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2021 Navajo Nation Fair canceled over COVID-19 uncertainty
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A reusable Nalgene water bottle designed by a 21-year-old Navajo college student has helped raise more than $14,000 for clean water projects on the reservation.
Jaden Redhair, a Stanford University senior who hails from the Navajo capital, Window Rock, Arizona, said he is “pleasantly surprised” at the bottle’s popularity.
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The container features illustrations of Monument Valley, the Navajo Nation outline and the phrase “Tó éí iiná,” or “water is life.”
This bottle designed by 20-year-old Navajo artist Jaden Redhair, supports Navajo Nation water access projects (Courtesy of Nalgene)
“Water’s very sacred and also very important in the community and important to our way of life,” Redhair said. “I was trying to incorporate the Navajo language to make it more connected to us, and not just as eye candy.”
Who Will Be Miss Navajo Nation?
The 69th Annual Miss Navajo Nation Pageant announced their four contestants, it will take place for four days beginning September 6th, The coronation will be held September 11th. As a bonus, this year’s pageant will be available to the public to view virtually through Facebook and YouTube streaming platforms.
The four contestants are:
24-year-old Gypsy Shannon Pete from Rock Point, Arizona. Pete is Kinłichii’nii, Deeshchii’nii, Bit’ahnii, Ma’ii deeshgiizhnii
25-year-old Shandiin Hiosik Yazzie from St. Michaels, Arizona. Yazzie is Ashiihi, K’étłahí (Akimel O’odham), Tó’dích’inii, Yoeme (Pasquai Yaqui)
New and Forthcoming Titles on Indigenous Peoples
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