Culture

Whenever Gene Shepherd reached a convenience store, he would go inside to buy his dog, “Tonapah,” a package of hot dogs to eat.

Navajo women today have a proud heritage that parallels that of Navajo men, as both follow traditional roles specified by the holy people.

While the land within the four sacred mountains is beautiful, sacred and beloved to the Diné, no one would say it’s an easy place to live.

To the traditional Navajo, the world is a school.

Four young ladies will compete for Miss Navajo Nation and they are Gypsy Pete, Shandiin Hiosik Yazzie, Niagara Rockbridge and Oshkaillah Ironshell.