All-Indian rodeo brings tribes together
Each summer since 1925, Native people have gathered in the capital of the Fort Apache Tribe to test their skills in the saddle and celebrate who they are.
Hopi High gets communication tour at Northern Arizona University
Hopi High media students learned about Northern Arizona University’s student newspaper, student radio station and student news program while recently visiting their communications building.
14-year-old girl aspires to be first Navajo boxer to win Olympics
Even with modern technology, it’s nearly impossible to find the homemade boxing gym identified by a tattered wooden sign that reads, “Damon-Bahe Boxing Gym.”
U.S. Marine Corps delivers Christmas cheer, gifts and more to Havasupai Reservation
Anya Uqualla, a young Supai mother holds her 2-month-old infant in her arms as she sits on a bench in the village square watching three U.S. Marines and several volunteers make final arrangements for Santa Claus, who will be arriving by helicopter later that morning.
Jaken Todacheenie takes first in team roping
Holbrook High School junior Jaken Todacheenie captured first place at the National Team Roping rodeo Nov. 23 in Wickenburg.
Book Review: Final novel by Evangeline Parsons Yazzie reveals suprsise ending
Evangeline Parsons Yazzie’s new book “Their Land, Their Love: The Return Home” is the last book in her “Her Land, Her Love” series and is available at Salina Bookshelf in Flagstaff.
Following 2015 fire, Kayenta family still working on repairs and asks community for assistance
Finding hope after the fire
Mary Ann Miller’s trailer in Kayenta burned in 2015 and her family is now seeking help in finishing repairs to the trailer through a gofundme page. The family needs about $2,000 dollars to complete repairs to the trailer and install some security.
Cultural and personal meaning behind students’ award winning artwork
Hopi High art students won 15 awards at the Arizona State Fair, but Hopi High art teacher Mary Duwynie felt it was just as important that thousands attending the state fair viewed the students work.
Hopi High media students tour Scottsdale Community College film program
Eight Hopi High media students recently toured the Scottsdale Community College film program, during which film faculty Anna Thorlaksdottir and administrative specialist Evfa Cerisis told them about the program.
Diné College students attend national conference in Florida on student leadership
The Diné College peer mentors and student interns who attended a student leadership conference in Florida noted it was the first time some met so many students from other colleges and universities across the world.
Hopi potter, Delaine Tootsie-Chee, carries on family tradition
Through all the hard times in Delaine Tootsie-Chee’s life, pottery has been the thing that got her through.
News anchor says it’s time for young voters to decide the future for themselves
Steve Irvin, longtime newscaster and anchor on Channel 15, told journalism students that journalism is an important part of democracy. Irvin served as the keynote speaker Nov. 6 at the Arizona Interscholastic Press Association Conference at ASU in Tempe.
Supaman impresses with hip-hop and Native dancing
Supaman releases new video, 'Miracle,' with Grammy nominated Maimouna Youssef
His birth name is Christian Parrish Takes the Gun from the Apsaalooke (Crow) Nation in Montana; his professional name is Supaman.
Miss Lori Piestewa Post 80 Princess announced at Hopi High School
Aubrey Harvey, a sophomore at Hopi High School, was recently selected as Miss Lori Piestewa Post 80 Princess.
Bull Riding Classic honors life and legacy of rider Kenny Young
The 18th annual Kenny Young’s Bull Riding Classic Nov. 9-11 at the Kenny and Emily Young (K.E.Y.) family ranch held a special significance when it was rescheduled to honor the memory of Kenny Young Jr. on what would have been his 42nd birthday, Nov. 10.
Hopi High students take home awards at state journalism conference
Hopi High was the only reservation school to win media awards and was one of the smallest schools represented at the Arizona Interscholastic Press Association Conference Nov. 6.
Northern Edge interim general manger is Navajo Gaming’s supernova
Positive personality, can-do attitude, ability to get things done helps Kayenta woman succeed
Michele Landavazo is an Indian gaming supernova more than she is a mere rising star.
Latoya Largo determined to help bring funding to Hopi Jr/Sr High
Latoya Largo will search and apply for grants whether they are federal, state or private. She is especially interested in funding for special education, after-school and science programs.
'Dawnland' documents untold story of Native American child removal in the U.S.
“Dawnland” is premiering on the PBS series Independent Lens, as part of November Native American Heritage Month programming.
Holbrook High School October Students of the Month
Holbrook High School recently announed the October Students of the Month.
Greyhills Academy graduate reaches for the stars at Utah State University
Joaquin Kootswatewa dreams realized with help of self-advocacy class at Greyhills Academy
Joaquin is following his passion for the skies by studying astronomy and aeronautics at Utah State University this fall. A few months ago, he graduated from Greyhills Academy High School in Tuba City.
“Öngtupqa:" Hopi connections to Grand Canyon
“Öngtupqa” takes inside look at Hopi musical and cultural connection to Desert View Watchtower with new CD and documentary
A trio of musicians with strong connections to the Grand Canyon, have made an acoustic soundscape intended to honor the surrounding landscape through music created on-site at the Desert View Watchtower.
Navajo Gaming goes to auction in support of Navajo 4-H kids
Gaming purchases 4-H animals, $200,000 to Navajo fair
Navajo 4-H kids are having a better harvest season this year because the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise is buying their prize sheep and steers at Navajo Nation 4-H auctions.
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- Ex-Navajo Nation president’s daughter faces DUI charges
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- Guys as gals talent show in Winslow
- Navajo Technical University connects career pathways for Crownpoint students
- Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: Nationwide crisis exacerbated by lack of reporting of cases
- Letter to the editor: Nation should stand behind tribal entity Navajo Transitional Energy Company
- ‘The Olympics of bull riding’ has its first All-Native American team
- Tuba City roper Shilah Williams shares journey to Jr. National Finals Rodeo
- Letter to the editor: Retrired federal mine inspector says information environmentalist provide to tribal leadership is wrong
- Grand Canyon Tribal land known for waterfalls won't allow tour guides
- New Hopi High teacher says looking at your past is the way forward
- Chinle claws for the 3A Regional North title; Page remains undefeated
- Ex-Navajo Nation president’s daughter faces DUI charges
- Pathways, only afterschool program for Native American youth in Flagstaff
- Navajo Nation Speaker: Unified effort of Nation the only way to move forward
- Guys as gals talent show in Winslow
