Native American Issues

Restoring Ancestral Winds, Inc. will host the Harm to Healing: Community Discussion on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives on July 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bluff Community Center, 3rd East and Mulberry. Bluff Community Center is an ADA facility. “There is evidence of deep, historical harm...
by David Boyle News Director Members of the Navajo Utah Commission received reports on the Manti-La Sal National Forest, the Restoring Ancestral Winds nonprofit, and a discussion on Traditional Food Program by Utah Diné Bikéyah at their latest meeting. At their April 11 meeting, members of the...
By David Boyle News Director A San Juan County resident is bringing Navajo Language education to life with the use of puppets. The final product of Navajo Highways will include filmed short episodes. Meanwhile, the group is putting on a live puppet show on Friday, April 28 at Star Hall in Moab. In...
Toniee Lewis (Ysleta del Sur Pueblo-Tigua), Ute Mountain Councilman Selwyn Whiteskunk (Ute Mountain Ute) and Jr. Miss Southern Ute Princess Leandra Litz at the signing of the Sexual Assault Awareness proclamation on April 4.  Courtesy photo
On April 4, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe of Towaoc CO, signed an Honorary Proclamation and Recognition of Native American Sexual Assault awareness month. This proclamation was brought to the Ute Mountain Ute Council by Toniee Lewis of the Hands Down, Standing Strong Advocacy Program based out of...
by David Boyle News Director Members of the Navajo Utah Commission received reports about the conclusion of the recent Utah State legislative session, internet broadband planning, and federal grants at their latest meeting. At their March 14 meeting, members of the Navajo Utah Commission heard...
Members of the Navajo Utah Commission approved resolutions requesting Red Mesa Road be designated a state road, a resolution requesting funds for a feasibility study for a shopping center in Montezuma Creek, and received reports as part of their latest meeting. At their February 14 meeting elected...
White Mesa Tribal representative Malcolm Lehi (left), Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson (center) and Navajo Nation president Buu Nygren (right) discuss efforts for Utah ICWA at the state capital. Several other tribal leaders visited to capital to advocate for ICWA and other shared priorities. Photo courtesy of Navajo Nation Presidents office
By David Boyle News Director A bill that would make the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Utah state law was passed over in committee in late January. What that means for the future of the bill is uncertain, but the lack of action could delay tribal leaders’ top priority in the 2023 Utah State...
Mexican Water chapter is holding a special meeting this Sunday, January 29 to fill the vacant Chapter President position. Previous Mexican Water chapter president Curtis Yanito was elected to represent the area on the Navajo Nation Council in November, meaning there is a vacancy for the chapter...
By David Boyle News Director The Navajo Utah Commission received reports on American Rescue Plan Act projects, the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act, and approved four resolutions as part of their latest meeting. At their December 9 meeting members of the Navajo Utah Commission heard a report...
by David Boyle News Director Navajo Nation General Election were certified by the Navajo Board of Election Supervisors on Tuesday, November 22. The results of the election include a new president for the Navajo Nation from the Red Mesa Chapter, as well as the first woman vice-president of the...

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