Native American radio stations included in funding agreement as US Senate discusses cuts to NPR, PBS
Senate Reviews Bill Impacting Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, the US Senate began deliberating modifications to a proposed bill that aims to cut $9 billion in previously allocated funds for public broadcasting and foreign aid. Meanwhile, grant agreements have been signed to several Native American radio stations to help mitigate these […]
Vigil organized for Native American teenager discovered deceased in Gila County
Mesa, Arizona – Community Mourning the Death of a 14-Year-Old Girl The San Carlos Apache tribe and others are grieving the loss of a teenage girl, Emily Pike. Key Details: Emily’s body was found in February, just weeks after she was reported missing from Mesa. A vigil was held on March 4th at the location […]
Native activist Leonard Peltier to serve remainder of sentence at home after Biden order • Tennessee Lookout
President Joe Biden on Monday commute The verdict of Native American activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted of killing two FBI agents in South Dakota nearly 50 years ago. Peltier, 80, is a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band in Chippewa, North Dakota. Biden’s order when he took office is to take effect on February […]
A Native American tribe is closer to acquiring more land in Arizona after decades of delay
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‘The Rattler way’: Tuba City’s Maurice Brown becomes first Native American coach to win professional championship
Robert BettisNavajo Times Window Lock – The Arizona Rattlers’ 2024 season will be remembered as one of the most significant in indoor football history, not only for the thrilling action on the field, but also for groundbreaking achievements off it. Maurice Brown, the team's strength and conditioning coach, made history as the first 100% Navajo/Native […]
Native Air Receives First Responder Status in Northern Arizona
Text-to-speech audio articles made possible by a Yavapai College Quest Grant. Tuition-free industry certifications to help you in your career. Air Methods' Native Air bases in Cottonwood and Williams have earned First Responder designation, recognizing their first response capabilities in Coconino County and the Northern Arizona region, helping to provide rapid emergency care. Additionally, Native […]
Native voices echo in the Grand Canyon
“It's not like the movies.”[National Lampoon’s] “A 'vacation' is when you take a family on a trip across the country, hop in the car, have a look, hop back in the car, go to the next spot, get in the Grand Canyon, have a look inside, hop back in the car and go,” the late […]
Chandler native promoted at Maricopa casino
Independent News Media Samantha Glick, a longtime employee of Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino, was recently promoted to director of marketing and operations. In her new role, the Chandler native will continue to oversee all marketing activities, including advertising, public relations and outreach strategies that drive traffic to Maricopa-based casinos and increase brand awareness. She will also […]
County, Native Americans work together to create ‘cultural tourism’
Coconino County, Arizona and the Navajo Nation have formed a partnership to create a cultural tourism initiative that educates visitors about Native American history and traditions and benefits the local economy. “When we talk about cultural tourism, there are no borders,” Coconino County Supervisor Lena Fowler said at a July 13 meeting of the NACo […]
Native tribes in Yuma and La Paz counties get federal funding for housing and historic preservation
Native American communities in Yuma and La Paz counties in Arizona will receive federal funding to preserve their homes and historic buildings. U.S. Congressman Raul Grijalva announced today that the Cocopah Tribe of Summerton and the Quechan Tribe of Yuma will receive a share of $1.1 billion from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]