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| Annual Santa Fe Indian Market honors Native artistry |
SANTA FE, N.M. - Santa Fe's Indian Market is the annual world class, globally renowned American Indian art market that can jump start a new world career of serious art recognition for Native artists who win the coveted Best of Show award.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Hopi Chairman continues to serve the Hopi people
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KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - Hopi Tribal Chairman LeRoy Shingoitewa would like the Hopi people to know that he is busy getting the tribal government functioning as it should. One of the most urgent issues is the Snowbowl project where he will make a statement on the Hopi Tribe's position on snowmaking plans. He says he will make a statement on practitioner concerns and "by resolution of the tribe will make sure he stands up for Hopi beliefs of several people."
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Greyhills Academy starts school year
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TUBA CITY, Ariz. - In the last two weeks, Greyhills Academy High School has been bustling with activity to bring in the school year. On Aug. 5-6, the staff went through an orientation to get prepared for the school year. Some of the more notable events were the speeches made by the staff such as Athletic Director Toney Begay, who has been with the school since it opened almost 40 years ago. He is due to retire at the end of the year.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Multi-cultural student group visits Hopi Reservation |
POLACCA, Ariz. - Up With People highlighted a visit to the Hopi Reservation with a performance Aug. 26 as they mixed cultural tunes with American songs. Performing with 85 people from 17 countries, the group brought a high energy positive message about the need for people to reach out across cultures.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Buffalo Park provides locals a nearby nature fix |
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Every great city has a well known park. New York City has Central Park, which has been filmed in an incredible amount of movies. Phoenix has the Maricopa County Park system, which is the largest in the U.S. and South Mountain is the biggest of those parks.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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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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| Navajo Parks welcomes new manager
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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - With the Navajo Nation close to entering into a joint-partnership with the National Parks Service to maintain and manage Canyon de Chelly, Navajo Parks and Recreation has hired on a new park manager to take on the task of operating one of the Navajo people's most sacred sites.
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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| Griffith Springs: a floral feast for the senses |
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Those who want to find a lot of colorful flowers in a short distance should head to Griffith Springs because about a dozen type of wildflowers are out right now. It would be a botanist's dream. Yellow monkeyflower, purple thistle, yellow star flowers and firecracker penstemon are just some of the highlights.
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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| Ta'ala Hooghan InfoShop: a center for Native youth |
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The Ta'ala Hooghan InfoShop and Youth Media Arts Center located at 1700 N. Second St. is an action-packed center for Native American youth and activists. One of the youth services provided is the Outta Your Backpack Media (OYBM) program, which allows Native youth to develop and produce their own films projects.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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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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| Navajo election board supervisors table ballot language
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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - The Navajo Board of Election Supervisors voted to table a resolution approving the ballot language for a referendum on the election of judges and justices and other amendments to the Navajo Nation Code concerning the Judicial Branch until there is funding for public education.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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| IGR Committee votes to override Shirley veto |
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - The Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IGR) passed several resolutions last Monday, including a resolution to override Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley's veto of the proposed Western Navajo Agency Decentralization Pilot Project.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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| Fowler hosts appreciation cookout
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TUBA CITY, Ariz. - On August 5, Coconino County District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler hosted a BBQ in appreciation for the many volunteers that contributed to the Fourth of July festivities. Many people and their families attended to enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs and music by DJ EFX.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| 'Natural highs' at Cedar Breaks National Monument |
CEDAR CITY, Utah - Cedar Breaks National Monument is literally one of the high points in Utah with Point Supreme topping out at 10,350 feet. This majestic landmark offers trails, flowers and a great view. Panguitch Lake, Navajo Lake, Duck Pond and Duck Creek offer a lot of recreational opportunities with less of the crowds.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Hopi Day School promotes community involvement
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KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - The Hopi Day school has found creative ways to bring parents together each month by hosting a shin dig to allow parents to get together. The idea was developed after low attendance at parent meetings so staff and Principal Thomas came up with the idea to hold a monthly shin dig to get parents to come to the school and be more involved.
Wednesday, August 18, 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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| Gallup, N.M. mayor signs race relations agreement
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ST. MICHAELS, Ariz.-The mayor of Gallup, N.M. has signed a new government to government initiative to address human rights violations against Navajo citizens. Gallup Mayor Harry Mendoza signed the MOA last Thursday after the Gallup City Council unanimously approved the MOA 5-0 the previous evening.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Resolution to end veto authority of budgetary appropriations fails |
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - In a vote of 1 in favor and 5 opposed, the Government Services Committee recently denied passage of a resolution that would have clarified the authorities of the Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council and Navajo Nation President, including the president's veto authority.
