News for Tuesday, August 8, 2017

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Elections in Arizona from now until 2018 midterms must become referendums on education funding, not on the president.

By David Jaffee, Phoenix, Arizona August 8, 2017
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Suvoyuki Day is an annual event held the first Saturday in August.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer August 8, 2017
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Those who love massive amounts of a variety of flowers, the butterflies that go along with it, running creeks and large swimming holes will find Kinder Crossing hike #19 the perfect place to go right now.

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To appreciate the spirit of the Lori Piestewa National Native American Games is to understand what occurs beyond the competition.

By Kelly Broderick, Cronkite News August 8, 2017
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Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye welcomes the Moving Wall to the Navajo Nation at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort Aug. 10-16.

August 8, 2017

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host the second annual Walk Like MADD fundraiser Aug. 19 at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Window Rock, Arizona.

August 8, 2017
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Superintendent of Navajo Head Start removed following federal investigation
Sharon Singer removed, July 28, for egregious misuse of Navajo Nation funds

The Department of Diné Education (DODE) removed Sharon Singer, superintendent of Navajo Head Start, from her position July 28.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer August 8, 2017
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A man charged with murder, sexual assault and other counts in the death of an 11-year-old girl on the largest American Indian reservation changed his pleas to guilty Aug. 1 in a case that prompted calls to expand the AMBER Alert system and the death penalty to tribal communities across the U.S.

By Russell Contreras, Associated Press August 8, 2017
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Tracing their footsteps: the Bunion Derby of 1928
Hopi runner Nicholas Quamawahu a favorite in 1928 Bunion Run from L.A. to N.Y.C.

A buzz of excitement permeated the community, as the residents of Williams eagerly awaited the arrival of dozens of men running from Seligman to Williams on day 13 of the 1928 Transcontinental Footrace.

By Wendy Howell August 8, 2017
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Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty (Beclabito, Cove, Gad Íí’áhí/ Tókǫ’í, Red Valley, Tooh Haltsooí, Toadlena/ Two Grey Hills, Tsé Ałnáozt’i’í) attended several court proceedings this week to support Navajo victims and their families.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer August 8, 2017
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President Begaye approves Naat’aanii Development Corporation
Corporation to lead Nation in future economic development, boost employment percentages

On July 25, Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye signed legislation approving the establishment of the Naat’áanii Development Corporation (NDC), positioning the Nation toward a higher level of economic development by using the corporations four subsidiaries.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer August 8, 2017
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During a consultation held July 18 with representatives from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), President Russell Begaye called for improved healthcare services and specialized facilities on the Navajo Nation.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer August 8, 2017
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Tuba City Regional Health Care receives grant to increase opioid safety
Generation Rx Grant supports healthcare systems in the misson to reduce risk of opioid overdose and dependency

The Cardinal Health Foundation announced Aug. 1 that it awarded Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC) a grant from its Generation Rx Best Practices in Pain Management program.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer August 8, 2017