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Tag Archives: Navajo Nation
NPR on Star Wars’ New Translation into Navajo
Here.
Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Language, News
Tagged Diné language, Navajo Nation, Star Wars
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UN Working Group, Navajo Nation Collaborate on Human Rights Issues
On April 27, in an official visit to the United States, a United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights met with the Navajo Nation’s human rights experts and others in Flagstaff, Arizona. The Navajo representatives reported on two … Continue reading
NPR On Sequestration and Navajo Schools
Here. Previous coverage here.
Posted in Author: Kate E. Fort, Education
Tagged Navajo Nation, Public Schools, sequestration
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NYTs on HIV at Navajo
Here.
Navajo Nation Office of Legislative Counsel Posting
CHIEF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL NAVAJO NATION OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL The Office of Legislative Counsel seeks to fill the Chief Legislative Counsel position to work with the Legislative Branch of the Navajo Nation Government. The Chief Legislative Counsel serves as legal … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, jobs
Tagged jobs, Navajo Nation
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Arizona COA Decides that Navajo Nation Elected Officials Not Eligible for State Unemployment Insurance
Here is the opinion in Robbins v. Arizona Dept. of Economic Security: Robbins v Ariz Dept Econ Sec Opinion We posted a brief from this case back on random brief day in February.
Arizona Attorney Article: “Justice on Tribal Lands Still Elusive”
Here: Bayles article An excerpt: But a new dialogue may be in the wind. On February 15, Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly spoke fresh words at the opening of an impressive justice center in Tuba City: “We’re ready to have … Continue reading
Federal Court Gives Full Faith and Credit to Navajo Customary Adoption Order
A small part of this case, but important nonetheless. Here are the materials in Kinlichee v. United States (D. Ariz.): Chinle District Court Order Validating Adoption DCT Order Denying US Motion to Dismiss DCT Order re Settlement Federal Motion to … Continue reading
Supreme Court Cert Petition Alleging Montana Interference with Navajo Sovereignty
I think. The petition is a bit confusing. Here is the petition in Butler v. Montana: Butler v Montana Cert Petition Question presented (which tells us almost nothing): The question presented is whether the justice of the peace, presiding over … Continue reading
New Mexico COA Reverses Parental Rights Termination in Case Involving Child Eligible for Navajo Membership
Here is the opinion in State, ex rel., Children, Youth, and Families Department v. Marsalee P. An excerpt: We examine in this appeal of a parental termination order circumstances that require the district court and Petitioner Children, Youth and Families … Continue reading
