Posts tagged: Dineh

A young Navajo skateboarder does a kickflip at the Navajo Office of Youth Development’s skate and bike park in Fort Defiance, Arizona.

A young Navajo skateboarder does a kickflip at the Navajo Office of Youth Development’s skate and bike park in Fort Defiance, Arizona.

A little Navajo girl sits wrapped in a protester’s “Water is Life” banner at the Navajo Nation Council Chambers during the special session to decide the fate of the Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Settlement in Window Rock, Arizona.

A little Navajo girl sits wrapped in a protester’s “Water is Life” banner at the Navajo Nation Council Chambers during the special session to decide the fate of the Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Settlement in Window Rock, Arizona.

Former Miss Navajo Nation, Crystalyne Curley [2011-2012], posing with a fan during the 65th Annual Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock, Arizona.

Former Miss Navajo Nation, Crystalyne Curley [2011-2012], posing with a fan during the 65th Annual Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock, Arizona.

Ke’ Yázhí - Translated into English from Navajo as “Little Shoes.”

Ke’ Yázhí - Translated into English from Navajo as “Little Shoes.”

A Dineh woman of the Navajo Nation Band standing by at the Navajo Nation’s 2011 Veterans Day Memorial service in Window Rock, Arizona.

A Dineh woman of the Navajo Nation Band standing by at the Navajo Nation’s 2011 Veterans Day Memorial service in Window Rock, Arizona.

Fire Rock Navajo Casino’s Fireworks Extravaganza in Window Rock, Arizona on July 5th, 2012. The fireworks show was apart of the Navajo Nation’s “4th of July Celebration and PRCA ProRodeo” fair event. The fireworks show was postponed the previous day until the 5th due to rainy weather conditions, which was a blessing in disguise, because as you can see an aerial shell firework detonated too early.

Fire Rock Navajo Casino’s Fireworks Extravaganza in Window Rock, Arizona on July 5th, 2012. The fireworks show was apart of the Navajo Nation’s “4th of July Celebration and PRCA ProRodeo” fair event. The fireworks show was postponed the previous day until the 5th due to rainy weather conditions, which was a blessing in disguise, because as you can see an aerial shell firework detonated too early.

A member of the Tséhootsooí Twin Warrior Society, his wife and grandson wait for students to finish preparing for Window Rock High School’s 2011 Homecoming Fall Parade in Fort Defiance, Arizona. The Tséhootsooí Twin Warrior Society consists of Navajo Veterans whom regularly provides Honor Guards for high profile events in the Fort Defiance and Window Rock area.

미국의 아메리카 원주민 - 나바호 족

A member of the Tséhootsooí Twin Warrior Society, his wife and grandson wait for students to finish preparing for Window Rock High School’s 2011 Homecoming Fall Parade in Fort Defiance, Arizona. The Tséhootsooí Twin Warrior Society consists of Navajo Veterans whom regularly provides Honor Guards for high profile events in the Fort Defiance and Window Rock area.

미국의 아메리카 원주민 - 나바호 족

A Growing Nation - A Navajo woman gives her everlasting affection to her newborn child at the Tséhootsooí Medical Center in Fort Defiance, Arizona in June 2011. According to the U.S. 2010 national census, There are more than 300,048 enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, compared to the 2000 National Census, which had a total of 168,000 enrolled tribal members of the Navajo Nation. 
There were 332,129 people who identified themselves as Navajo according to the U.S. 2010 national census.

A Growing Nation - A Navajo woman gives her everlasting affection to her newborn child at the Tséhootsooí Medical Center in Fort Defiance, Arizona in June 2011. According to the U.S. 2010 national census, There are more than 300,048 enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, compared to the 2000 National Census, which had a total of 168,000 enrolled tribal members of the Navajo Nation. 

There were 332,129 people who identified themselves as Navajo according to the U.S. 2010 national census.

Chinle High School Graduation at the Wildcat Den // Class of 2012

Chinle High School Graduation at the Wildcat Den // Class of 2012

Two Navajo women talk to each other during a Gourd Dance in Gallup, New Mexico. During a Gourd Dance, The women participate by dancing in a place behind their male counterparts and outside the perimeter formed by the men.
سرخ‌پوستان ایالات متحده آمریکا

Two Navajo women talk to each other during a Gourd Dance in Gallup, New Mexico. During a Gourd Dance, The women participate by dancing in a place behind their male counterparts and outside the perimeter formed by the men.


سرخ‌پوستان ایالات متحده آمریکا

A little Navajo boy displays his love for Dinétah at the 10th annual Navajo-Hopi Honor Run in Window Rock, Arizona. 

A little Navajo boy displays his love for Dinétah at the 10th annual Navajo-Hopi Honor Run in Window Rock, Arizona. 

Gypsy Shannon Pete, Miss Teen Navajo [2012-2013]
سرخ‌پوستان ایالات متحده آمریکا سرخ‌پوستان

Gypsy Shannon Pete, Miss Teen Navajo [2012-2013]

سرخ‌پوستان ایالات متحده آمریکا سرخ‌پوستان

Slumbering Parade Enthusiasts - 7 hours until the start of the 65th Annual Navajo Nation Fair Parade in Window Rock, Arizona.

Slumbering Parade Enthusiasts - 7 hours until the start of the 65th Annual Navajo Nation Fair Parade in Window Rock, Arizona.

The Navajo Nation band marches toward the Navajo Capital in Window Rock, AZ during the 2011 Veteran’s Day Holiday.
Нава́хо нава́хи нация навахо дене дине Индейцы навахо индеец

The Navajo Nation band marches toward the Navajo Capital in Window Rock, AZ during the 2011 Veteran’s Day Holiday.


Нава́хо нава́хи нация навахо
дене дине Индейцы навахо индеец

2012 “Tip-A-Cop” Fundraising for the Arizona Special Olympics - Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety Officer, Sgt. Clinton Curtis, sets the table for future patrons at the Quality Inn in Window Rock, AZ. The Navajo Nation DPS and other local Law Enforcement Agencies donated their time to help fund raise for the Navajo Nation Special Olympics. The goal of the fund raising is to help the members of Navajo Special Olympics train for competitions and cover traveling expenses.

2012 “Tip-A-Cop” Fundraising for the Arizona Special Olympics - Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety Officer, Sgt. Clinton Curtis, sets the table for future patrons at the Quality Inn in Window Rock, AZ. The Navajo Nation DPS and other local Law Enforcement Agencies donated their time to help fund raise for the Navajo Nation Special Olympics. The goal of the fund raising is to help the members of Navajo Special Olympics train for competitions and cover traveling expenses.