NN Museum to get own copy of 1868 treaty
If the Navajo Nation Council approves it this week, the Navajo Nation could be the first tribe to possess an original copy of its treaty with the U.S. government.
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Letters: Feminism is against our culture
White feminism has infiltrated the arid desert lands of Navajo. Like the monsters that the Hero Twins battled against, I believe that the “f-word” monster roams like Coyote among our people.
Politics
Bill seeks to ban alcohol during trips by delegates
A bill was dropped (introduced) to amend regulations and standards of conduct for all elected officials by restricting against use of alcohol while on travel.
Business
Tate’s got your car? Call Human Rights Commission
Anyone whose car got stuck at a Tate’s Auto Center for service before Tate’s filed for bankruptcy and shut down last month is asked to call the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission (928-871-7436).
Opinions & Columns
Letters: What is going on at NHA?
An alleged photo of male genitalia, whistleblowers fired, employment lawsuits, CEO investigated then resigned under pressure, and more shocking is board members paying themselves monthly stipends of $4,000.
50 Years Ago
50 Years Ago: Times gets job offer story wrong
Of course, no one at the Times knew back in May 1969 that the article they published on the front page that week had a major mistake. That would not become evident until four years later. The article was headlined: “Navajo leader declines top Indian position.”
Sports
Navajo Pine’s Curley sets new 3,200 state record
Most student-athletes head into state competition thinking about what they want to happen, but not Galvin Curley.
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People
A fruitful legacy: In Canyon del Muerto, an unlikely orchardist keeps his heritage alive
Deep in Canyon del Muerto — so deep that, this time of year, the only way in is a precipitous scramble from the rim — is a well-kept secret.
Education
Waking up every morning, seeing Dook’o’ooslííd
400-plus Native Americans earn degrees at Northern Arizona University
From the Wires
Oregon joins effort to solve crimes against Native women
High court sides with Crow tribe member in hunting dispute
Rapid City mall welcomes new tenants after recent departures
Correction: Navajo Nation-Electricity story
Rapid City mall welcomes new tenants after recent departures
2 arrested for reservation stabbing in Shawano County
Tribes, environmentalists battle copper mine in Arizona
South Dakota VA hospitals banning tobacco use
Lake Okeechobee's lower level debated among stakeholders
Warren building unlikely connection with black female voters
Police: 1 killed in shooting; officer not injured
No longer in the dark: Navajo Nation homes get electricity
New Mexico awards funding to schools to extend learning time
Havasupai secures license to retain, expand internet access
Monmouth County dump neighborhood's picture-perfect past
Court rejects Navajo Nation's lawsuit over police shooting
Rails to trails: A few ideas to enhance the experience
Sanders releases video opposing Nevada's Yucca Mountain
Congressional Medal of Honor museum planned in Rapid City
Plans for NFL turf field at park site dropped
Arts
Former participant now runs art competition
In 1997 contemporary Diné painter Peterson Yazzie won the high school art contest held by Northland Pioneer College, which earned him a scholarship to the school and eventually led him to become a teacher. Now the two-dimensional art instructor and faculty member helps run the same annual art competition at the college.
Culture
Relatives from across the globe? Thanks to letter, Mongolians connect with Diné in Tulsa
Navajos are everywhere, so when Mandy Dambii messaged the Navajo Times looking for Navajos in Oklahoma, we knew we could help.
Music
Native Millennial talent dominates Stage 49
A new era of music was ushered in at the Gathering of Nations’ Stage 49 last weekend, with the spotlight on young, cutting-edge, business-savvy creatives.
