Navajo Code Talker Albert Smith Dies At 88
Navajo Code Talker Albert Smith (Sam Tsosie/The Navajo Post) It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce the passing of a great hero and legend, Navajo Code Talker Albert Smith. Mr. Smith was 88 More...
2013 Monument Valley Balloon Event to host Navajo youth art contest – call for entries
Nov. 30 Left to Right: Patricia Seltzer-MVHS Principal, LaTonna Atene –ARTSCO,Inc, 2011 $500 Grand PrizeWinner Crystal Abrigo- 11th Grade,Rebecca Ortega – ARTSCO, Inc, DorothyBigman MVHS Teacher. Photo taken12/22/11 More...
Keeping up with the (Insert over-functioning parents’ surname here)
By Sam Tsosie Yes, I get that the title may offend some people or even make them angry. But I’ve been noticing a trend that has become hard to ignore, over-functioning parents. We’ve all seen this, a mom or More...
Emergency Alert: SR 264 closed east of Tuba City
Damage to SR 264, closed east of Tuba City, AZ. (Courtesy Photo) September 12th/ Tuba City, AZ- The Tuba City Public Schools, Tuba City Boarding School and Tonalea Schools are confirmed to be closed. Greyhills High More...
One Day; One Fair: The 2012 Navajo Nation Fair
Leandra Thomas of Steamboat,AZ, is crowned Miss Navajo Nation 2012-2013. Leandra is Naakai Dine’é (Mexican People Clan), born for Tsi’naajinii (Black Streak Wood People Clan). Outgoing Miss Navajo Nation, More...
Daddy’s home!: Surviving the summer break.
By Sam Tsosie When I first heard that school was starting on August 13th, my intial thought was, “that’s too early!” But I know better now. I give credit when credit is due, and to that I give teachers More...
Yolanda Charley is crowned Queen of the 91st Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial.
Yolanda Charley of the Water Edge Clan and born for the Towering House Clan, is the Ceremonial Queen for the 91st Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. Yolanda Charley(Dine/Navajo), 24 of Vanderwagen, More...
Fort Defiance Water Management Bureau building vandalized, trucks burned.
Several vehicles from the Water Management Branch were destroyed during an act vandalism early Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy of the WMB) Fort Defiance, AZ – Early Thursday morning the Water Management More...
91st Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial kicks off with a free preview night
Nanabah Aragon (Dine/Navajo), holds a Navajo rug weaving demonstration at the Red Rock State Park exhibition hall. Nanabah was part of the opening festivities kicking off the 91st Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, More...
Kayenta Service Unit Activates Amber Alert
On May 10, 2012 Kayenta, Arizona – Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Kayenta Service Unit, announces Amber Alert for the Kayenta Health Center in collaboration with Kayenta Navajo Police. The health facility More...
Gathering of Nations: World’s Largest Native American Cultural Event
Gathering of Nations grand entry, Friday April 27th, Albuquerque, NM. Albuquerque, NM – Last week, Albuquerque hosted the 29th annual Gathering of Nations powwow from April 26th to the 28th. Held every year, More...
Up and away in Monument Valley
Weekly Edition | March 1st, 2012 | NP Staff sam.tsosie@thenavajopost.com A hot air balloon takes flight over Monument Valley. Monument Valley, UT - Last Weekend, Monument Valley was host to the 2nd Balloon More...
Navajo Nation Speaker, Johnny Naize, creating a clean council image
Weekly Edition | February 22nd, 2012 | By: Sam Tsosie Navajo Nation Council Speaker, Johnny Naize, Window Rock, AZ. Window Rock - Navajo Nation Speaker, Johnny Naize has had his hands unabridged More...
Monument Valley to host 2nd balloon festival February 24-26th, free and open to the public.
Pilot and crew prepare for acension in Monument Valley, 2011. (Sam Tsosie/2011) Weekly Edition | February 16th, 2012 | By: Sam Tsosie Next weekend, Monument Valley will host its 2nd Annual balloon event, More...
JROTC; keeping high school students motivated.
JROTC Aldean Lee, rappels down a cliff face in Window Rock, AZ. Vanecia Valenzuela provides support (Belay) for Aldean Lee. JROTC Aldean Lee, rappeling down a cliff face in Window Rock, AZ. JROTC instructor, More...
Sharing the Dream, two Navajo elementary students to travel to Canada
Johana Castillo, 5th grader at Indian Elementary School and future international traveler. (thenavajopost/Sam Tsosie) Indian Hills Elementary, in Gallup, NM, was one of 25 elementary schools throughout the US to More...
Navajo President Chief of Staff, Sherrick Roanhorse, efficient and effective.
Throughout 2012, The Navajo Post will be featuring articles on influential Navajos. If you would like to nominate an individual, please send an email to: webeditor@thenavajopost.com Weekend Edition | February More...
Navajo Chamber of Commerce holds first general assembly.
The Navajo Chamber of Commerce held its first general assembly in Window Rock, AZ, January 25th, 2012. It was the first time the steering committee members and the newly appointed board members met. Navajo Nation More...
Northern Edge Casino Opens in Fruitland, NM
86,000 square foot casino opens in Fruitland, NM. This is the third Navajo-operated casino to open within the Navajo Nation. One more casino, Twin Arrows, is expected to open in early 2013, near Flagstaff, More...
Navajo Nation President, Ben Shelly, speaks about Navajo Nation needs with Arizona Governor, Jan Brewer.
By Sam Tsosie On Thursday December, 16th, Arizona Governor, Jan Brewer, hosted a meeting with 15 of the state’s tribal leaders, including Navajo Nation President, Ben Shelly, and Speaker, Johnny Naize. President More...
