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Flagstaff's Eva Putzova challenges Tom O'Halleran for CD1 seat
O' Halleran to run against Putzova and Republican Chris Taylor in upcoming election
Eva Putzova, a former elected Flagstaff City Council member, will challenge Tom O’Halleran for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District seat. Republican Chris Taylor, a Safford council member, is also vying for the seat.
Northern Arizona Book Festival kicks off Sept. 9 in Flagstaff; workshops, panels and more
In its 24th year, the Northern Arizona Book Festival officially kicks off Sept. 9 and features a number of events including readings, workshops, panels and book signings culminating with a jam packed weekend of literature Sept. 13-15.
Youth hear a native perspective during educational journey to uranium mine near Grand Canyon
On the trail of uranium ore
A group of young environmentalists are tracing the haul route of uranium ore from Canyon Mine to the White Mesa Mill near Bluff, Utah, while also meeting with indigenous leaders who are giving them a crash course in environmental action.
Restoring Balance: a wellness program for Native American cancer survivors
The first of its kind study looks at effects of exercise on Native American cancer survivors
“[The program is studying] improving cancer survivorship,” said Brenda Charley, program coordinator for Native American Cancer Prevention at Northern Arizona University.
Flagstaff Red Screen Film Festival celebrates indigenous cinema, local filmmakers July 24-28
While the films are made by indigenous people for indigenous people, that shouldn’t limit the audience to just indigenous people.
Part III: Namingha Institute explores how to be an artist in today’s world
The Namingha Institute was held June 10-15 at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff and was made possible by a special endowment by Phil Smith, a supporter of the Namingha family of artists and a collector of their work.
Edmund Nequatewa honored as Distinguished Fellow at MNA
Edmund Nequatewa was awarded as a Museum of Northern Arizona Distinguished Fellow July 5 — this is the highest honor the museum bestows and the first time the honor has recognized one of the Hopi founders of the museum.
Part II: Namingha Institute explores tribal and cultural influences
The Namingha Institute was held June 10-15 at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff and was made possible by a special endowment by Phil Smith, a supporter of the Namingha family of artists and a collector of their work.
Navajo man wrongly arrested during Flagstaff drug bust
Flagstaff Police Department issues apology to Tremayne Nez June 26
Flanked by his lawers and his father June 28, Tremayne Nez said the Flagstaff Police Department and other federal agencies violated his rights when he was wrongfully arrested June 18 in a drug sting called Operation Riptide.
Namingha Institute unveiled at MNA
The first Namingha Institute was unveiled at the Museum of Northern Arizona June 10-15, made possible after years of work and a special endowment by Phil Smith, a supporter of the Namingha family of artists and a collector of their work.
