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CGTN America: The Disappearing Language of Navajo Share Article Today, the Navajo language – or Diné Bizaad in Navajo – has been designated as “vulnerable” by UNESCO. On Navajo land, there are roughly around 170 thousand people who still speak Navajo. Dr. Platero is the principal of a Navajo language immersion school. Shes very worried about the disappearance of Navajo language and culture. Dr. Platero cried when she said, she used to have those “what if” moments when kids no longe...

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer walked side by side, taking part in a wreath-laying ceremony Monday to honor the Diné service people whose names are written on the wall of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

CANBERRA, Australia — An Australian court has rejected a challenge to the federal...

• 3 hours ago Today is June 1 — recognized as the start of Pride Month for communities across the country. Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta last week declared June 2021 Pride Month for the town. Navajo Nation Council Speaker Seth Damon signed a proclamation last summer designating the last week of June as Diné Pride Week. Events celebrating the LGBTQ community were largely cancelled or modified last year amid the pandemic.  Socially distanced and outdoor events are slated for co...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation is reporting two new confirmed COVID-19...

Navajo Nation reports 9 new COVID-19 cases and 4 more deaths May 30, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation is reporting nine new confirmed COVID-19 cases and four additional deaths. Tribal health officials said the latest figures released Saturday night pushed the total number of cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago to 30,839 on the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. The known death toll now is 1,322. Navajo Natio...

Navajo Nation leaders are keeping mask restrictions and social distancing despite a high COVID-19 vaccination rate and CDC recommendations.

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported six new confirmed...

Navajo Nation reports 6 new COVID-19 cases and 1 more death May 25, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported six new confirmed COVID-19 cases and one additional death. Tribal health officials said the latest figures pushed the total number of cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago to 30,785 on the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. The known death toll remained at 1,302. Navajo Nation President Jona...

Credit FUSD [Speaking in Navajo] My name is Darrell Marks, I am White Corn Zuni Edgewater born for those going home, my maternal grandparents are Red House and my paternal grandparents are Salt. I’m originally from the community of Tonalea which is northeast of Flagstaff…. I serve as the academic advisor for Native American students here at the high school, which means I’m here to help students who are struggling with their academics… When our doors closed to the schools and students ha...