Police: 1 killed in shooting; officer not injured
The Navajo Police Department said one person was killed Saturday in a shooting involving an officer who was not injured in the incident.
*Update* - Flag High students win Vans contest
Shoe designers Alyssa Williams and Nicole Dougherty take first place in the Vans Custom Culture contest
Flagstaff High School won the grand prize for the 2019 Vans Custom Culture contest May 14, winning $75,000 for its arts program, celebrating shoe designers Alyssa Williams and Nicole Dougherty and graphic design teacher Kayley Quick.
Navajo activist praises attention for missing and murdered women
Debbie Nez-Manuel was three years old when her mother disappeared from their home on the Navajo Nation. She turned up dead a few weeks later about an hour's drive away in Gallup, New Mexico.
Nation, Congressman commend glove manufacturing site
On May 3, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer viewed the progress of a nitrile glove manufactory that has the potential of creating 350 new jobs on the Navajo Nation when completed.
Reintroduction of Savanna’s Act gives hope to many in Indian country
Last week, a bipartisan group of congressional members reintroduced Savanna’s Act, a bill that aims to clarify future responsibilities that law enforcement has in responding to missing and murdered indigenous people and increase communication between federal, state and tribal officials.
Navajo Nation hosts Health and Human Services leadership in Winslow, Leupp and Dilkon
Navajo Nation leadership hosted U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan May 7 in a wide-ranging tour across HHS-affiliated facilities on the Navajo Nation.
Arizona tribes seek to halt copper mine project
Native American tribes are seeking an injunction to halt work on a copper mine project they say will desecrate burial and other sacred sites in the Santa Rita Mountains of southeastern Arizona.
Remains of missing Arizona City woman found on tribal land
Authorities say the remains of a 64-year-old Arizona City woman who went missing six weeks ago have been found on tribal land.
Flagstaff High School wins Vans Custom Culture contest
Flagstaff High School won the grand prize for the 2019 Vans Custom Culture contest May 14, winning $75,000 for its arts program and celebrating shoe designers Alyssa Williams and Nicole Dougherty and their teacher Kayley Quick.
Flagstaff High wins Vans Custom Culture contest
Flagstaff High School has won the grand prize for the 2019 Vans Custom Culture contest May 14.
Nation and John Hopkins University agreement helps advance uranium exposure research
The Navajo Nation signed a data sharing agreement May 7 to advance uranium exposure research efforts on birth outcomes and early developmental delays on the Navajo Nation.
Navajo Nation mourns the loss of Navajo Code Talker Fleming Begaye, Sr.
Navajo Code Talker Fleming Begaye, Sr. is Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan) and born for Kinłichii’nii (Red House People Clan).
Navajo Nation president Jonathan Nez proclaims May as Older Americans Month
On May 2, dozens of Navajo senior citizens joined Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez in proclaiming the month of May as Older Americans Month.
Nez-Lizer recognize nurses and teachers on Nation
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer paid tribute to the contributions and hard work of nurses recognizing May 6 – 10 as Navajo Nation Nurses Appreciation Week.
Navajo veterans urged to submit claims to recover Arizona income taxes
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer urged Navajo veterans to submit claims to recover Arizona income taxes.
Navajo Nation recognizes police officers
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer recognized police officers during “Navajo Nation Police Officer Day” May 10.
Second-degree murder charge made in death of Hopi High teacher
Byron Woody has been indicted and charged with second-degree murder in the suspected murder of Kenneth Wartz.
Legacy of coal strains Indian communities as regional organizations seek solutions
With Mojave Generating Plant long gone, the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) set to retire this year and the Kayenta Mine already closed, coal is making a grand exit from Indian country.
Off duty Navajo Nation police officer arrested for DUI
An off-duty police officer employed with the Navajo Police Department was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence late on the evening of April 28.
Navajo Nation Speaker Seth Damon advocates for traditional values to guide sustainable governance, existence
Navajo Nation Council Speaker Seth Damon (Bááháálí, Chichiltah, Manuelito, Tsé Lichíí’, Rock Springs, Tsayatoh) delivered the General Session opening remarks on day two of the Navajo Nation Sustainability Symposium April 30.
Nez-Lizer applaud bipartisan human trafficking bill to combat violent crimes
The Navajo Nation president and vice president applauded bipartisan human trafficking bill that aims to combat human trafficking and violent crimes against women and girls across Indian country.
Hopi Chairman to tribal youth: ‘You have to have your voice heard. Your voice matters’
Hopi Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma told students that their voices matter during a speech to the students May 1 in the auditorium.
Diné College students now eligible for New Mexico lottery scholarships
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) recently signed legislation that makes students attending Diné College eligible to receive lottery scholarships.
Nez-Lizer tell school officials to respect Native American regalia, particularly during graduation
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer are sending a strong message to school officials across the country to be respectful and accepting of Native American students who wear cultural and traditional regalia, particularly during graduation ceremonies.
Going solar: Navajo Tech students team up with GRID Alternatives
Students from Navajo Technical University’s Energy Systems and Electrical Engineering programs collaborated with the Colorado-based company GRID Alternatives March 26-28 to install solar panels at a residence in Ojo Encino, New Mexico.
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- Duke University's Shandiin Herrera wins national honors for public policy study and activism
- Page hosts Indian National Finals Rodeo Tour
- Diné College to expand successful arts certificate program; NCAP receives a $540,500
- McHood State Park in Winslow establishes new fees
- Navajo Nation hosts Health and Human Services leadership in Winslow, Leupp and Dilkon
- Tates Auto group files for bankruptcy as FTC case continues in court
- Flagstaff’s Yasmin Zuch receives Udall scholarship for work with Native health
- Midway Entertainment Carnival stops in Winslow
- Around the Rez: week of May 22
- Nation, Congressman commend glove manufacturing site
- Unsolved homicides cause unease on Hopi reservation
- Former Navajo Nation official sentenced in Tuba City theft case
- Second-degree murder charge made in death of Hopi High teacher
- Flagstaff High School steps up
- Historic home on Main Street in Tuba City under renovation, will become House of Hope
- Indian country has sharp reaction to burning of Notre Dame Cathedral
- Tates Auto group files for bankruptcy as FTC case continues in court
- Duke University's Shandiin Herrera wins national honors for public policy study and activism
- Page hosts Indian National Finals Rodeo Tour
- Diné College to expand successful arts certificate program; NCAP receives a $540,500
