Nez cancels NTEC’s agreements
After the Navajo Nation Council failed to act upon the emergency bill to terminate Navajo Transitional Energy Company’s indemnity agreement, President Jonathan Nez terminated the agreement himself Tuesday afternoon.
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ICWA changed history, now court says it’s unconstitutional
Ambrose Ashley, Diné, vividly remembers the night more than six decades ago he and his seven brothers 2 to 11 years old were placed in foster homes.
Politics
Utah voters narrowly defeat Prop 10
With only provisional ballots left to be counted the San Juan County Clerk’s Office is reporting a vote of 2,120 against Proposition 10 to 1,967 for, a difference of 3.7 percent. The results are not yet certified.
Opinions & Columns
Letters: Reporters are bravest among civilians
Journalism is suffering all over the world. We pray for the safety of those putting their lives on the line to report the truth; to tell us about the corruption, the greed, the violence and crimes against the innocent and vulnerable.
Business
We want to be calling the shots’: Naat’aanii partnership poised to deliver Medicaid to Navajo
“We’re really excited about this this opportunity because it puts the health-care effort in Navajo hands..." said CEO
50 Years Ago
50 Years Ago: Tribal workers get a retirement plan
Fifty years ago last week, the Navajo Times reported that members of the Navajo Tribal Council, during a special session, discussed approving a retirement plan for tribal employees.
Sports
Steady improvement propels Wingate junior to title
Meet by meet, Wingate junior Jewels Leslie saw a little bit of improvement this season.
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Education
9 placed on leave at Rough Rock school
Nine faculty and staff members, including the superintendent, are on administrative leave at Rough Rock Community School following allegations of nepotism.
People
Iron Lady: Virginia Diné conquers panic attacks, jellyfish to join ranks of elite triathletes
Sports always came easily to Martina Jones Maddox.
Community
Mitchell named 58th Miss Indian Arizona
Audriana Mitchell, representing the Colorado River Indian Tribes, was crowned Miss Indian Arizona, 2019-20 on Oct. 12 at the Chandler Center for the Arts.
From the Wires
Macalester College pulls founder's name from campus building
Long-running coal plant on Navajo Nation stops production
Coalition hopes to create Oceti Sakowin charter schools
Correction: After 20 years, Washington tribe hopes to hunt whales again
'Campus grandma' dispenses borscht, advice to UMN students
Reappearance of Native American mascot stirs controversy
Native American shield returned to New Mexico from France
Hawaii program produces high bilingual graduation rate
Wyoming aims for accurate census count of Native residents
Oklahoma tribal affiliate applies to operate Arkansas casino
Football brings some peace to Sioux family after suicide
North Dakota deputy injured in chase when vehicle hits deer
Artists recreate historical Alutiiq ceremonial accessories
University in New Mexico proposes cultural resources degree
University to help Native American student entrepreneurs
Poarch Creeks offers $225 million for gaming exclusivity
College president wants founder's name removed from building
Tribes say sacred site at risk in Vegas water pipeline fight
N. Scott Momaday remembers 1969 Pulitzer, promises memoir
Former tribal official under indictment faces more charges
Fashion
Sisters from Montezuma Creek perform at New York City fashion show
Tewakeedah and Dachuneeh Martin, of Montezuma Creek, sang live for designer Hazel Stabler’s Buffalo Hunt Camp fashion line dedicated to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
Arts
Performer, artist gets contract for Western Fair flyer
She’s a woman of many talents, some of which are shown on her well-curated website and on Facebook, where she’s cut through the social media noise.
Culture
Japan: a place of balance, order in all things
My first visit to Japan was in 1981. It was a long plane ride, my first out of the country and the Navajo Nation.
Music
Navajo flutist plays in town where treaty turned up
First, the “missing” third copy of the Treaty of 1868 turned up in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Now a Navajo has turned up in Manchester.
