Her great grandmother was sold as a slave to Mexican slave owners. She never been outside of Mexico. She never been to Dinétah (Navajo homelands). She does not know nothing about our culture or diné bizaad (Navajo language). And she does not know because the Mexican government at the time prohibited indigenous people from speaking their language and practicing their cultures, especially those who were sold into slavery.

At the time, I was reporting on Gaza, and my social media account was blocked and banned for talking about Gaza. I lost all my contacts, including her. I never asked her what her name was. I regret not asking her.

Times have indeed changed today. I hope Navajos in Mexico see this and attempt to reconnect or reach out to the Navajo Nation. I hope the Navajo Nation reaches out to Mexico regarding Navajo–Diné people who were stolen during the era of slavery. Our people belong here in Dinétah. They deserve to learn our language and our culture, instead of teaching outsiders our language and culture.

If you are Navajo–Diné in Mexico and you see this, please reach out to me. I would love to interview you and record your history. 🙏

Our home got broken into last year and a lot of jewelry was taken. I got a promotion at work and usually I wear a necklace that my grandma gave me but I didn't have any of them anymore. Mom went through old pictures to find one of the squash blossoms and beaded it so I can still wear something that reminded me of my grandma.

Currently, we're enjoying making jokes about my beaded squash blossom necklace but we decided this is going to have a permanent place in our jewelry collection bc of the happy and funny memories this piece is creating for us.

Yá'át'éeh! Shí éí Hibiki yinishyé, Bwazííldę́ę́' naashá. T'áá náhást'éí ńdeezidę́ędą́ą́' Diné Bizaad bího'niił'ą́ą́', ndi doo ayóo choosh'įįh dago biniinaa, doo yá'át'éehgóó bee yáshti'. Diné ła' bił naaltsoos bee yádeeshtih nisin. Nich'į' ak'e'deeshchííł shííní'níigo saad naat'a'í shich'į' ádíílííł!

Hello! I'm Hibiki, and I'm from Brazil. I started to learn Navajo 9 months ago but I don't speak it so well because I don't use it so much. I want to practice specially with letters (I know it's hard because of different countries, but there's apps for that), either way, I really want to practice Navajo! Sorry if anything that I said might have sounded bad.

Hey everyone! I’m a business owner and web designer, and I’m looking to work with a few small businesses that could use some help with their web design.

I’d like to offer free web design to a few businesses I think would be a good fit.

Maybe your current design feels outdated, maybe you’re working on something new, or maybe you’ve just never gotten around to creating the online presence you want.

Whatever the situation, I’d love to hear about it.

I’m especially interested in working with small businesses that are doing something positive for their customers, employees, or community.

If you’re interested, feel free to comment or send me a message with a little bit about your business and what you have in mind.

Would love to see what you’re building!

So im writing a fiction story with a half Navajo main character. She hunts monsters and I plan to use all different kinds of things like Bigfoot, Vampires, Mothman etc. I was wondering if someone could point me towards some good research sources for Navajo or Native American mythical creatures or culture/traditions in general. I myself am not Native American but I want to be as accurate with my story telling as possible. Any help is greatly appreciated

Source: KNAU Arizona Public Radio

https://www.knau.org/knau-and-arizona-news/2026-08-18/a-recent-rollover-could-prompt-changes-to-the-navajo-nations-uranium-hauling-agreement

my grandmother gave it to me and I’d really like some input !!

I’m hoping someone here might have some advice. Around 2000, I participated in a mission trip to the Navajo Nation where we worked with a local church and helped out in the surrounding community. I don’t have contact with the church anymore, but the experience really stayed with me and I’ve wanted to find a way to give back ever since.

I’ve donated to DigDeep before, but I’d really love to find a smaller community or organization where I could help more directly and hopefully stay involved over time. I’d like to support whatever the community actually needs rather than just making a general donation.

If anyone knows of any community organizations, or other grassroot efforts that welcomes this kind of support, I’d really appreciate being pointed in the right direction.

I need someone with jurisprudence of native law. I want to put my home site lease on one of the new ranches that the navajo nation just purchased. I went to visit the ranch wolf springs ranch in Colorado. Its super nice. I want to put my homesite lease there. I dont think its ever been done. It will obviously have to go to court. For reference I have money to battle the legal issue with the tribe im a physician with a highly paid specialty. Is there anyone willing to take this on or knows someone. Im tired of seeing our tribe mismanage funds. Time to sue them.

Hello, im wanting to mentor anyone on how to become a doctor. We are super underrepresented in the medical field. Of practicing physicians we make uo like 0.001% of the workforce. We are unicorns. I feel like growing up i never have anyone to mentor me. I figured it out on my own. Anyway im here to help. I can help with learning opportunities and physician shadowing and I can write you a letter of recommendation if you show me your work ethic. I want to play it forward.

