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Arlando Teller sworn in as first Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs for the U.S. Dept. of Transportation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Arlando Teller was officially sworn in as the first Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs for the U.S. Department of Transportation May 8.

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Land acknowledgement mural unveiled at University of New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An Indigenous peoples’ land and territory acknowledgment was unveiled on May 5 and placed at the heart of the University of New Mexico campus.

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Indian Country loses a ‘Small Giant’

Tribal leaders from across Indian Country are mourning the passing of former National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) President Joe Garcia, who served three terms as governor of the Ohkay Owingeh, a federally recognized pueblo in New Mexico. Garcia died on May 11 and a traditional funeral has already been held. Garica was 70.

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NAU Student Spotlight: Jayme Biakeddy

Biakeddy said that the team she worked with in Fort Defiance was the driving force for her going back to school to earn her Master of Public Health.

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Indigenous author Julie Buchholtz debuts childrens book that explores Native American identity

Julie Buchholtz didn’t plan for an internet search to change her life, but it did. Buchholtz, a member of the Bay Mills Indian Tribe, dreamed of being a published author.

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Navajo Nation mourns loss of WWII veteran Steven Harrison

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation leaders are paying tribute to the life and military service of the late Steven Harrison, a member of the Navajo Nation and World War II veteran, who passed away May 10 at the age of 101.

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Indian National Finals Rodeo Tour Qualifier coming to Window Rock June 17-18

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. —The Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture (NNDA) and Navajo Fair Office recently announced they will be hosting the first-ever Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) Tour Qualifier on the Navajo Nation June 17-18 at the Dean C. Jackson Memorial Arena in Window Rock.

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Change Labs business coach, Holly Patterson recognized for ethical leadership in her work

TUBA CITY, Ariz. — Change Labs team member Holly Patterson has been named the recipient of CNM’s New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards 2023 - Emerging Leader in Ethical Excellence.

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Tuba City students impress governing board with presentation on D.C. trip

TUBA CITY, Ariz. — A group of Tuba City High School students impressed the Tuba City Unified School District Governing Board April 12 with a presentation on their recent trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS) Conference.

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Guest column: We need more Native American representation in oral health care

Guest column: We need more Native American representation in oral health care

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Letter to the Editor: FCC landline shutdown disadvantages Arizona residents

I just found out that in August of last year, the FCC authorized (www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-grants-relief-outdated-burdensome-phone-industry-regulations) telecom companies to end copper wire landline phone service and switch to phone service that uses the internet.

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Native Public Media celebrates 50 years of broadcasting in Indian Country

PHOENIX – In 1972, KYUK radio in Bethel, Alaska, became one of the first Native-owned and operated radio stations in the U.S. Fifty years later, over 65 radio and television stations are broadcasting across fifteen states in Indian Country.

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"Reservation Dogs" returns for season three this August

The hit show “Reservation Dogs” will return for its third season on Aug. 2, per an FX announcement.

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Biden administration clarifies 1872 Mining Law; says huge Nevada lithium mine can proceed

RENO, Nevada — The Biden administration says it has completed a court-ordered review that should ensure construction continues at a Nevada lithium mine, despite legal challenges brought by conservationists and tribal leaders.

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North Rim to reopen June 2 with limited services available

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled on June 2 with limited visitor services and water conservation measures because of a break in the North Rim water pipeline.

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Obituary: Donald Ray Petranovich

Donald will be greatly missed by his family and friends, and all the players and relationships he developed over the years.

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Navajo Nation honors the life of community leader Dorothy Bitsilly

Former Tohatchi Red Willow Farm Board president and beloved community leader Dorothy Bitsilly, passed away Feb. 23 at the age of 93.

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Obituary: Ralph "Sam" Connor Jr.

Ralph “Sam” Conner Jr., age 86, passed peacefully at home in Winslow Arizona on January 21, 2022

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