Chapter officials frustrated with lockdowns, work to meet needs
A chapter official in southwestern Navajo said she’s receiving calls from a number of community members saying they might not survive the coronavirus pandemic and saying their goodbyes.
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Police Blotter: Still looking for Anthonette
April 6 marks the 34th anniversary of the disappearance of Anthonette Cayedito, who was last seen at her family's residence in Gallup when she was only 9 years old.
Business
As tribe waits for funds, enterprises pitch in
As Navajo waits for federal stimulus dollars to assist in its fight against the coronavirus, the Nation has been relying on $2.75 million its enterprises have contributed to the cause, along with funds from outside agencies.
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Add losing the sense of smell and taste to what coronavirus does to people.
Politics
Nez accuses NDC of trying to profit from epidemic
“We’ve been cautioning our people about companies attempting to scam the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the actions of the Naat’áani Development Corporation and Molina Healthcare fit that category,” Nez stated in a press release.
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Letters: Good wishes from Florida
I am following the Nation in this difficult time. I wish everyone a safe passage through. I have...
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50 Years Ago: IHS begins program to train medicine men
IHS officials said they were in discussions with the tribe and leading medicine men to see if such a program could be implemented on the Navajo Reservation much like the program that already existed to train doctors to serve in the U.S.
Sports
Tsinigine claims second state wrestling title
Since the start of the wrestling season last fall, Tanner Tsinigine was thinking about wi nning a second state title.
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Health
Surviving the Coronavirus Crisis: Diné Perspectives
The way to tell a story in the Diné language is to paint it in one’s imagination as if you are actually there experiencing it, says Raymond Don Yellowman, president of Bodaway-Gap Chapter and founder of The Forgotten People.
People
Beader shares gift that saved her family
Over two decades ago, Tamerra Martin was given a gift that saved her family in a great time of need.
Community
To’hajiilee unites in fight against COVID-19
As of Wednesday, there are no reported cases of the coronavirus, or Dikos Ntsaaígíí-19, in To’hajiilee.
Culture
Decolonizing history: Diné, Italian artists partner to bare the truth about Columbus
Growing up in Dubuque, Iowa, AJ Goldman heard the same narrative about Christopher Columbus that was being taught in countless classrooms around the country.
Education
Chinle High senior has tough decision between 5 top colleges
Cina Curley was always told she was smart and good in school. When she was eight or so, she started picturing herself as a college student attending an Ivy League university.
Music
Gifts to the world: Sihasin’s ‘Fight Like A Woman’ earns top award, honors matriarchs
Diné punk/rock/world sibling duo Sihasin brought home a win for the Navajo Nation when they were awarded “Best Rock Recording” for their album “Fight Like a Woman” at this month’s Native American Music Awards.
