Navajo Indians

Visiting Canyon de Chelly in Arizona With a Navajo Guide

Going on a Navajo-led tour of this national monument in northeastern Arizona takes you to ancient ruins and sacred places that most tourists never see.

By Derek M. Norman

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With $32 Billion in Aid, Native Americans Push Against History of Neglect

A pandemic relief bill set aside long-term funds for tribal lands that have lacked the tax revenue, and infrastructure, to spur businesses and wealth.

By Talmon Joseph Smith

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Klee Benally, Navajo Activist and Artist, Dies at 48

He helped found a punk-rock band when he was 14. That led to a long career as an advocate for Native American and environmental causes.

By Penelope Green

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From the Sea and Desert to Silver Creations

Native American artisans create molds from cuttlebone and tufa stone to cast metal jewelry.

By Adria Malcolm for The New York Times