Diné Confront McCain in Window Rock, AZ
Window Rock, AZ — On August 14, 2015 dozens of Diné (Navajo) took action to resist U.S. Senator John McCain’s attempts to steal precious water and desecrate sacred lands. McCain had private meetings scheduled at the Navajo Nation capitol with Diné and state politicians which included discussion of the controversial Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River water rights settlement.
Nearly a dozen Diné youth took action by chanting and linking arms in a roving sit-in at the Nation Nation museum where the meeting was to be held. The group was supported by dozens of other Diné community advocates who held signs such as, “John McCain = Indian Killer” and “Save Oak Flat.”
“Walking through our homeland has given us a deeper understanding of protecting the sacred, defending our homeland.” stated Nihígaal bee Iiná participants who were a significant part of the action on Friday, “Even if that means disrupting secret meetings with crooked politicians. We will no longer sit back, we will protect our water, land and livelihood for children, our grandchildren and honor our ancestors by any means necessary! WATER IS LIFE!”
At one point state and Tribal police blocked demonstrators from leaving the museum building. An elder intervened opening the door allowing the group to pursue after McCain’s convoy yelling, “Get off our land!” Police blocked access to the airport where McCain quickly departed. Despite heavy law enforcement presence, no arrests were made.
McCain has long established himself as an enemy of Indigenous lifeways. From furthering forced relocation on Black Mesa for coal mining (S.1003), political support for ski area desecration of the Holy San Francisco Peaks, to his most recent attack against San Carlos Apache Holy lands at Oak Flat for copper mining, McCain has long placed corporate interests over Diné and other Indigenous Nation’s survival.
In the face of ecological and climate crises, McCain and a handful of Navajo political collaborators continue to further extreme pollution from fracking, coal mining, and Coal-Fired power plants operating on the Navajo Nation. These actions appears to contradict other ecologically responsible measures such as the Diné Natural Resources Protection Act of 2005, which banned uranium mining and processing on Navajo lands, the 5 Year plan to clean up abandoned uranium mines, and the recently declared a state of emergency due to the Gold King mine disaster which threatens sacred and vital water ways such as the San Juan and Colorado.
This statement was issued on the day of the action by Collective voice of those united in solidarity, “NO MORE ALLOWING state or federal politicians and the corporations they represent entrance into our homelands. Those who are responsible for our people being poisoned, starved, kept in poverty and removed from our sacred territories, are not welcomed here!! We will take back our power and restore our homelands, take care of our water, protect our people and our sacred sites, and mentor a new generation of youth that will change this paradigm of exploitation and greed!”
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The Navajo Nation | Indigenous America
In this video, we will explore the forgotten lands of the Navajo nation, the largest reservation on American soil. Navajo also happens to be the most spoken native language in the state of Arizona. In this video, many mysteries and legends will be uncovered to discern why the Navajo are so resilient, and why it is a tribe that will not be shaken.
Locations in the video:
Window Rock, Arizona
Montezuma’s Castle, Arizona
Gallup, New Mexico
Ship Rock, New Mexico
Monument Valley
Mexican Hat, Utah
Tuba City, Arizona
Wupatki, Arizona
Montezuma Castle, Arizona
BEST BARBER ON THE NAVAJO NATION | Veteran's Day Haircut in Window Rock, Arizona
Stopped by Tionne's House Of Hair to see Blake Tsosie in Window Rock, Arizona. My Son & I were blessed to get the freshest fade on the NAVAJO NATION. Blake is an amazing barber that I happened to meet through Facebook on a barber group created by the barber company Tomb 45.
From Texas to Arizona for a fresh one that was completely worth it.
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2019 Navajo Nation Parade
Enjoy our video highlights from the 2019 Navajo Nation Parade from Window Rock, Arizona!
Window Rock - Navajo Nation FD apparatus [AZ | 6/2015]
Apparatus of the Window Rock station of the Navajo Nation Fire Department.
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Engine 13
According to the firefighter it's a gasoline powered International. One of several identical trucks of the NNFD which takes them everywhere :)
Light setup:
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Rescue/ Squad, not sure how they classify it.
Light setup:
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Ambulance. According to their website which they didn't update since several years they use an ambulance to protect their own firefighters during fire and rescue related incidents as well as back up if Navajo Nation EMS is busy or if a call requires multiple ambulances.
Ford E-series/ Horton.
