KAYENTA, AZ – Nationally, October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Tohdenasshai Shelter Home is hosting several activities thorughout the month.  The activities are to honor survivors and to commemorate victims who have died as a result of domestic violence, and to recognize individuals who work to end domestic violence.
Students from [...]

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KAYENTA, AZ – He found his mission and purpose as a photographer one day as he pulled off the road in Page, Arizona, and came a across his first snapshot of Page – a three year old stray dog – one of hundreds, perhaps thousands, among the displaced dog population on Navajo lands.  This year, [...]

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     The Monument Valley Film, Blues, and Arts Festival is scheduled to take place at the Kayenta Township this year at the Kayenta Town Hall from Thursday, September 17th to Sunday, September 19th, 2010. 
      Founded in 2006, the Monument Valley Film Festival is the only festival of its kind on the Navajo Nation.  The film [...]

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
FOR
ESTABLISHING A BUILDING SAFETY DIVISION
Notice is hereby given that the Development Services Department of the Kayenta Township is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide administrative support for establishing a Building Safety Division. Under the direction of the Building Official, the consulting firm is expected to perform responsible, professional work [...]

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KAYENTA, AZ – There was a lot of confidence as eight of the Navajo Nation Presidential candidates honed down their debate skills after weeks of hardcore campaigning on the trail.  Sunday night at the Monument Valley High School Student activity center, seven Presidential Candidates got straight to business at 5:30 pm, as two facilitators, Former Town Manager Jarvis Williams and Kayenta Township [...]

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KAYENTA, AZ – As one of the premiere and fastest growing events on the Navajo Nation, the Kayenta Fourth of July Rodeo also recently enjoyed its hundredth year Centennial.  As more people flocked to the rodeo grounds Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, it was obvious event organizers had hit a new benchmark.  By Saturday [...]

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John Wetherill first set up his trading post in Kayenta with tents in 1910. From there Kayenta continued to grow into one of the most unique communities on the Navajo Nation known worldwide for its scenic beauty, culture, people and spirit.
Remembering Kayenta from its early beginnings in 1910 all the way to the current year [...]

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Vincent Craig aka Mutton Man, passed away Saturday evening on May 15, 2010 from cancer. The family is requesting help with medical and related funeral bills. A Vincent Craig tribute will be held Wednesday, May 26, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm at the Phoenix Downtown Radisson, 3600 N. 2nd Ave. The event is for all [...]

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Over the months since last fall & actual visit of filming for the show, many have inquired about the show in anticipation of their favorite host Andrew Zimmern & his particular liking to the Navajo meal he participated & enjoyed with our Navajo family in beautiful Monument Valley, Utah.
He was very positive, respectful & very much enjoyed the [...]

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Speaker Morgan announces 2010 Spring Session agenda
Full copy of agenda available online at www.navajonationcouncil.org
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Honorable Speaker Lawrence T. Morgan has announced the agenda for the 2010 Spring Session of the Navajo Nation Council. The week-long session begins April 19 at the Navajo Nation Council Chamber.
The session will begin with the State [...]

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