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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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.

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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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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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, 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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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...

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...

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

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

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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