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This list of Native Americans a notable individuals who are Native Americans in the United States, including Alaska Natives and American Indians. [1] [2] Native American identity is a complex and contested issue. The Bureau of Indian Affairs defines Native American as having American Indian or Alaska Native ancestry. Legally, being Native ...
As the effects of the federal government's Indian termination policy reached the Navajo Nation in the 1950s, [8] the paper's funding was withdrawn by the BIA. Ádahooníłígíí ceased publication in 1957. Shortly thereafter, the Navajo Times – written in English – began publication. It continues as the Navajo Nation's main print-medium to ...
Manuelito is the diminutive form of the name Manuel, the Iberian variant of the name Immanuel; Manuelito translates to Little Immanuel. He was born to the Bit'ahnii or ″Folded Arms People Clan″, [1] near the Bears Ears in southeastern Utah about 1818. As many Navajo, he was known by different names depending upon context.
Miami – Native American name for Lake Okeechobee and the Miami River, precise origin debated; see also Mayaimi [44] Micanopy – named after Seminole chief Micanopy. Myakka City – from unidentified Native American language. Ocala – from Timucua meaning "Big Hammock".
General Douglas MacArthur meeting Navajo, Pima, Pawnee and other Native American troops Many Navajo young people moved to cities to work in urban factories during World War II. Many Navajo men volunteered for military service in keeping with their warrior culture, and they served in integrated units.
When Jennifer Juan went to cast her ballot in Arizona's state primary in July, she spent an hour rifling through documents to convince poll workers she should be allowed to vote. A registered ...
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Kaibito – from the Navajo phrase k'ai'bii'tó, whose English translation is unclear. Kinlichee – from the Navajo phrase kin dah lichi'i, meaning "red house up at an elevation". [5] Lake Havasu City; Lake Montezuma; Mesquite Creek; Nazlini – from the Navajo phrase nazlini, meaning "flowing in a crescent shape". [6] Peoria; Sahuarita