I am an enrolled tribal member and have my green CIB. I have family members who have opted for the tribal ID, however I’m a bit paranoid about it. My understanding is that if I get my tribal ID, I have to surrender the green CIB & won’t have it anymore. I guess what I’m saying is, I’m trying to understand what the pros and cons are of surrendering the green CIB for a tribal ID. Does the tribal ID have your enrollment number info on it? Please be kind yet informative. Thanks in advance & many blessings to all.

Looking for an Old friend from 1996. Not Certain if I can find him, but I would like to know at least how he's doing these days.

A little backstory to help:

Back in 1996, He was in Washington State on the Coast. Due to some locals taking issue with him, he eventually ended up at the Northwest Indian Treatment Center in bad shape. I was a stray visiting the Center on Sundays When we met. We bonded and spent a lot of time together, but eventually he did go back home to his Dad and the Dine Nation.

I lost Contact with him and have spent years trying to get my terrible memory to piece together as much as I can remember and as well get over deep regrets. It took sitting down with a shell full of Palo Santo To get the courage up to send out a note to the world. See if anyone may know someone in the Nation with a crazy story like that in their past that burns Palo Santo Too, or maybe he will read this and say hello.

Anyway, Thank you for your time. If anyone knows anything or a better place to post this. let me know.

My family and I live at the farthest end of the Chapter. We still don't have electricity, like most folks. With elections coming up, there's been a big push from the Chapter House for us (my neighbors and me) to apply for the Light Up Navajo project. We'd have to apply to the nearest power company, but each application has a $150 fee to submit. I believe there are also additional charges for the survey and whatnot. I'd hate to pay all that just to be given a solar power system with a monthly rental bill. We already have a personal system but no batteries. Even though the chapter promised us batteries after the last ones they gave us weren't the right ones (acid bassed and froze over in winter).

Has anyone applied to the program? If so, what has been your experience? What kind of costs did you pay (if any)? A lot of relatives are asking me questions about it like I know, and I just don't. The Chapter House isn't being helpful.

Hi everyone! I hope it’s okay for me to post this here and that it’s not considered too off-topic.

I’m Italian and I’d really like to learn Navajo. I’d especially love to learn it in person rather than through online courses or apps, but I live in Italy, so I’m wondering if there are any opportunities for someone in my situation to study the language with a native speaker or teacher.

I also want to be respectful of the Navajo community and culture, and I hope my interest in learning the language isn’t seen as inappropriate or disrespectful. I’d genuinely love to learn more about the language and approach it in the right way.

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!

Anyone ever used Sacred Monument Tour Guides in monument valley? Wanting to take a horseback ride tour there, but reviews are mixed regarding safety Lol.

Any info? Or any recommendations for riding tours?

For context ages ago I have no Idea when I remember being told my native name would have been "Friendly Hunter" but now would like to know the navajo spelling of it

Hello!
I apologize if use any incorrect terminology or get anything wrong, I’m open to any corrections! I am not Native American (is that the correct way to phrase it?) but my best friend is. Her dad was born and adopted the last year that it was possible for a white family to adopt a child off the Navajo reservation, he says. He is 100% Native American, and she is as a result 50%. Unfortunately, he had a sealed adoption, and she is currently not on speaking terms with her father. Because of this, it’s been really hard for her to connect with her culture, but I know she is really wanting to learn more. Since her birthday is coming up, I was thinking of seeing what I could do to at least jumpstart the process for her to get a tribal identification card. However, it seems like a lot of the information needed has to do with proving you have a parent who is Native American- which, for the reasons stated above, would be really hard for her to do. Does anyone have any insight on ways for me to help her with this process? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

RTX Coporation, formerly Raytheon Technologies, operates a missile systems facility within the Navajo Agricultural Products Industry (NAPI) south of Farmington, New Mexico.¹ NAPI is an industrial park that spans 250 acres (101.17 hectares) and is split into 18 lots that are exclusively for lease. The site is one of eight industrial locations found within the Navajo Nation. 72,000 acres (29137.36 hectares) of staple crops, small grains and organic produce is grown in these lots including corn, potatoes, pinto beans, wheat and alfalfa.

¹ Raytheon Technologies and the Navajo Nation have worked together for over 25 years.

The Raytheon Diné Facility (RDF) spans a total area of 98,000 square feet (9,104.49 square meters), with 68,000 square feet (6,317.40 square meters)² allocated for manufacturing, and 30,000 square feet (2,787.09 square meters)³ designated for warehousing. Raytheon Diné Facility (RDF) operates as both an electro-mechanical and mechanical assembly facility. Raytheon Diné Facility (RDF) manufactures and provides components for various defense programs, along with range monitoring and telemetry systems, plus cabling and storage services. The Raytheon Diné Facility (RDF) brings in $2.8 million annually to the Navajo Nation and the nearby areas.

