Is it any wonder that people from all over the world draw, paint and shoot photographs of the natural beauty of Northern Arizona? Iron reds and oranges of sandstone contrast wonderfully with blue skies and green pine, juniper and sage. It is land that is rich in geological stories and steeped in a sacred importance to all of us who live here. Coconino Community College is located in the middle of the land’s magnificence. More than 20% of our students at the college are Native American, and … [Read more...] about Empowering the Native American Voice at CCC
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Red Feather Delivering Hundreds of Hand-Washing Stations
Her request was simple – she needed a bottle of shampoo and some aspirin. Katherine Red Feather, a 78-year-old tribal elder on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota, had listed these basic items 26 years ago in her response to a letter from Robert Young. Young, a Seattle businessman, had been matched with Red Feather after volunteering in an adopt-a-grandparent program geared toward helping aging Native Americans. He had been moved to volunteer in the program after seeing a … [Read more...] about Red Feather Delivering Hundreds of Hand-Washing Stations
Sinema Urges Agriculture Department to Support Native American and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers in Arizona
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support Native American and veteran farmers and ranchers in Arizona by correctly utilizing resources for a beneficial federal program. The Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (2501 Program) helps support education and engagement programs for Native American and veteran farmers and ranchers in Arizona. “Supporting Native American … [Read more...] about Sinema Urges Agriculture Department to Support Native American and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers in Arizona
Native-Inspired Therapies Drawing National Attention to Sedona Spa
Located in the picturesque and sacred Boynton Canyon just south of Sedona, Enchantment Resort’s Mii amo spa draws direct inspiration from the Native American peoples that once inhabited this land and still consider it hallowed ground. Recently, Travel + Leisure Magazine readers named Mii amo the top destination spa in the United States as part of its 2018 World’s Best Awards. The spa has been named No. 1 three times before and has been in the Top 10 for the last 16 years. “We’re in their … [Read more...] about Native-Inspired Therapies Drawing National Attention to Sedona Spa
Cultural Tourism need on Navajo Nation
Indian Tribes in Arizona are fortunate to have natural landscapes and cultural resources that attract tourist to their reservations. Most Arizona tribes welcome tourist to visit and experience their culture. The Navajo Nation has an abundant supply of cultural tourism destinations, many of which have yet to be developed, visitors primarily eat and lodge in bordertowns that surround the reservation. According to a press release sent out by the American Indian Alaskan Native Tourism Association, … [Read more...] about Cultural Tourism need on Navajo Nation
