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📢Midthunder Casting Call for Native American Basketball Players 🏀
Score a Role in the upcoming Netflix hit "Rez Ball" — produced by LeBron James!
Midthunder Casting has announced a casting call for Native American male and female basketball players.
Funds will support "healing, wellness, education, heritage, language and commemoration activities," - a step towards recognition of harm and working towards healing for generations to come.
The Canadian government has agreed to pay more than $2 billion to hundreds of Indigenous communities to settle a lawsuit centered around nearly a...
Celebrate the seniors tonight at Monument Valley HS!
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Fresh off a 51-35 victory at home, Winslow High School Lady Bulldogs head to Hollbrook tonight for Round 2! 🐾🏀
Lady Bulldogs dominate: freshman, seniors lead Winslow to victory against Holbrook
Jeffrey Begay, a flight paramedic with Classic Air Medical, has successfully transitioned to a flight nurse, a rare accomplishment in the company's history.
The community is grateful for his hard work and dedication to his education and training!
Classic Air Medical is proud to announce that Jeffrey Begay has successfully transitioned his title from flight paramedic to flight nurse.
The latest projections now show that Lake Mead may end the year at 1,027 feet, which is 7 feet higher than last month's forecast.
Hefty snowfalls that fed the Colorado River in recent weeks may slow the water level decline of Lake Mead on the Nevada-Arizona border, according...
Breaking barriers and reaching for the stars!
The first Native American woman in space, NASA Astronauts Nicole Mann, ventures out on a historic spacewalk to prep the International Space Station for more solar panels.
The first Native American woman in space ventured out on a spacewalk Friday to prep the International Space Station for more solar panels.
Dinétah Drama Festival has announced its first annual Short Works Competition.
Playwrights must be Diné and submissions must be postmarked by February 28, 2023.
Click 👇for the full info sheet and more details.
The Dinétah Drama Festival is pleased to announce its first annual Short Works Competition.
“The Coconino National Forest stands out as a real gem in our nation’s National Forest system and represents a truly special place for me and my family,” Mayville said.
Coconino National Forest welcomes the arrival of Aaron Mayville, who was selected as the new forest supervisor and arrived Jan. 30.
United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc.'s annual anti-human trafficking campaign, "It's a Penalty," is kicking off ahead of Super Bowl LVII.
UNITY is partnering with big names in the hospitality industry, such as Hilton and Airbnb to display signage and provide resources for identifying and reporting suspected trafficking.
Indigenous people comprise only 1.1% of the United States population, yet they account for nearly 25% of human trafficking victims.
Shimá Storytelling treated students at KUSD Cultural Center to storytelling, singing and activities in Diné Bizaad.
Students at the Kayenta Unified School District Cultural Center were treated to a special visit Jan. 19, as the Shimá Storytelling Program.
Honoring our American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs proposes to waive copayments for eligible VA health services. Drop a 👏if you support our heroes and their well-deserved access to better health outcomes.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has proposed a rule that would waive copayments incurred on or after Jan. 5, 2022, for eligible American Indian...
The Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund is calling for the continuation of mask-wearing; despite the lifting of the mask mandate by Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, citing ongoing concerns about data inconsistencies and the threat posed by new variants of the virus.
Yee Ha’ólníi Doo DBA the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund is encouraging continued mask-wearing as an effective form of protection...
There are nine days left to submit your nominations for the 2023 Native American 40 Under 40 awards!
Click below to submit your nominations before 2/10 and follow NCAIED - National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development to learn more.
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Native American 40 Under 40 awards.
Rock Point Community School Point defeated the Spartans 72-34 on Jan. 30 on the road.
Tonight, they host Ash Fork in a 6 p.m. single elimination game in the second round of the Super Regional championship, with the State Tournament in Prescott later this month on the horizon.
The Lady Cougars high school basketball team sealed their first-place finish in the 1A North Region with a pair of wins last week.
Navajo Technical University is empowering the Navajo Nation with cutting-edge technology, bridging the gap and building a brighter future 💻🌄
NTU is one of the largest tribal colleges and offers engineering bachelor's degrees which are unique among tribal colleges and universities.
AZ Super Regional tournaments are this week and determine the top teams heading to the 1A State Championships🏆
The ladies competing this week:
🏀 1A Canyon Region
Williams Unified School District
Grand Canyon High School
Fredonia High School (Arizona)
Ash Fork High School
El Capitan (Arizona school)
Seligman High School
🏀 1A North Region
Rock Point Community School
St. Michael Indian School
Red Mesa High School Redskins
BASIS Flagstaff
Who are you rooting for? 🏀🏆
Last week marked the end of the regular season for 1A Conference teams.
Meet Ethel Branch, the unstoppable 13th Attorney General of the Navajo Nation. From founding the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund to fighting for Indigenous rights, she's making a huge impact and inspiring change.
Ethel Branch for Navajo Nation
Ethel Branch has been appointed by President Buu Nygren as the 13th Attorney General of the Navajo Nation.
Northern Arizona University leads the way in uplifting Indigenous communities with a $10 million investment in Seven Generations Signature Initiative, delivering on their commitment to becoming the nation's top university for Indigenous Peoples.
Northern Arizona University plans to invest $10 million in a new initiative to support Indigenous faculty and staff.
Crystalyne Curley has become the first woman to hold the Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council position.
Nine women were elected and sworn in with Curley on the first day of the Navajo Nation Council, alongside the youngest president ever elected, Buu Nygren.
