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Nygren wins Navajo Nation presidential race, Montoya becomes first female VP

Nygren wins Navajo Nation presidential race, Montoya becomes first female VP

FARMINGTON − Dr. Buu Nygren will replace Jonathan Nez as president of the Navajo Nation, a position that wields influence nationally because of the size of the tribe’s reservation in the U.S. Southwest and its enormous population.

According to unofficial results from the tribe’s elections office, Nygren led incumbent president Nez, who was in search of his second term, by about 3,500 votes with all 110 precincts reporting. Turnout among the roughly 125,000 registered voters surpassed 50 percent. Results still need to be certi ... Read more

Celebrating 2022 Native American Heritage Month

The Indigenous people were the original inhabitants of the lands that now represent the U.S. In Colorado, roughly one percent of its population identifies as Native American, including Alaskan Natives, and are mostly occupied by the traditional and a ... Read more

Utes, enviros prepare for march against White Mesa uranium m

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Mill owner Energy Fuels announces $1 million community foundation for education, health and economic programs for Native Americans

The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and environmental groups will host a protest and spiritual walk ... Read more

Navajo Nation explores drone-based healthcare delivery

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Leaders of the Navajo Nation recently joined ZappCare, a Native American-owned innovations and technology company and MissionGo, for a demonstration to showcase the use of drone technology to improve health care for people arou ... Read more

‘Air’ at the UMFA with Curator Whitney Tassie and Artist Will Wilson

In 1968, artist Willoughby Sharp unveiled “Air Art” — an exhibit exploring the possibilities of air and the dematerialization of the physical art piece. 54 years later, a new exhibit at the UMFA, simply titled “Air,” pushes Sharp’s concepts into novel territory. Curated by Whitney Tassie and showcasing 16 artists, the exhibit’s justice-driven grounding aims to inspire tangible action in visitors.

“By emphasizing that art didn’t have to be seen, [Sharp] underscored that the idea behind a work of art was essential, ... Read more

USU Blanding Helps Navajo Nation Map Part of Utah Borders

BLANDING, Utah — Remnants of pottery left behind for eight centuries. An ancient structure that could have been inhabited a millennium ago. A herd of wild horses and wild cattle. And miles and miles of fence intermingled with natural rock formation ... Read more

White Mesa Bear Dance celebrates change of season

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Tradition takes place in shadow of Bears Ears; public invited to participate

The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe will hold the White Mesa Bear Dance Sept. 2-5 in southeast Utah.

The cultural celebration takes place in ... Read more

Long-term Remediation is More Than Meets the Eye

To passersby, the green fields outside of Monticello, Utah, appear to be great expanses of untouched nature. In fact, the grasslands mask a piece of history and a glimpse into the future.

Monticello hosts a former uranium disposal and pr ... Read more

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Mayor Pauly believes that all elected officials are servant leaders for the community they represent. As electeds, it is most important that we connect with our community, work to understand the values, goals and priorities of this special community, and reflect that in all the work that we do.