Letters

Well, it’s election year again, and as you know that one elected official will ask for your vote at the chapter.

I believe the key for Diné people’s vote will be to preserve and protect their rights, beautiful land, culture, and language on a sovereign nation, which allows honoring traditional ways of life for the tribe.

The Gadii’ahi, Hogback and Shiprock communities have witnessed for the last eight months outside foreigners violating mandates and curfews set by the Navajo Nation president everyday by tending to the illegal hemp farms that sprang up during one of the worst pandemics.

I have questioned the Navajo tribal government’s use of “vetoes” and “overrides” in fiscal responses to the needs of the Navajo people. My concern is that there appears to be no other way known by our leaders and their numerous lawyers and Ph.Ds.

We at Diné CARE have been assisting the far-eastern Navajo communities of Counselor, Ojo Encino, and Torreon with their efforts to bring a clear and fair process for the people living in the Greater Chaco region.