Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance

11/04/2026

Tribal Colleges and Universities need your voice to pressure Congress to keep their federal funding in the new budget: 202-224-3121

From AP:

"President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposal calls for a $1.5 trillion increase to defense spending and would carve billions of dollars out of programs that fulfill trust and treaty responsibilities to tribal nations, including entirely eliminating funding for the Institute for American Indian Arts, the country’s only federally funded college for contemporary Native American arts.

"The budget proposal released last week also calls for cutting funding for TCUs, as well as funding for two schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Education: Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas and the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in New Mexico. Students at both colleges sued the BIE last year over funding and staffing cuts made by the administration.

'“If this budget was to pass, our TCUs would be forced to close within a year,' said Ahniwake Rose, president of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, which represents the interests of tribal colleges and universities."

10/04/2026

Wishing all of our Native runners the best of luck at the Boston Marathon!

Thank you to for highlighting our NWR runners Molly McGuire (Mescalero Apache) and Missy Hendricks (Miami & Apache), we are so proud of you!

We know there are many more Native runners lining up at that starting line this year. You carry your communities with you every step of the way. Run strong! 🌎

Good luck to EVERYONE racing! 💪

Story link in bio. 🪶🫶🏽🌿

10/04/2026

10/04/2026

Today in Flagstaff.

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10/04/2026

Food Truck Festival presented by NTU Student Senate

Join us on Wednesday, April 22, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the NTU Main Campus in Crownpoint, NM!

This event is open to the public, so come out and enjoy a variety of great food and community vibes.

Food Truck Vendors Wanted!
Vendors interested in setting up are encouraged to register as soon as possible to secure a spot.
A $20 vendor fee will apply.

The NTU Student Senate is currently seeking additional vendors—don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the event!
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For more information, contact:
NTU Student Senate
E: [email protected]

10/04/2026

Navajo Preparatory School

10/04/2026

Flashback Friday. 👍

In 2013, a groundbreaking cultural achievement took place when Star Wars was dubbed into Navajo, becoming the first major film to be translated into a Native American language. This historic event was part of a broader effort to preserve and promote indigenous languages, many of which have been endangered due to historical pressures and a decline in native speakers. The Navajo Nation, with its rich cultural heritage and history, embraced the opportunity to bring Star Wars to a new generation, connecting the iconic saga with a deeper sense of identity and pride.

The Navajo version of Star Wars was a significant accomplishment, not just for the language but also for the preservation of Navajo cultural values and linguistic structure. The translation was no small task; it required a team of linguists, translators, and cultural experts who worked meticulously to adapt the film’s English dialogue into Navajo, a language known for its complex structure and deep connection to the worldview of its speakers. The project highlighted the adaptability of the Navajo language, proving it could convey even the most futuristic and otherworldly concepts.

This adaptation of Star Wars also resonated deeply within the Navajo community. As one of the most widely spoken indigenous languages in the United States, Navajo has been a symbol of cultural resilience. The film’s translation demonstrated the continued relevance of Native American languages in modern contexts, making them more accessible to younger generations. It also helped to show that indigenous languages are not relics of the past but living, evolving tongues capable of expressing contemporary and global narratives.

The Navajo Star Wars dub became a symbol of cultural pride and a testament to the efforts being made across Native American communities to revitalize their languages. It was celebrated not only as a cinematic achievement but also as a victory in the ongoing fight to preserve indigenous languages in the face of globalization. The film's success opened doors for more Native American language projects in film, offering hope for the future of languages that are at risk of fading away.

10/04/2026

The New Mexico Public Education Department National Board Scholarship for the 2026–27 school year is now open! 🍎

New Mexico educators this is your opportunity to pursue NBCT certification. Invest in your growth, elevate your practice, and lead with impact.

Apply today at nmped.gov ✨ or direct link 🔗 http://bit.ly/4cF2ZZh

10/04/2026

10/04/2026

The Native American Studies family is proud to announce that our very own Tiffany S. Lee has been selected to receive the 2026 Mike Charleston Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Indigenous Education. She will be recognized at the AERA Indigenous Peoples of the Americas meeting in Los Angeles on Friday! Tiffany has been at the forefront of the growth of NAS over the last 23 years. We are so grateful for her boundless energy, wisdom, commitment, and guidance. She became the first full-time faculty tenure-track appointment in NAS at UNM in 2006. In 2024, she reached the highest milestone of Distinguished Professor. Not only is she cherished for all of her contributions to NAS and our communities, but she is world renown for her scholarship in Indigenous Education.

09/04/2026

Hayley Burns set NAU’s 5,000m school record at Stanford, while Ali Upshaw broke the NAU and Big Sky 10,000m records. Hayley represents the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and Ali represents Navajo Nation. Big weekend for the Lumberjacks!