“I think our Navajo people are ready for change andgoing back to our Navajo culture of how us women have that leadership along with love and caring and being knowledgeable, not only within a homestead, but of a hogan too.”
- Crystalyne Curley
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🖤 warming: Navajo County Sheriff's Office, Joseph City Fire District, Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers of Navajo County and Arizona Department of Public Safety worked together to save a dog that had fallen into a canyon.
A dog was rescued from a canyon in Little Panted Desert Park near Winslow Jan. 16.
One seat is currently vacant on the Tuba City Unified School District Governing Board. Applications are being accepted until Feb. 17.
Applicants sought for Tuba City governing board
Way to go Monument Valley Mustang Athletics!
Monument Valley Mustangs girls wrestlers shine at Doc Wright Invitational
The Offices Of The Twenty Nine Palms Band Of Mission Indians and Joshua Tree National Park have formalized their ongoing relationship with a new co-management agreement, allowing for expanded collaboration and preservation of the sacred land for both the tribe and visitors to the park.
The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians (TPBMI) signed a new co-management agreement with Joshua Tree National Park.
The agreement was...
Arizona's water agencies are working to address the state's growing water crisis, exploring solutions to ensure a sustainable water future for all residents.
The day after Gov. Katie Hobbs delivered her first State of the State, outlining plans to address the state’s growing water crisis, the heads of...
Get ready to conquer rugged terrain and breathtaking views at the Navajo Parks Race Series! Register today and experience the beauty of the Navajo Nation while pushing your limits! Are you up for the challenge?
The Navajo Parks Race Series is kicking off its 2023 season with two upcoming races.
Winslow Youth Basketball League hosted several last weekend games with players ages 6-7 and 10-12.
Winslow Youth Basketball
takes the court for winter season
Red Mesa High School Redskins face St. Michael, Rock Point
Red Mesa faces St. Michael, Rock Point
The FBI is seeking victims who may have been targeted for mental health and substance abuse services.
The FBI is seeking victims who may have been recruited to live in and receive services in group homes (Behavioral Health Residential Facilities)...
Happening this week around the Rez...
Happening this week...
Both teams will play their last games of the regular season this week against Greyhills Academy and Round Valley.
Many Farms to finish regular season this week
Exciting news for Indigenous cinema as 11 highly-anticipated films will be featured at the Sundance Film Festival, showcasing a diverse range of issues and perspectives.
Eleven of the most-anticipated Indigenous films of the year will be featured at the Sundance Film Festival, bringing issues such as sovereignty,...
We look forward to seeing Indigenous artist Lucinda Hinojos' beautiful and meaningful artwork featured at the Super Bowl this year, making history and representing her multicultural roots!
For the first time, an Indigenous artist’s works will be featured at the Super Bowl, gracing game tickets, displays and a massive Super Bowl mural...
Hopi Bruins boys and girls basketball updates.
The Hopi boys recently won two games and are now in second place
Joette Walters is excited to lead the Tuba City Regional Health Care team as CEO and continue implementing strategic plans, including securing funding for a Long-Term Care Project and new housing for staff.
When Joette Walters started at the then Tuba City Indian Health Service hospital in 1997 as a new nurse graduate, she never imagined she would...
Have you checked out the Winslow Public Library weekly events?
Happening in Winslow, AZ this week...
Healing and rebuilding bonds with Native communities is a priority for the US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland's 'Road to Healing' tour.
During seventh grade at Phoenix Indian School, Pershlie Ami signed up to go on what the school called an "outing" — promoted as opportunities for...
Celebrating a brighter future! The Tooh Haltsooi Community Center officially opens its doors with the support of state, chapter and tribal leaders. What resources would you like to see in your local community center?
The Sheep Springs community was joined by state, chapter and tribal leadership in celebrating the grand opening of the Tooh Haltsooi Community Center Jan. 7
Due to winter weather conditions please note the following delays/closures from schools and offices for Monday, 1/23/23. Please check this post for updates as we receive them.
School 2-hour Delay:
-Second Mesa Day School
-Hotevilla Bacavi Community School
-Hopi Jr Sr High School
-Hopi Head Start
-First Mesa Elementary School
Northern Pioneer College:
-delay until 11am
Virtual/Online Instruction:
-Keams Canyon Elementary School starting at 8:30am
-Hopi Day School starting at 8am
Hopi Sinom Transit
-1 hour delay for all routes this morning. All midday routes will run on regular time
Hopi Tribal Chairman & Vice Chairman:
-Issuing a 2 hour delay for Hopi Tribal Employees; any questions they should contact their immediate supervisor or the Office of the Chairman/Vice Chairman at 928-734-3112.
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The Yoties getting ready (doing sound check) to rock the #coconinocountyfair.
The monsoon has arrived in Flagstaff. Video of flooding near Killip Elementary School Tuesday afternoon.
The Navajo-Hopi Observer will feature the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders and their mission in next week's (May 25) edition of the paper. The riders rolled out from the Piestewa home in Flagstaff early this morning on their way to Tuba City, Page and Monument Valley on the annual ride honoring veterans and their families.
Dan Akee, WW II veteran and #Navajo #CodeTalker, talks about his service while seated in his living room in Tuba City on #VeteransDay, also his 94th birthday. See the story in next week's #NHOnews
Jonah Littlesunday in the studio at #CanyonRecords... Look for the story in next week's #NHOnews.
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