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Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, First Lady Phefelia Nez, Vice President Myron Lizer, and Second Lady Dottie Lizer extended their greatest appreciation to outgoing Miss Navajo Nation Shaandiin Parrish, whose reign came to an end Sept. 11 with the crowning of a new Miss Navajo Nation.

The Miss Native American USA organization recently expressed its gratitude to Lexie James (Hopi) of Polacca, Arizona for serving and completing two consecutive years as Miss Native American USA.

With a time of 2 hours, 38 minutes and 8 seconds at the Shiprock Marathon, Kyle Sumatzkuku, a Native American endurance runner from the Hopi Tribe, has qualified for the 125th Boston Marathon Oct. 11.

A psychological thriller set in the Four Corners region of the Southwest, "Dark Winds" centers on two Navajo Nation police officers trying to solve a double murder.

Several areas along the trail system have petroglyphs on the rock walls and boulders

Beginning Sept. 1, an additional $300 incentive to encourage anglers to catch and keep brown trout at Lees Ferry Reach below Glen Canyon Dam will be added to a Brown Trout Incentivized Harvest Program.

Ask anyone in Indian Country to name their favorite Native comedian and Tatanka Means is likely one of the top names you will hear.

The Navajo Nation's Veterinary Program's 'Foster Appreciation' drive-thru event took place Aug. 30.

‘Becoming Hopi: A History’ is a comprehensive look at the history of the people of the Hopi mesas as it has never been told before — one that is told for the Hopi people themselves.

Duane Koyawena painting for the juvenile detention center in Flagstaff.

Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Wilder Begay, from Flagstaff, Arizona, tests a sound powered telephone aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7).

The Diné Bizaad subcommittee of the Navajo Nation Council (NNC) held a work session with Navajo Technical University (NTU) Interim Dean of Graduate Studies Dr. Jennifer Wheeler and recent NTU Master’s Degree recipient Jennifer Gross to discuss Diné Bizaad revitalization, development and history of the language.

The Office of Diné Youth celebrate the development of K’É community trails Aug. 9.

The Diné College Bachelor of Fine Arts program received about $50,000 worth of silversmithing equipment for the silversmithing program from artist Nicki Adler.

The CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada’s national public broadcaster, is airing a podcast called ‘Telling our Twisted Histories,’ that reclaims Indigenous history by exploring 11 words whose meanings have been twisted by centuries of colonization.

When Shiprock-based artist Jaymus Perry realized the iconic warbonnet was missing from the Indian Motorcycle he had his eye on, he saw an opportunity.

Three Native businesses collaborate to help each other out.

Two Indigenous filmmakers are smashing the caricatures and stereotypes of Native Americans, who since the earliest days of film and TV have often played supporting roles or been portrayed as bloodthirsty killers standing in the way of white, westward expansion.

Rumble on the Mountain 7 will take place Aug. 7 from 6 – 10 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater in Flagstaff — the theme of this year’s event is ‘Welcome to Flagstaff’ — proof of vaccination is required for those attending in person.

The Navajo Interagency Hotshot Crew was recently assigned to the South Yaak Fire in Troy, Montana.

In the past year, Water Warriors United has seen robust crowdfunding and a growing team of volunteers.

This year’s pageant will be available to the public to view virtually through Facebook and YouTube streaming platforms.

Cherilyn Yazzie, farmer and co-owner of Coffee Pot Farms in Dilkon, Arizona, is finding solutions to nutrition challenges on the Navajo Nation.

The stamp will be unveiled July 30 at the Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau, Alaska.

Rex Tilousi died of natural causes with his family at his side.