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Snow and rain plummet the state–northern Arizona receives two feet of snow
By: Admin • Date: February 3, 2010

ARIZONA–In the winter months when Phoenix receives rain and wind, it's usually a sign that the northern part of the state is going to receive snow. 

That held true as two inches of rain poured in the streets of Phoenix and two...

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American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Arizona holds awards luncheon
By: Loren Tapahe • Date: February 3, 2010

PHOENIX—It was a time for fun and for awards as the 2nd Annual American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Arizona (AICC)handed out awards in four categories at their awards luncheon on December 11, 2009.

The awards program also included a silent auction,...

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RES2010 conference targets $1 billion in contracts
By: Admin • Date: February 3, 2010

PHOENIX, AZ – December 15, 2009 – Over 3,000 people are expected to attend the premier American Indian business and economic development event in the country – the 24th Annual Reservation Economic Summit (RES 2010) and American Indian Business Trade Fair. “The Power of Indian Country...

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Three Hopi Tribal Council members removed from office
By: Submitted by Public Information Officer, The Hopi Tribe, January 14, 2010 • Date: February 3, 2010

KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. —  Three Hopi Tribal Council members from the Village of Sipaulovi were removed from their seats Wednesday, just a month after they were sworn into office.

The Tribal Council’s move came in response to a letter and testimony from Gerald...

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Navajo President please with two court decisions
By: Office of the Navajo Nation President and Vice President • Date: February 3, 2010

WINDOW ROCK—Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, Jr., said on the evening of December 14 that he was pleased with the decision by District Judge Geraldine Benally to have him returned to office.

In the December 14 ruling, Judge Benally issued a...

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Navajo votes council to 24 and approves line item veto power for president
By: Loren Tapahe • Date: February 3, 2010

WINDOW ROCK—Excitement filled the air as more and more chapters called in to the Window Rock Sports Center on the Navajo Special Election night on December 15, 2009 giving their tallies.

At about 11:00 pm, with the last two chapters reporting...

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Native American Connections to build affordable housing on Central Avenue
By: Admin • Date: February 3, 2010

PHOENIX—Native American Connections (NAC) is again advancing their mission to improve the lives of Native American individuals and families with a new announcement on January 18—the building of a new affordable housing community on Central Avenue, next to the Native American Community Service Center.

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Native American Connections opens new units: Catherine Arms Apartments
By: Admin • Date: February 3, 2010

PHOENIX—With the overall state housing market down, most businesses or organizations would find it difficult to begin new housing or apartment development, but not so with Native American Connections (NAC).

On December 10, 2009, Native American Connections CEO, Dede Yazzie Devine proudly...

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Respect for military runs deep with Yellow Bird Indian Dancers
By: Story and Photos by Sgt. Jesica Geffre, 116th Public Affairs Detachment • Date: February 3, 2010

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo—Members of the Yellow Bird Indian Dancers, who performed here recently, have numerous special ties to the military.

That’s why when the opportunity came up for the troupe to travel to Camp Bondsteel and...

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Scholarship and education fair at NACSC
By: Admin • Date: February 3, 2010

Scholarship and education fair to be held on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Native American Community Services Center, 6th floor conference room from 12pm to 3pm. Address is 4520 N. Central Avenue.

Learn about programs in healthcare, education, business an commercial arts, design and many others. Schools planning to attend...

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New Fry Bread House opens east location–same good food
By: By Loren Tapahe • Date: February 3, 2010

A new Fry Bread House, owned and operated by Cecelia Miller and family has opened in Mesa, Arizona.  The new location opened  November 5, 2009 at 1916 W. Baseline Road, Suite 10. It is located on the northeast corner of Dobson and Baseline in an...

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Chasing the Sun Pow Wow moves to Jobing.com Arena–$100,000 in prize money
By: Admin • Date: February 3, 2010

GLENDALE—Time for dancing, meeting old friends, and hopefully for some, come away with part of the $100,000 prize money. The 2nd Annual Chasing the Sun Pow Wow and 10K Run will take place earlier this year, on February 19-21 and will have a new location, at the Jobing.com Arena. The...

