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| Native musicians highlight Native Roots, Rhythm Festival
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SANTA FE, N.M. - Where else can you get first class Native music showmanship, comedy, dance performances, spoken word poetry and the chance to shake your booty on the dance floor for four fun-filled nights? Where else, but at the Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Uranium exposure in Navajo mothers, infants studied |
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a division of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, has announced an agreement with the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center for a three-year study on pregnancy outcomes and child development in relation to uranium exposure among Navajo mothers and infants living on the Navajo Nation.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Taos elder to receive 'Spirit of the Heard' award |
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Tony Reyna of Taos Pueblo was chosen as this year's recipient of the Seventh Annual Spirit of the Heard Award. Each year, the museum's board of trustees honors an individual who has demonstrated personal excellence either individually or as a community leader. The Spirit of the Heard Award reinforces the mission of the museum, which is to educate the public about the heritage and living arts and cultures of Native peoples.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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| Flagstaff youth wins tobacco prevention advertising contest |
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Last month, the Coconino County Health Department (CCHD) Native Life Youth Coalition attended the 2010 Tobacco Youth Premiere Event held at Northern Arizona University. The Native Life Youth Coalition is part of the CCHD Tobacco Use Prevention Program and works to educate and bring awareness about tobacco and alcohol abuse among youth and Native Americans.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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| How to stretch your back-to-school budget
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State and local government budget cuts have taken tremendous tolls on practically every public service, including schools. As parents, you're probably already being asked to contribute more to fund your children's classroom and extracurricular activities. That means when it comes to personal budgeting, we've simply got to do more with less.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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| Lynda Lovejoy announces candidacy for Navajo Nation President
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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - With her supporters, family and campaign staff at her side, Lynda Lovejoy announced her candidacy for Navajo Nation president on May 4. "I am listening to our people and we must hear from them," she said. "I am running to help restore integrity back to our tribal government and to bring pride back to the Navajo Nation. Our core Navajo values of using the concept of k'e ... is gradually being diminished."
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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| Rex Lee Jim announces candidacy for Navajo Nation President
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Yá'átééh shí k'é dóó shí dine'é! My name is Rex Lee Jim, and I announce my candidacy for Navajo Nation President. I am Kinlichíinii ("Red House People") and I'm born for the Táchii'nii ("Red-Running-into-the-Water"). My maternal grandfather clan is Kiyaa'áánii ("Towering House People") and my paternal grandfather clan is Nakaii Dine'é ("Mexican" Clan).
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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| Joshua Lavar Butler announces candidacy for Tuba City Council Delegate |
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - Encouragement from Toh Nanees Dizi (Tuba City) Chapter citizens was enough for Joshua Lavar Butler to run for Navajo Nation Council. "I feel it is time to put my experience and my skills to work at the next level as a policy maker," Butler said. "As a resident of Tuba City, I want to see our Chapter progress and succeed. As budget constraints begin to tighten everywhere, economic development is the means to self-sufficiency for our community."
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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| Pat Carr announces candidacy for District 2 State Representative |
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - When retired educator Patrick Carr was asked to run for a vacant seat in the Arizona State Legislature, he leaped at the opportunity. For the past 40 years, Carr served as a labor leader and award-winning educator in schools and communities across District 2, which extends from the Four Corners region to Peach Springs and to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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| Arizona readers can contribute to state parks |
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POLACCA, Ariz. - Readers can help Arizona Highways magazine and the state parks at the same time. The magazine has established a program with the state parks where people can purchase a subscription for $24 with $5 going toward the state parks.
Friday, April 30, 2010
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| Navajo County communities team up to brand region, attract businesses |
HOLBROOK, AZ - The Navajo County Regional Development Council (NCRDC) has contracted with an economic development marketing and branding expert to promote the Navajo County region as a great place to bring and build a business.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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| Olympic snowboarder gets 'inked' with Hopi symbols
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Olympic snowboarder and gold medalist Shaun White was so inspired by his most recent win at this year's 2010 Olympic games that he and his father decided to commemorate the win by getting new arm tattoos.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
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| Hopi High radio class to hold fundraiser for trip
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HOTEVILLA, Ariz. - The Mesa Boys country band will perform a country dance from 8-11 p.m. Friday at the Hotevilla Youth/Elderly Center to raise funds for Hopi High radio and journalism class.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
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| Haiti, reservation disaster relief benefit concert |
PHOENIX, Ariz. - A special benefit concert for victims of the Haiti earthquakes and also for Arizona Native reservation storm victims will be held at the Hard Rock Café in Phoenix. The price is only $10 per person, all ages.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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| Dillinger in Winslow - Truth or Legend? |
WINSLOW, Ariz. - Every city has tales that no one knows for sure are truth or legend. Some of the most exciting incidents ... are probably events that could have happened but are really the products of someone's imagination.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
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| Partnership for a Drug-Free America launches annual photo/video contest
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The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, Arizona Affiliate and Navajo County Drug Project are pleased to announce its "Represent If You're Above It" contest.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
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| Cliff Castle offers free blackjack lessons |
CAMP VERDE, Ariz. - Hit or Stand? Aces High or Aces Low? Blackjack or "21" is the most popular and glamorous casino game in the world. Cliff Castle Casino is offering free daily Blackjack lessons.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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| State unemployment rate drops to 8.9 percent
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PHOENIX, Ariz. - Arizona non-farm employment gained jobs in November at about the same rate (+0.5 percent) as in October, according to the Arizona Department of Commerce. The over-the-month increase in jobs for November was 12,800, with 11,100 of those from the private sector.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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| 'White Buffalo Rescue' offers message of peace
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Laura Flood recently penned an updated, more animated version of her work, the "White Buffalo Rescue," for children. The children's book is available for purchase prior to Christmas.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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| Hillerman was great author, teacher of Indian lore |
Tony Hillerman is one of the most successful and well known authors and one of the most popular ones to use the Navajo and other Indian cultures as a major part of his novels.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
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| Photo: Tis' the season for holiday giving |
A holiday food drive was held during the 64th annual Winslow Christmas parade on Nov. 21. Winslow Chamber of Commerce officials encouraged donations of non-perishable food items and toys.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
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| Hopi JROTC attends Native American Day in Maricopa County |
On Nov. 6, the Hopi High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Honor Guard and Drill Team attended the celebration of Native American Veterans throughout Maricopa County.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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| Winslow may get private prison complex
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WINSLOW, Ariz. - The Winslow Planning and Zoning Commission recently approved conditional use permits for Ruby Wash Properties, LLC regarding a private prison complex to be built near the present Arizona State Prison at the southern border of the city.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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| MOVIE REVIEW: 'This Is It' |
Even though I will get to the finer details of the recently released Kenny Ortega directed, Michael Jackson movie "This Is It" in this review, let me just say flatly, "This Is It," lives up to the intense media hype.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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| Heard Museum offers appraisal day Saturday |
If you were unable to score tickets to Antiques Roadshow when the show came to Phoenix, learn more about those items lurking in your closet or collecting dust on your display shelves. Bring them to Heard Museum North Scottsdale during American Indian Art and Artifacts Appraisal Day.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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