Author: Boderra Joe

With the surge of sexually transmitted disease cases in Arizona, the Arizona Department of Health Services reveals syphilis is surging and is worrisome for Native American/Alaska Natives, who make up about 6 percent of the population but account for nearly 14 percent of syphilis cases in the state.

Establishing a new and dynamic space to serve the Navajo Nation’s needs better is an operation asset when offering Diné humility, integrity, and fairness as part of their everyday service.

As Diné, it is known that we live off the land with its natural resources and its entirety. This is what we call nahasdzáán, taking on a role to nurture life and help develop it.

If you are interested in applying for a homesite lease on the Navajo Nation but unsure where to start, you are in luck as the attorney general’s office has created a step-by-step guide. On Oct. 6, the AG’s office presented via Zoom how to apply for a homesite lease.

On Nov. 4, the Navajo Police Department invited families to the inaugural Missing Persons Day to remember and spread awareness of missing and unidentified persons in the Navajo Nation.