Opinion

An executive order partially closing our tribal government services was reinstated by tribal President Nez and Vice President Lizer. The politicians, along with associates, are claiming the “COVID-19 monster” is still out there and waiting. Therefore, stay at home.

Yá’át’ééh shí Diné, close your eyes and let someone read this to you. In November 2020 the Trump wagon train and Trump cavalry came across the Southwest wanting our votes … what followed them was hate, racism, discrimination, and death.

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.