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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| Hopi Lavayi Institute works to revitalize Hopi language
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KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - On July 30, the Hopi Lavayi Institute concluded its yearly program. This year's program included Hopi language classes for ages K-8 and young adults along with teacher training. Under the direction of Dr. Sheila Nicholas from the University of Arizona, children and young adults were immersed in the Hopi language during the classes for four weeks.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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| Navajo Council monitoring weather conditions
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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - The Office of the Speaker and Navajo Nation Council remain cautious as recent monsoon rains have caused flooding, muddy conditions and power outages in various communities across the Navajo Nation. On Aug. 4, the Commission of Emergency Management declared a state of emergency for the Navajo Nation.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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| Woods Canyon Lake - a haven for recreationists |
WOODS CANYON LAKE, Ariz. - Higher elevation, cooler temperatures, clouds and rain can be the elements of a good hike during the summer to cool folks off. Woods Canyon Lake, located on the far western edge of the Mogollon Rim offers all of that.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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| 'Secrets' revealed at Antelope Canyon |
PAGE, Ariz. - In Sam Littleman's backyard lays the greatest secrets and stories of the universe. Just ask him. He was born and raised within the canyons, learned the stories of the canyons ... He is the canyons.
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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| Title V status awarded to Title I contractors |
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - The 21st Navajo Nation Council passed legislation on July 21, authorizing Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, Inc., Utah Navajo Health Systems, Inc. and Winslow Indian Health Care Center, Inc., to participate in Title V Self-Governance.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
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| Kayenta Intermediate School makes AYP |
KAYENTA, Ariz. - Kayenta Intermediate School (KIS) Grades 3-5 have made the "No Child Left Behind" status of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for two straight years. This amazing academic achievement is due to the hard work by the staff at KIS, as well as the students and parents.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
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| Hopi Day School 'a model school' for Hopi language |
KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - The Hopi Day school has always been a center of the community in Kykotsmovi. According to Principal John Thomas, it is a community school for the people. Thomas has been teaching in the BIA system for more than 20 years from White Mountain to Moencopi Day School. He has a strong feeling about community involvement and feels that Hopi Day School is a "community school open to activities."
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
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| Hopi Board of Education discusses language program |
KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - On July 27 the Hopi Board of Education met for its monthly meeting. One of the items on the agenda was the Hopi Lavayi program, which is set up to help preserve the Hopi language.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
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| Greyhills Academy board meets to discuss challenges
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TUBA CITY, Ariz. - On July 16-17 the Greyhills School board held their summer retreat in Las Vegas, Nev. to discuss issues concerning the schools before the school year started. It has been a challenging past year for Greyhills with the reorganization of the staff and resignation of two board members.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
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| Term sheets for Fire Rock, Upper Fruitland and Twin Arrows casinos modified
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WINDOW ROCK Ariz. - On July 26, the Budget and Finance Committee passed several pieces of legislation sponsored by Honorable Hoskie Kee (Littlewater/Baca-Prewitt/Casamero Lake) that modified term sheets for the Fire Rock Navajo Casino, Upper Fruitland Casino and Twin Arrows Casino and Resort.
Tuesday, August 03, 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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| Tribal leaders holds SB 1070 forum |
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Sen. Albert Hale and community leaders discussed potential impacts SB 1070 will have on Arizona Indian nations at the Arizona State Capitol on July 21. Phoenix Vice Mayor Michael Nowakowski, Promise Arizona, the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission and Apache County Sheriff Joe Dedman provided information on how best to prepare before the enactment date of July 29.
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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| Summer sufferers reap rewards of Bell Trail hike |
BELL TRAIL, CAMP VERDE, Ariz. - Bell Trail is one of many trails in the Wet Beaver Creek system. Three words best describe Bell Trail No. 13 during the summer: Heat, water and lizards.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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| Penobscot Tribe tackles river restoration project |
AUGUSTA, Maine - Author Edward Abbey and other environmentalists who hate dams will be proud of the Penobscot Tribe's project to tear down two dams and stop hydroelectricity at a third dam. This project isn't just about the environment; it's about restoring a river so that the Penobscot Tribe in Maine can return to its way of life.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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| Navajo Council passes crucial legislation
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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - The Navajo Nation Council passed historic legislation last week authorizing the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, Inc., Utah Navajo Health Systems, Inc. and Winslow Indian Health Care Center, Inc., to participate in Title V Self-Governance. The Council also passed the Judicial Elections Referendum Act of 2010 and the Tobacco Products and Licensing Act Amendments of 2010.
Tuesday, July 27, 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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| Yavapai-Apache Nation leads fight against diabetes |
CAMP VERDE, Ariz. - With diabetes and other health issues on the rise in Native American communities, the Yavapai-Apache Nation (YAN) took the unprecedented step of supporting and implementing a healthy lifestyle agenda for its tribal members and employees. This agenda includes efforts from collaborating with the national media to implementing internal programs designed to reverse the trend of diabetes.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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| Native artists highlight Prescott Indian Market |
PRESCOTT, Ariz. - Zuni Pueblo artist Raylan Edaakie and Shoshone-Yukut artist Black Eagle were two of the top artists at the Prescott Indian Art Market (PIAM) July 13-14 at Sharlot Hall Museum. Edaakie won first place in the jewelry division while Black Eagle won the top prize in the traditional category.
Tuesday, July 20, 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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