Code Talker Chester Nez gets KU degree

November 8, 2012 by

91-year-old Navajo Code Talker to get University of Kansas degree.

Chester Nez is the lone living member of those original 29 Code Talkers

Code Talker Chester Nez

Photo by Harold Carey of NavajoPeople.org

He had to leave the university in 1952 after three years because his funds ran out and he was unable to pay to complete his education.

He will receive his University of Kansas degree on Monday at the Lied Center Pavilion.

Kansas First Lady Mary Brownback will also take part in the ceremony Monday, and Nez will receive gifts from the city of Lawrence, the KU Alumni Association, Haskell Indian Nations University and the Native Faculty and Staff Council at KU.

More: Chester Nez, Navajo Code Talker Grand Marshal for Fair Parade

 

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Navajo Educator and Leader Lettie Nave (Video)

November 3, 2012 by

This documentary film contains stories Lettie Nave (Navajo) of Tsaile, Arizona, told the students during several hours of interviews about her life.

It was researched, photographed, edited and produced by students of Winona State University (Winona, Minnesota) and Diné College (Tsaile, Arizona, Navajo Nation) during summer 2010.

This film is archived at the Navajo Nation Museum, Navajo Nation Library, Winona State University Library, and Diné College Library, and will be archived at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian.

The film is part of the Navajo Oral History project, a multi-year collaboration between the Winona State University Mass Communication Department and Diné College– The official Tribal College of the Navajo Nation.

 

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Navajo Mother with Baby is in a Cradleboard

October 30, 2012 by

Navajo Mother with Baby is in a Cradleboard

Summary: Studio portrait (sitting) of a Native American (Navajo) mother and child. The baby is in a cradleboard. The mother wears necklaces and silver bracelets.
Creator: Pennington, William M.
Date [between 1904 and 1932]
Rights: Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Notes A note, a quote from an article in the June 1938 edition of The Desert Magazine that includes commentary on the subjects, accompanies print.; Formerly F29630.; Portion of stamp is crossed out and “Pennington” is written above stamp.; Stamped on back of print: “Copyright by Ellen Todd, Inc. Tales in Pictures (Trade Mark) This picture may not be syndicated, rented, loaned, nor utilized for advertising purposes.”; Title, “Ind- Navajo Arts & crafts- Cradleboards”, and “Illustration only” hand-written on back of print.; R7100330634

 
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Navajo Medicine Men Treating Patient

October 29, 2012 by

Navajo Medicine Men Treating PatientSummary: Native American (Navajo) men pose near an earthen hogan treating sick Navajo man.
Some of the men wear bead necklaces with naja pendants.
One man wears a metal bead bandolier, another wears a concho belt.
Date: between 1880 and 1910
Copyright: Estern History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.

 
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Navajo Men On the Way to a Sing Ceremony

October 24, 2012 by

Navajo Men On the Way to a Sing Ceremony
Description: Navajo men on Horses in Canyon going to a Navajo Sing.Creator DeHuff, Elizabeth Willis, 1886-1983

Publisher Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
Date Original ca. 1899-1945

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Woman Dying Wool for Navajo Indian Rugs

October 23, 2012 by

Woman Dying wool for Navajo Indian Rugs- Arizona

Location: Arizona
Creator(s): Frashers Fotos.
Summary: Native American (Navajo) women dye wool in preparation for weaving in Arizona. A rug is on a nearby loom.
Date: between 1910 and 1930
Rights: Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.

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Navajo Family by Wood Stick Hogan

October 22, 2012 by

Navajo Family by Wood Stick Hogan Description – Navajo family with wikiup hogan in the background
Publisher – Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
Date Original – ca. 1920-1940

 
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Song and Dance Western Navajo Fair

October 20, 2012 by

October 20, 2012

Grand Entry at 11 AM and 6 PM

Song and Dance Western Navajo Fair

Photo courtesy of Western Navajo Fair

• Tiny Tots
• Youth
• Adults
• Senior Citizens
• Group Singers
• Best Dress – Group Singers and Dancers
• Long Distance Traveling for Group Singers
• Registration Opens at 9 AM
• Cultural Performances and Exhibition at 6 PM

Bring Your Own Chairs, Umbrellas, Jackets, Throw Blankets, Etc.

Rae: 928-401-1184
Dee: 928-401-7823

 

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Pow Wow Western Navajo Fair

October 19, 2012 by

Contest Pow Wow Western Navajo Fair

 

Pow Wow Western Navajo Fair

October 19 & 20, 2012

MC: Chris Bowen, Tuba City, AZ
Arena Director: Mike Salabiye, Gallup, NM
Host Northern: Wild Crew, AZ
Host Southern: Buc Wild, Chinle, AZ
Head Man: Kenny Donaghey, Crownpoint, NM
Head Woman: Wanda Nelson, Window Rock, AZ
Head Gourd: Larry Anderson, Black Creek Gourd Society, Ft. Defiance, AZ

Golden Age (50+)

Men – Combined

Women – Combined
Adults (18-49)

Men’s Northern Traditional, Southern Straight, Fancy, Grass

Women’s Northern Traditional, Southern Cloth/Buckskin Combined, Fancy, Jingle
Teens (13-17)

Boy’s N/S Traditional Combined, Fancy, Grass

Girl’s N/S Traditional Combined, Fancy, Jingle
Juniors (7-12)

Boy’s N/S Traditional Combined, Fancy, Grass

Girl’s N/S Traditional Combined, Fancy, Jingle

Friday, October 19 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 20 – 2:00 PM
Saturday, October 20 – 7:00 PM

Tiny Tot Special

Friday Night Sponsored by the Bedonie Family

Saturday Afternoon Sponsored by the Nocki Family
Men’s Northern Traditional Special $1000 Winner Take All

Sponsored by Randall Beaver & Family
“Relentless Warrior” Men’s Fancy Special $2000 Winner Take All

Sponsored by Western Navajo Fair Committee
Women’s Buckskin

Sponsored by Wanda Nelson & Family
Jr. Girl’s Jingle

Sponsored by the Nocki Family
More Specials to follow!

Contact Info, Sound Info

PA/Sound Provided By: Ta’neeszahnii Technologies

Wanda Brown, (505) 879-0649
Email: wandabcool99@yahoo.com

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Navajo Elderly Day

October 19, 2012 by

Golden Age Festivity Elderly Day

Friday, October 19, 2012

9 am – 3 pm

Navajo Elderly Day

Western Navajo Fair

Social Song and Dance

Host Group: Navajo Nation Swingers

– sheepherder specials, games, prizes

– entertainment, presentations

Please Bring Your Own Chairs, Umbrellas, Hats

TC NAAA and NNSDP will not responsible for any lost/stolen items, personal injury, vandalism on the premises. This is an alcohol and drug-free event!

Tuba City NAAA Office: 928-283-3350

Tuba City Senior Center: 928-283-3465

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