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Mobile command unit of the NNFD. Farber Specialty Vehicles.
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Rescue 10. From their website: 1992 Chevy 3500 4x4 equipped with a rescue box. The rescue responds to all rescue incidents and calls for medical aid. On fire scenes, it supports the engine with manpower and equipment.
Might be out of service or just a spare unit now.
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Sunset at the fire house. Beautiful view and a beautiful evening there. Just the rest of the day until sunset was busy due to several t-storms which hit the area. The firefighter had at least 11 calls that day.
I also attached a picture to show you why the city is called Window Rock :)
I got told that the personnel situation in the Navajo Nation Fire Department looks pretty bad. Window Rock's station is staffed by 2 paid firefighters (1 per shift) and a 3rd who is a volunteer. NNFD has less than 10 paid firefighters if I remember right and volunteers are rare. Sad thing that they have just a few volunteers which is unusual for Arizona/ the States. Especially in the Navajo Nation with their native american heritage and culture of helping each other.
Special thanks to the NNFD! :)
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Window Rock, Apache County, Arizona, USA, 6/2015.
Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital in Window Rock AZ
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Stateline Band In Window Rock Arizona @ The Navajo Nation Fair Parade
This is a Short Video Of The Stateline Band In Window Rock At The 65 Annual Navajo Nation Fair Parade on Saturday September 10. 2011
A VLOG DAY IN WINDOW ROCK, AZ
Hi Everyone! I hope you all enjoy today's video as I bring you along to explore Window Rock, Arizona. I don't come here often so it was nice to explore these places with my sisters.
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Navajo Nation Fair 2019
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1970s Window Rock Arizona, Navajo Native American
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Tségháhoodzání - Window Rock, Arizona
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Navajo Nation Fair 2018 | Window Rock
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Navajo Nation Fair and Rodeo 2014, Window Rock, Az
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TRAVEL FROM AZ TO NM (NAVAJO RESERVATION) VLOG - PART 1
Come along with me from Phoenix, Arizona to the Navajo Nation Reservation in New Mexico. See the beautiful scenery along the way. Make sure to watch part 2 so you can see my full trip on the Navajo Reservation.
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66th Annual Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock, AZ
Near Navajo Reservation, Shiprock, Arizona, USA 11-09-17
Pit stop in Shiprock in Arizona state USA near the intersection of Highway 491 and 64 after touching down at the 4-corners, USA (border of Arizona, Utah, Colorado and Utah) going to Walmart. Bought a nice 20 pound bag of Cortez Bluebird Flour to take home. On an 8-day road trip, spur of the moment after quit Registered Nursing November 6, 2017 and deactivated my Washington state license the following day then took off south in my 2013 Volvo XC60, that I used to have, no more. Slept in my suv all but one night, where I rested in Trump Tower in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA as a controversial, political move. yolo
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660khz KTNN - The Voice Of The Navajo Nation [DX]
From my home state of Arizona, KTNN is a unique radio station. Broadcasting from Window Rock, Arizona, KTNN airs a mix native music along with some country music. It airs news, information, high school sports, and entertainment. KTNN broadcasts mostly in Navajo and some English. With a 50KW transmitter, KTNN can be heard throughout the western United States, Canada, and Mexico at night. Splatter is from KBOI-AM.
Station Information
Station Studios: Window Rock, Arizona, U.S.A.
Transmitter Location: Window Rock, Arizona, U.S.A.
Tohatchi, New Mexico, U.S.A.
My Location: Twin Falls, Idaho U.S.A.
Station Power: 50KW/50KW
Language: Navajo/English
Receiver: Tecsun PL-880
Antenna Used: Built In/Internal (no external antenna was used)
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The Navajo Nation Vlog. (Chinle, Arizona)
This video doesn’t have an intro bc I never really created one for it but many of you know my name, Brandi. :) I hope you enjoy this vlog of cruising Chinle. Washing my hair in a basin bc my family doesn’t have running water is what I really enjoy honestly. I miss being home and the nature atmosphere. So here’s to all of the family on the Rez, any reservation across North America that doesn’t have running water. I was always ashamed when I was in school to tell my friends where I came from but now looking back at it, it made me the strong, confident woman I am today. So here’s to every kid growing up not feeling like they are good enough just bc of the background they come from. Be proud and know this teaches you to enjoy the little things in life more. ????
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