News for Tuesday, September 26, 2017

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All national parks and monuments will offer free admission Saturday, Sept. 30 in celebration of National Public Lands Day.

By Courtesy of Prescott Daily Courier September 26, 2017
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I will be voting an emphatic no for the upcoming referendum measure regarding the proposed expenditure of a portion of the Navajo Nation Permanent Trust Fund principal balance to support the Navajo Nation Council-inspired Transportation Stimulus Plan.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer September 26, 2017
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Around the Rez: Sept. 27

By Navajo-Hopi Observer September 26, 2017
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I want Bears Ears National Monument shrunk or rescinded.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer September 26, 2017
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The Winslow Bulldogs defeated the Coconino Panthers 24-14 in Flagstaff Sept.22. The Bulldogs remain undefeated at 5-0 while Coconino fell to 1-4.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer September 26, 2017
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During Indian Week at Hopi High School, Hope Honanie was named Miss Hopi High and Alan Paxon was selected as Mr. Hopi High.

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The 8th annual Hopi Arts and Cultural Festival, which takes place Sept. 30 — Oct. 1, is an opportunity for visitors and residents to experience Hopi art and culture at its best.

September 26, 2017
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Flagstaff officials support addressing border town issues with Navajo Nation
Regulation of alcohol sales, auto dealership practices and desecration of Peaks among topics discussed

On Sept. 14, Navajo Nation Speaker LoRenzo Bates welcomed Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans, along with three members of the Flagstaff City Council to discuss the importance of building a stronger partnership to address border town issues and concerns impacting Navajo people in the city of Flagstaff and surrounding Navajo communities.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer September 26, 2017
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uring the Western Agency Council meeting Sept. 16, members of the Navajo Nation Council presented nearly $255,000 to the Tonalea/Red Mesa Chapter to carry out a pilot project to construct 10 homes in the Bennett Freeze area.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer September 26, 2017
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Founded in 2001 by the Grand Canyon Music Festival, the NACAP (Native American Composers Apprenticeship Program) has had overwhelming success as the only Native music composer program for high school aged American Indian students in the nation.

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When John Doyle first noticed signs of trouble in the Little Bighorn River, he was still a young member of the Apsaalooke Nation in southeastern Montana.

By By Lauren Kalijur and Macee Beheler Special report by News 21, courtesy of Cronkite News September 26, 2017
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Chris Navarro, owner of Aspen Fireplace & Stone, is selling a coal burning stove that he recommends for its health benefits and its efficiency.

September 26, 2017
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On Sept.11, the Resources and Development Committee (RDC) received a report from divisions across the Nation regarding utility disconnections that continue to impact Navajo chapters.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer September 26, 2017
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On Sept. 18, the Health, Education, and Human Services Committee considered Legislation No. 0347-17, which seeks to amend the Navajo Nation Criminal Code Title 17 to enact the Navajo Nation Revenge Porn Act.

September 26, 2017