end.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
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| Hopi Chairman's job is to bring stability
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KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - The Hopi Tribal Chairman responded to a recent "Silent Majority" protest and wanted to make clear that he respects every Hopi's right to speak his opinion and that he is more than happy to sit down with Jack Harding and discuss issues. He stated that he and Vice-Chairman Honanie were elected by the people to "bring stability to the Hopi Tribal government and they have been very busy continually making headway."
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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| Hotevilla youth center keeps kids busy
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HOTEVILLA, Ariz. - During the summer, Hotevilla children keep busy through the efforts of Pam Ovah and her staff at the Hotevilla Youth Center. During the summer months kids attend telescope making activities to look at the stars. On a recent night they had a pajama party complete with a marshmallow roast, scary movies, and pizza.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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| Traditional Hopi foods crucial in Hopi life |
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Food should be respected as a living entity
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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| Bike riders cross the rez for charity
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CAMERON, Ariz. - Over the past couple of months there have been a couple of charity organizations crossing the reservation on bikes to bring aid to the needy. The first group to come through was the Race Across America group. Starting in Oceanside, Calif., their destination was Annapolis, Md. The race started June 7 and ended June 21, which gave them approximately two weeks to travel across the country.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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| Hopi programs hold two community health events |
KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - In the past two weeks, there have been two events promoting health for youth and men. On July 8 the Hopi Head Start program hosted a mass screening for incoming head start students. The target age was from 0-5 and was part of the recruitment efforts for Head Start and the Babyface programs.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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| Hopi Radio KUYI to celebrate 10th anniversary
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KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - The Hopi Foundation Board of Trustees and staff are honored to announce KUYI 88.1 FM, Hopi Radio, will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a live music festival on Oct. 10 at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center. The festival will include your favorite music genres as featured on KUYI such as traditional and contemporary Native American, country, blues and reggae music.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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| Hopi Council visted by new 'Hopi Silent Majority' group |
KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - Last Tuesday morning, Hopi tribal member Jack Harding of Kykotsmovi marched with his newly formed community group called "Hopi Senom-The Silent Majority" to deliver a letter to the Hopi Tribal Council.
The letter expressed a number of community concerns and dissatisfaction with decisions being made.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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| Tuba City celebrates Fourth of July |
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Event held to raise funds for Tuba City Fire Department
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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| Navajo Housing Authority announces logo contest winner |
TONALEA, Ariz. - Navajo Housing Authority (NHA) recently unveiled its new logo created by Ryan Wilson, 27, a Tonalea resident and recent graduate of Northern Arizona University. Wilson, who obtained his degree in graphic design, was awarded a $250 check for his efforts on June 28. "It is an honor to have my design selected as NHA's new logo," Wilson said.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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| Navajo Arts and Crafts holds Fourth of July sale
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KAYENTA, Ariz. - Over the July Fourth weekend the Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise (NACE) held a tent sale. On sale was western clothing - everything from boots to shirts.
NACE is a non-profit business wholly owned by the Navajo Nation established to help artists sell their merchandise and try to stem the influx of counterfeit products.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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| Tuba City Judicial Court hosts information sessions |
TUBA CITY, Ariz. - On June 18 and 25 the Tuba City Judicial Court held two separate public information sessions. The sessions informed the public on probate issues, transfer of grazing permits, quiet title and transfer of homesite leases in the event of leaseholder death, among others.
Staff attorney Tina Hatathlie hosted the events along with Judge Allen Sloan and a representative from the BIA land office.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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| Healthy food systems for Navajo Nation addressed |
TUBA CITY, Ariz. - More than 50 local food activists attended a two-day seminar June 15-16 at the Senior Citizens Center. Speakers from as far away as Taos, N.M. and Telluride, Colo. addressed members of the newly formed Western Navajo Food Policy Council, which was formed in conjunction with Diné Inc. and Navajo Nation Traditional Agricultural Outreach.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
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| 'Spirit of Nizhoni' reaches out to teens |
TUBA CITY, Ariz. - On June 23, the Spirit of the Sun Nizhoni Project Youth Committee held a summer BBQ event for youth. Jan Norquest of the University of Arizona Flagstaff Cooperative Extension invited teens to get together through her organization. The BBQ was held at the Greyhills Academy campus and participants were treated to hamburgers, hotdogs, soda and root beer floats.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
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| Recruitment continues for Hopi Leadership Program |
KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - Sept. 13 will mark the beginning of the third year of the Hopi Leadership Program (HLP). Sponsored by the Hopi Foundation, the leadership program was established in 2006 in response to a need for strong, effective and culturally grounded professionals and leaders at Hopi. To date, a total of 27 Hopi and Tewa individuals have completed the program, creating a network of professionals at Hopi.
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
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