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Jonathan Nez: Enough is Enough at the Gas Pump
Today I filled up my truck with gas. $138.75. I hear some f-bombs being hurled on the other side of the pump. These fuel prices are getting out of hand. I live in Northern Arizona about 130 miles from my ranch. With fuel prices soaring, I’ve had to think twice about every trip I make to haul supplies out there. I’m fiscally responsible. I believe in living within your means and making your money work for you. But when a tank of gas and diesel costs this much, enough is enough.
Coconino Voices: Nez - "We must unite for our most sacred lands"
I was born in the western part of the Navajo Nation in Tó Naneesdizí (Tuba City, AZ) about 70 miles east of the Grand Canyon and its newest national monument, Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni. Just under two years ago, over one million acres of these iconic lands gained permanent protection thanks to years of advocacy by 14 Tribal Nations, including the Navajo Nation, and local communities.
Don't blame late early ballots for Arizona's slow election results | Opinion
Senate Bill 1011 will not fix the staffing and equipment shortages that slow election results. There are better ways to solve this problem. Show Caption Hide Caption Election Day 2024 in AZ: 2.5M ballots turned in for early voting The Republic's Rafael Carranza reports on expectations for Arizona voter turnout on Election Day 2024. Laurie Roberts recently wrote a column, “Sorry, Democrats.
Don't blame late early ballots for Arizona's slow election results | Opinion
Laurie Roberts recently wrote a column, “Sorry, Democrats. There’s no plot to suppress Arizona voters now,” in which she makes the case that a new bill to shorten the early voting period won’t suppress voters but will make sure “we don’t grow old waiting to find out who won the freaking election.” As someone who has both won and lost elections, I can relate to the frustration of waiting to get accurate results. I can also relate to worries about growing old.
For Everyone’s Health, Dietary Guidelines for Americans Should Better Reflect Native American Traditions
Guest Opinion. Forcing Indigenous children into boarding schools was a destructive policy implemented by the federal government that had long-term consequences causing multigenerational trauma. But it was not the only policy that wreaked havoc on Native Americans. Over decades, the government also forcibly changed the traditional dietary practices of Indigenous people, particularly the Three Sisters—beans, corn, and squash—to one that was unrecognizable and unhealthful.
Utilities join Navajo Nation to bring electricity to thousands
In the year 2022, it is difficult for some to comprehend that over 14,000 families in the United States live without electricity and water, many of whom are Navajo people that reside on the Navajo Nation. With support of Navajo Nation leaders, the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) partnered with the American Public Power Association (APPA) and member utilities to connect homes to the electric grid.
Arizona's restrictive laws hurt Navajo voters. Will Congress step in to help us?
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic reached new heights across the country and in tribal communities, the Navajo people overcame major barriers and turned out in record numbers in the 2020 election. The stakes were high. The pandemic had magnified centuries of unkept promises by the federal government to the First People of this country in terms of health care and other obligations.
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Biden’s budget will be a boon to tribes - as long as red tape doesn’t strangle us - The Washington Post
Jonathan Nez is president of the Navajo Nation. On the Navajo Nation, home to the largest tribe in the United States, nearly 40 percent of families live without running water or sanitation. Twenty-seven percent of our homes lack electricity and most lack broadband. Eighty percent of our roads remain unpaved, becoming washboards and sand traps in the dry season, and impassable mud bogs whenever it snows or rains.
Navajo Nation President Nez: 'Confirm Deb Haaland for Secretary of the Interior'
In November, I advocated for the appointment of Deb Haaland and now I am proud to be one of many people from all diverse backgrounds to support her confirmation. This week, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has the opportunity to be a part of history by confirming Deb Haaland to serve as the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and become the very first Native American cabinet secretary.
Local Opinion: TEP must be a better corporate citizen
Local Opinion: TEP must be a better corporate citizen For nearly a half-century, the Navajo Nation has helped transform the city of Tucson into a prosperous and growing city by hosting one of the coal-fired power plants that powered its lights and economic activity.
Deb Haaland for Secretary of the Interior
We need a person like Congresswoman Haaland to build a stronger relationship between the federal government and tribal nations Jonathan Nez Navajo Nation President As the Biden-Harris transition team works to assemble their cabinet members and White House staff, the First People of this country are anxiously awaiting to see whether President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will give Native Americans a meaningful seat at the table.
We will have a seat at the table with the Biden-Harris Administration
On January 20, 2021, our people will be able to move forward from the divisiveness, misinformation, and discrimination that set us back for the past four years Johnathan Nez Navajo Nation President Diné people recently recognized Gháájí’, signifying a shift in our seasons and a symbol of renewal in our lives.
OPINION | Fed's bureaucracy will cost tribes lives
By Jonathan Nez / President, Navajo Nation Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 at 12:02am .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... The Navajo Nation is facing a COVID-19 public health emergency. We have the largest numbers of confirmed positive cases of any Native American tribe in the United States. There are 148 confirmed cases across the Navajo Nation.
OPINION | A sacred trust: We must stand united for Chaco landscape's protection
By Jonathan Nez / President, Navajo Nation And E. Paul Torres / Chairman, All Pueblo Council Of Governors Sunday, April 7th, 2019 at 12:02am .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... Fajada Butte, situated just south of the visitor’s center at Chaco Canyon. (Roberto E.
We stand here because of all of you
Navajo Times | Rima Krisst President Jonathan Nez delivers his inaugural address. Editor’s note: This is the inauguration speech given by President Jonathan Nez on Jan. 15. By Jonathan Nez President Navajo Nation I am Áshi?i?hí (Salt People) and born for Ta’neeszahnii (Tangle clan). My maternal grandfather’s clan is Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan) and my paternal grandfather’s clan is Táchii’nii (Red-Running-Into-The-Water Clan). I am originally from Shonto, Arizona. I am the son of John H.
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