² In 2007, RTX Corporation entered a 10–year lease for the facility. In 2008, RTX Corporation expanded its facility at NAPI, increasing its area from 38,000 square feet (3,530.31 square meters) to 68,000 square feet (6,317.09 square meters). This $6 million expansion was funded through contributions from RTX Corporation, the Navajo Economic Development Fund, and the Tribal Infrastructure funds of the State of New Mexico.

³ In 2014, former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly announced the installation of the 30,000 square foot (2,787.09 square meter) warehouse, valued at $5 million. The project was approved by New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez. The Navajo Nation contributed $3.3 million from its Business and Industrial Development Funds to finance the construction, shile the remaining budget was funded by the state of New Mexico. Upon its completion in 2017, the facility is set to be leased to RTX Corporation.

93% of the workforce comprises Navajo–Diné people. Raytheon Diné Facility (RDF) specifically depends on graduates from universities and colleges including Navajo Technical University (NTU), Diné College⁴, Arizona State University (ASU)⁵ and the University of New Mexico (UNM)⁶. New Mexico Technical University (NMTech)⁷, New Mexico State University (NMSU)⁸, and Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)⁹ also work with Raytheon Diné Facility (RDF) and RTX Corporation. These universities and colleges offer degree prpgrams and training that are directly linked to defense contractors and institutions associated with manufacturing and assembling weapons systems such as RTX Corporation, Los Alamos Laboratory and Sandia Labs.

⁴ Raytheon Diné Facility (RDF) specifically hires graduates from Navajo Technical University (NTU) and Diné College establishing a pipeline for employment opportunities at RTX Corporation for students. Navajo Technical University (NTU) provides degree programs linked to Raytheon Diné Facility (RDF) through courses in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

⁵ RTX Corporation built a 28,000 square foot (2,601.28 square meter) SkySong Innovation Center to train students and provide internships with with various defense contractors and institutions. Arizona State University (ASU) collaborates with RTX Corporation on engineering projects, and researchers from Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU also collaborate with RTX Corporation.

⁶ University of New Mexico (UNM) provides degree programs linked to Raytheon Diné Facility (RDF) through courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Recruiters from RTX Corporation also participate in Career Fairs at UNM.

⁷ New Mexico Technical University (NMTech) provides degree programs and training related to defense weaponry, including a partnership with RTX Corporation through its Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC). EMRTC and RTX Corporation collaborated on testing directed–energy and kinetic kill vehicles, mant of which were tested at White Sands Missile Range.

⁸ New Mexico State University (NMSU) provides degree programs linked to defense weaponry through courses on Aerospace Engineering, and NMSU’s Physical Science Laboratory provides training.

⁹ Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) provides degree programs linked to defense wesponry through its engineering, manufacturing, technology, and logistics curricula.

Raytheon Diné Facility (RDF) manufactures 12 missile programs for the United States including the Tomahawk Cruise Missile¹⁰, FGM–148 Javelin anti–tank missiles, Advanced Medium Range (AMR) air–to–air missiles, FIM–92 Stinger portable air defense missiles¹¹, Tube–Launched Optically–Tracked, Wire–Guided (TOW) anti–tank missile system, supersonic Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM), M982 Excalibur artillery projectiles, and Phalanx Close–In Weapon System (CIWS) gatling guns. RDF also manufactures hardware for Counter–UAS Technology such as the Coyote Unmanned Aircraft System (C–UAS)¹².

¹⁰ Tomahawk Cruise Missiles are the most used air–to–air missiles globally. RTX Corporation reports that over 2,300 Tomahawk missiles have been used in various United States military operations, excluding those used in Iran. In February 2026, RTX Corporation announced a contract with the United States military in which they will manufacture an additional 1,000 Tomahawk missiles. Tomahawks are currently manufactured at a Raytheon facility in Tuscon, Arizona.

¹¹ Stingers are utilized by 19 countries and nations, and are in service across all four branches of the United States military, having been operational since 1981. The United States Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) and the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) specifically rely on Stingers to counter low-altitude aerial threats. In 2024, a total of 1,900 Stingers were manufactured. RTX Corporation landed a $51.9 million contract for Stinger missile production in 2025, with the project set to be completed by September 2026. In September 2023, RTX Corporation and Lockheed Martin received a contract to create Next-Generation Short Range Interceptors (NGSRI) to replace Stingers. The missiles integrate a portable launch assembly and are armed with precision optics missile seekers. However, in 2025, the United States Army announced plans to enhance the range of Stingers by switching from solid rocket fuel to solid fuel ramjet propulsion technology.