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Health group accepting applications for summer program
By: Admin • Date: February 3, 2010

Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) is now accepting applications for the 13th Annual Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative ,which will be held on the George Washington University campus in Washington D.C., June 19 - 27, 2010.  American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) high school students, ages 16-...

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Native Health holds flu shot clinic
By: Admin • Date: February 3, 2010

NATIVE HEALTH, located at 4520 North Central Avenue, 3rd Floor, will be hosting four H1N1 Flu Shot Clinics on Fridays, 1-4 p.m. February 5, 12, 19 and 26th. H1N1 Flu vaccines are FREE for Native Americans with TRIBAL IDENTIFICATION. All others will be charged $10.00. If children are being...

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Navajo President Joe Shirley, Jr., asks OHA to dismiss grievance filed to contest Dec. 15 special election
By: Admin • Date: January 13, 2010

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – In a motion filed Monday, Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, Jr., asked the Office of Hearings and Appeals to dismiss a grievance contesting the Dec. 15 Special Election, stating that the actual indispensible parties had not been included.
 
“The...

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Navajo President tells press Navajos to have first chance
By: Staff • Date: July 20, 2009

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, Jr., told reporters on Monday that when given the chance to vote on two initiatives, Navajos will have their first opportunity since...

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NCAIED’S INPRO 2009 TO HONOR NATIVE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA
By: Staff • Date: July 20, 2009

MESA, AZ – July 02, 2009 - Tulsa, Oklahoma will be the epicenter of native economic and business development, on September 16-18, hosting the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s 34th Annual Indian Progress...

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Navajo Nation Code Annotated now available on World Wide Web,www.westlaw.com
By: Staff • Date: July 20, 2009

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The laws of the Navajo Nation are now accessible world-wide through...

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US HUD Announces $26.5 Million Available in Housing Grants
By: Staff • Date: July 20, 2009

Funding helps low-income homebuyers

WASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary...

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Partnership for a Drug Free America Accepting Applications for Teen Leadership Program
By: Staff • Date: July 20, 2009

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, Arizona Affiliate is pleased to announce the establishment of its Teen Leadership Program for high school students.  The Arizona Affiliate is now accepting applications for the...

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President Obama Announces Kimberly Teehee as Senior Policy Advisor for Native American Affairs
By: Admin • Date: June 15, 2009

WASHINGTON – Today (June 15, 2009), in taped remarks to the 2009 National Congress of American Indians Mid-Year Conference, President Barack Obama announced the appointment of Kimberly Teehee as Senior Policy Advisor for Native American Affairs. As a member of...

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Piestewa Peak name stands, federal board gives OK
By: Loren Tapahe • Date: April 10, 2008

by Loren Tapahe

Copyright: April 10, 2008

(April 10, 2008) In a vote of 11-2 the U.S. Board on Geographic Names approved...

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Send a letter to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to support Piestewa Peak name
By: staff • Date: April 7, 2008

Please forward to all your email lists. We need your help. You must send/email your letters to the address below.

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Navajo President announces $140 million to be earned over 18 years from auction of gaming devices
By: Navajo Press Office • Date: February 6, 2008

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. ­ Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, Jr., announced
this morning that the Navajo Nation has become the first Arizona tribe to
auction gaming devices and expects to raise more than...

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NCAI President Joe A. Garcia gives State of Indian Nation
By: NCAI Office • Date: February 6, 2008

Indian Leader pushes for financial literacy programs, praises cultural teaching in the classroom, promotes safer Native communities, and advocates for better health care

 

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Young Navajo Woman says Science Needs More Native Americans
By: Staff • Date: February 6, 2008

Annette Pusher is no ordinary Navajo woman. But she is fighting to change that - she wants more Native American girls to follow the kind of path she has taken: college, graduate school, and ultimately, a PhD...

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Arizona Science Center to exhibit dead people
By: Loren Tapahe • Date: July 26, 2006

Dear Readers:

   This is important, please read.

   I was interview by FOX 10 TV News on July 10, 2006 and by Channel 3 TV News on July 11th...

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