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- Navajo Nation
Shirely Jr. and Nez face off in debate
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Shirely Jr. and Nez face off in debateNavajo Nation Presidential candidates Joe Shirley Jr. and Jonathan Nez face off in their first debate at Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint - Navajo Nation
Begaye delivers last update to tribal council
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Begaye delivers last update to tribal councilNavajo Nation Russell Begaye spoke to the tribal council at the first day of the fall session in Window Rock, Arizona. - Local
Wayfaring signs, land purchase on council agenda
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Wayfaring signs, land purchase on council agendaLess than two months after Farmington passed a gross receipts tax increase, it will consider using the newly created fund to pay for projects. - Navajo Nation
Bill seeks equal access for Native American voters
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Bill seeks equal access for Native American votersThe Native American Voting Rights Act of 2018 was introduced by several Democrats on the U.S. Senate - Navajo Nation
Tribal leaders mourn death of council delegate
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Tribal leaders mourn death of council delegateNavajo Nation Council Delegate Steven Begay died Thursday, according to a press release from the Office of the Speaker. - Elections
Navajo court upholds candidate's eligibility
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Navajo court upholds candidate's eligibilityThe Navajo Nation Supreme Court upheld Shirley's qualification and an earlier decision that a challenge against him was insufficient. - Navajo Nation
Northern Navajo Nation Fair kicks off
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Northern Navajo Nation Fair kicks offThe fair delighted children and elders who attended Thursday's opening day. It will continue through Sunday. - Navajo Nation
Scenes from the Northern Navajo Nation Fair
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Scenes from the Northern Navajo Nation FairCarnival rides, livestock judging and song and dance were among the highlights of the first day of the Northern Navajo Nation Fair. - Navajo Nation
The annual Northern Navajo Nation Fair returns to Shiprock
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The annual Northern Navajo Nation Fair returns to ShiprockElderfest and youth day activities are some of the highlights of the first day of the Northern Navajo Fair in Shiprock. - Navajo Nation
Election board OKs salary referendum for ballot
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Election board OKs salary referendum for ballotNavajo Nation voters will have the opportunity to decide whether to increase the salaries for the president and vice president. - Navajo Nation
Northern Navajo Nation Fair starts Thursday
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Northern Navajo Nation Fair starts ThursdayThe horticulture competition and open rodeo are among the events taking place during the 107th Northern Navajo Nation Fair in Shiprock. - Navajo Nation
Legality question placed on tribe's budget
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Legality question placed on tribe's budgetNavajo Nation President Russell Begaye signed the budget on Sept. 21, resulting in a legality question by a council delegate.
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Seminar aims to increase hate crime awareness
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Seminar aims to increase hate crime awarenessThe seminar was organized by the Office of Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission. - Local
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Early voting begins next week
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Early voting begins next weekThere are five different voting locations where San Juan County residents can cast their ballots before the Nov. 6 general election - Navajo Nation
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Report offers update on abandoned uranium mines
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Report offers update on abandoned uranium minesThe Diné Uranium Remediation Advisory Commission received an update about EPA work to address the 523 abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation. - Navajo Nation
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Navajo Nation VP cleared for run for presidency
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Navajo Nation VP cleared for run for presidencyNez was accused of failing to report a 2002 misdemeanor conviction on his candidacy application for the Navajo Nation presidency. - Education
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CCSD celebrates national college bound program
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CCSD celebrates national college bound programGEAR UP is an initiative by the U.S. Department of Education designed to increase the number of low-income students going to postsecondary schools. - Navajo Nation
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Override targets veto for salary increases
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Override targets veto for salary increasesThe bill was posted on the council's website on Sept. 20 and it will be eligible for consideration starting this week. - Navajo Nation
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Symposium focuses on sexual health, education
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Symposium focuses on sexual health, educationThe event was sponsored by a program designed to reduce and raise awareness of STD, HIV and AIDS in communities on the Navajo Nation. - Navajo Nation
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Festival participants learn about soil health
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Festival participants learn about soil healthThe presentation was one of several that focused on food storage, grass management, estate planning and the tribe's animal control program. - Navajo Nation
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President Begaye vetoes salary referendum
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President Begaye vetoes salary referendumBegaye previously stated the president and vice president should not be singled out in receiving raises and such proposals should include delegates. - Elections
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Complaints filed against presidential candidates
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Complaints filed against presidential candidatesA hearing has been ordered for Sept. 26 at the Office of Hearings and Appeals in Window Rock, Arizona. - Local
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Incumbent outspends challenger in House race
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Incumbent outspends challenger in House raceAnthony Alison said he is not worried about trailing the incumbent Republican in fundraising. - Navajo Nation
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Big Navajo Energy helps family in Sanostee
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Big Navajo Energy helps family in SanosteeThe Utah-based company installed solar panels and a generator to help power a family home in the community.
Galleries
- PHOTOS: UN special rapporteur listens to tribe's energy concerns
- PHOTOS: Participants bring horses to Naschitti
- PHOTOS: Treaty of 1868 event at Farmington Public Library | July 19
- PHOTOS: Students learn to make Navajo skirts along side Miss Navajo
- PHOTOS: Emerging Diné Writers' Institute in Crownpoint | July 12