¹² Coyote Unmanned Aircraft System (C–UAS) is a tube–launched drone that can be deployed from various platforms including ground, air or maritime vessels. These drones are armed with seekers and warheads and are used to detect and counter Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Coyote Block 3 Non–Kinetic (NK) versions are also used to counter UAVs. Coyote drones are capable of operating as a single unit or in coordianted swarms. These drones are used in missions involving surveillance, electronic warfare and strike operations. In 2016, Coyote drones were tested in a swarm formation over land and sea.

RTX Corporation is one of the largest defense contractors in the United States, and the largest aerospace and defense manufacturers globally. RTX Corporation supplies armaments to various nations including the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Germany, Japan, Kuwait, Taiwan, Greece, Spain, South Korea and Qatar. The MIM–104 Patriot interceptor missile defense system for example is operational in 19 countries including the United States, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands and Spain. RTX Corporation manufactures other defense systems including Standard Missile–3 (SM–3) ballistic missiles, Standard Missile–6 (SM–6) ballistic missiles, AIM–7 Sea Sparrow missiles, AGM-62 Walleye glide bombs, AGM-65 Maverick air–to–ground missiles, supersonic AGM-88 High–Speed Anti–Radiation Missiles (HARM), and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. RTX Corporation also manufactures components and instruments for satellites.¹³

¹³ RTX Corporation is working on imaging sensors for the Landsat Next Instrument Suite (LandIS) for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The LandIS project includes 26 satellites, but RTX has been contracted to create 3 instruments for this project, with a chance for one more satellite. Since the 1970s, RTX has been involved in LandIS missions, providing instruments for missions 2 through 7. The LandIS program offers the most comprehensive Earth observation data records available globally. The images collected are used in agriculture, water management, forestry, and climate research.

Since the 1990s, RTX Corporation has been involved in over 90 legal cases¹⁴ across various states, including Arizona, California, and Kansas, concerning pollution of air, soil, and water, particularly regarding exposure to Trichloroethylene (TCE). Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a synthetic, colorless, volatile, and non-flammable liquid that has a sweet odor. TCE is utilized in numerous industrial and commercial applications. TCE serves as a degreaser for metal and electronic components, a refrigerant, and an extractant for oils, waxes, and fats. TCE can also be present in certain household items such as paint strippers, stain removers, and carpet cleaning products. TCE is commonly detected in the air, water, and soil surrounding sites where it is manufactured or used. People can ve exposed to Trichloroethylene (TCE) through inhalation, ingestion of contaminated water, or consumption of food that has been washed or prepared with contaminated water. Short-term exposure to Trichloroethylene (TCE) can lead to liver disease, kidney disease, and heart disease. Long-term exposure to Trichloroethylene (TCE) increases the risk of various cancers, including those affecting the kidneys, liver, cervix, and lymphatic system. Symptoms associated with exposure to Trichloroethylene (TCE) include dizziness, loss of consciousness, irritant dermatitis, cirrhosis, and heart failure. The threshold for Trichloroethylene (TCE) considered safe in drinking water is 0.005 mg/I⁹.

¹⁴ Back in 2006, RTX Corporation's facilities in Arizona were discovered to be leaking harmful amounts of Trichloroethylene (TCE) into a water supply that serves 50,000 people. Arizona took legal action against RTX Corporation, and cleanup efforts are expected to wrap up by 2036. Research from the University of Arizona (UArizona) has shown a rise in health issues in the area tied to past exposure to TCE from the RTX facility. Between the 1960s and 1980s, another RTX facility in California settled a lawsuit due to vapor emissions that contaminated both soil and groundwater. 60 buildings were also found to have high levels of TCE. Data from 2020 reveals that over 50 facilities in California are released sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) into the air from their aircraft engine manufacturing and metalworking activities, like welding and grinding, which produce vapor emissions linked to lung cancer. So far, more than 50,000 people are reported to have health problems related to air pollution.

BE-AL-DOH-TSOH-ŁANI DOODA

(Navajo Code Talkers used the word BE-AL-DOH-TSOH-ŁANI as a code for 'artillery'.)

Hi I’m from the uk and having travelled to America about 10 times, my favourite part was the Navajo Indian reservation.
26 years ago I travelled with my boyfriend and bought sand pictures, at the Four Corners. The guy who sold us the pictures asked if we were married, we’d only been together a few months so we laughed. He said you will get married, you both picked the wedding challis and end of trail, you are soul mates. There were others we picked too, he proceeded to write the stories on the back of each one, we left there thinking how sweet he was. We were only together 10 months when my husband proposed and this year we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary by renewing our vows. My dream was to have a Native American blessing which sadly didn’t happen but as we love the culture and what navajo’s stand for I would really love to know more. I’m happy to share our English culture but it probably won’t be as interesting.

How can I find a genuine Navajo pen friend?