The 29th annual Zuni Festival of Arts and Culture this weekend at MNA
Zuni culture is rooted in farming and food traditions dating back many millennia.
Diné College to expand successful arts certificate program; NCAP receives a $540,500
Diné College’s Navajo Cultural Arts Program (NCAP), which offers classes, workshops and lectures on silversmithing, weaving, basket-making and moccasin-making, has has announced that it will continue its Navajo Cultural Arts Certificate Program.
'Just Move It' kicks off at Grand Falls
The Winslow Indian Health Care Center opened its 2019 Just Move It Season with an annual 5k Fun Run and Walk at Grand Falls, Arizona May 10.
Tribal areas still struggle with lagging technology
“Just Google it.” Carroll Onsae says it’s a joke among Hopi, who have broadband internet in only some pockets of the reservation. And even there it works slowly.
Duke University's Shandiin Herrera wins national honors for public policy study and activism
Senior Shandiin Herrera came to Duke understanding she wouldn’t find many other Native American students on campus. And the first year was harder than she expected.
Olympian Billy Mills honors 10 Native youth $10,000 grantees at Dreamstarters ceremony
This is the fifth year celebrating dreams and aspirations of 10 Native youth from the ages of 14-30 years-old in the Dreamstarter’s ‘Running Strong for American Indian Youth,’ an organization championed by Billy Mills.
NTU’s Veterinary Technology and Land Grant programs host 6th annual Sheep Conference
On May 3, the Veterinary Technology and Land Grant programs at Navajo Technical University collaborated with the New Mexico Livestock Board to present the 6th annual Sheep Conference and Workshop.
Northern Arizona University hosts annual indigenous convocation
Northern Arizona University hosted its annual indigenous convocation comprised of students graduating with Native American, Alaskan Native and Hawaiian Native backgrounds May 10.
Coconino Community College recognizes Native graduates
Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Lizer attended and spoke at the May 10 commencement ceremony at Coconino Community College.
Arizona State Univeristy celebrates graduates May 8
Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Lizer attends the Arizona State University American Indian Convocation May 8 on the Tempe Campus.
Flagstaff’s Yasmin Zuch receives Udall scholarship for work with Native health
Yasmin Zuch has received a Udall Undergraduate Scholarship to pursue her interest in improving health and well-being for Native Americans.
Museum of Northern Arizona names Mary Kershaw as its new executive director
After an extensive nationwide search for a new executive director, the Museum of Northern Arizona trustees are pleased to announce that Mary Kershaw will be filling that office starting in early June.
That's a wrap: Jumanji 3 films on Navajo Nation
New Mexico film office announces next chapter in Jumanji franchise completes filming on the Navajo Nation in New Mexico
The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, Awkwafina, with Danny Glover and Danny DeVito.
Russian Yakut, Navajo Tech students discuss foreign exchange program
Navajo Technical University’s Diné Studies program invited members of the Yakut indigenous group from Russia to learn about Navajo culture and to explore the possibilities of a foreign student exchange program.
Bus of dreams: Ganado driver hopes to inspire students
At precisely 6:55 each school day morning, Freddie Yazzie puts his bus in gear and cautiously pulls out of the bus yard beside the Ganado Unified School District main campus.
Holbrook FBLA students travel to state conference
The Holbrook Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) traveled to the FBLA State Leadership Conference held at the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson, Arizona.
Holbrook High School April Students of the Month
Holbrook High School announced its April Students of the Month.
2019 Diné Maker Nation Faire details emergence story through four worlds
On April 25, Navajo Technical University hosted the 2019 Diné Maker Nation Faire, a hands-on showcase that was part science fair, part crafts fair, and part interactive museum.
Flagstaff High School steps up
Native student Alyssa Williams' custom designed shoes make top 50 in Vans Custom Culture competition; public voting ends May 3
Flagstaff High School is one of the 50 finalists for the Vans Custom Culture contest and Native student Alyssa Williams, along with Nicole Dougherty, is one of the school’s designers.
Hopi youth initiative aims to support student growth, blend culture with western education
The Hopi Leadership Program has had success with adults, but now they have a pilot program to teach Hopi High School youth about leadership.
NAVIT students win top places at Skills USA
On Feb. 1, Holbrook High School NAVIT students competed at the Regional 4 Skills USA competition, the largest regional in Arizona with 22 schools represented.
Samantha Burton brings a Native voice to the Museum of Northern Arizona
Samantha Burton, bookstore and publications manager at the Museum of Northern Arizona, is helping to lead the museum into the future as an indigenous voice who is responsible for lifting artists and indigenous literature into the future.
Navajo Technical University's men’s college rodeo team finds momentum in spring season
Navajo Technical University’s men’s rodeo team has found momentum in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s (NIRA) Grand Canyon Region’s spring rodeo season.
College’s ASCEND! students launch high altitude weather balloon
A group of Diné College students recently participated in the launch of a high altitude weather balloon as part of NASA sponsored Arizona Space Grant and Aerospace Challenges to Educate New Discoveries program — ASCEND!.
Tsinigine vies for Miss Indian World title
Sydney Haley Tsinigine will be one of 18 contestants vying for the coveted title of Miss Indian World April 23-27 at the Gathering of Nations event in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Navajo cowgirls earn first place at Reno's Charlie 1 Horse Challenge
- Yaqui Tribal member, classic guitarist breaks Native sterotypes; inspires youth
- Tuba City Starlings return from Hawaii victorious
- U.S. House approves one-year moratorium on oil and gas drilling near Chaco National Park
- Tuba City, Kayenta and Window Rock celebrate Independence Day across Navajo Nation
- Nez-Lizer see economic potential in NGS assets
- Navajo Nation and Pueblo of Zuni unite to promote health and wellness
- Around the Rez: week of July 10
- Students keep learning, earn credits at NTU’s summer STEM and Skills program
- Winslow Bulldogs face crucial tests early
- Body of 21-month-old infant found after two day search near Shiprock
- Mark Charles, who is Navajo, enters 2020 presidential race as an Independent
- Tuba City Starlings return from Hawaii victorious
- Navajo cowgirls earn first place at Reno's Charlie 1 Horse Challenge
- Yaqui Tribal member, classic guitarist breaks Native sterotypes; inspires youth
- Navajo Weavers Lynda Teller Pete and Barbara Teller Ornelas give readers something they've never had — a look at Navajo weaving told by Navajo weavers themselves
- Marine veteran receives new home with help from Navajo veterans administration
- Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise grand opening highlights job growth, economic development, and growing Navajo dollar
- Navajo Nation and Pueblo of Zuni unite to promote health and wellness
- Hopi graduation message: 'We're alive to fulfill our life's purpose by making a difference'
