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THE NAVAJO PEOPLE ("DINE") & THE NAVAJO LANDS ("DINE BIKEYAH", or Land of the People)
The Navajo Nation is the largest federally-recognized Native America tribe, and the Navajos own and maintain the largest Native American reservation in
America.
The Navajo lands encompass about 16,000,000 acres, or 27,000 square miles, making the lands larger than the 10 smallest U.S. States, and approximately
the size of the State of West Virginia. Most of contiguous Dine Bikeyah lies in the State of Arizona, with smaller parts extending into Utah and New Mexico
(map below). Two non-contiguous parts of the reservation ---- To’Hajilee and Alamo ---- lie in New Mexico.
The Navajo Nation is the largest federally-recognized Native America tribe, and the Navajos own and maintain the largest Native American reservation in
America.
The Navajo lands encompass about 16,000,000 acres, or 27,000 square miles, making the lands larger than the 10 smallest U.S. States, and approximately
the size of the State of West Virginia. Most of contiguous Dine Bikeyah lies in the State of Arizona, with smaller parts extending into Utah and New Mexico
(map below). Two non-contiguous parts of the reservation ---- To’Hajilee and Alamo ---- lie in New Mexico.
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NAVAJO NATION GOVERNMENT
The government of the Navajo Nation was formed in 1923, binding together the 110 Navajo Nation Chapters extending across 13 Counties in 4 States. The
government was reorganized in 1991 and patterned after the government of the United States to include three branches --- an Executive Branch, a Legislative
Branch, and a Judicial Branch. The Navajo Nation government is largely thought to be the most sophisticated Native American government in the U.S.
Speaker of the House. The Judicial Branch oversees the operation of a sophisticated systems of courts, including a Supreme Court, 8 Justices and a Chief Justice.
The government of the Navajo Nation was formed in 1923, binding together the 110 Navajo Nation Chapters extending across 13 Counties in 4 States. The
government was reorganized in 1991 and patterned after the government of the United States to include three branches --- an Executive Branch, a Legislative
Branch, and a Judicial Branch. The Navajo Nation government is largely thought to be the most sophisticated Native American government in the U.S.
Speaker of the House. The Judicial Branch oversees the operation of a sophisticated systems of courts, including a Supreme Court, 8 Justices and a Chief Justice.
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NAVAJO NATION HISTORY
The Navajos, who are closely related to the Apaches, are believed to have settled in the Southwest sometime between the 13th and 16th centuries. The
Navajo recorded history is long and varied, ranging from the extreme hardships during the Spanish and U.S. conquest / settlement years, to the extraordinary
heroism and patriotism during WWII by the famous "Codetalkers", the subject of a recent movie called "Windtalkers". Around the time of the "Long Walk", a
torturous return to tribal lands in the 1860's, the Navajo Nation had been decimated to a population of around 8,000. In the 2000 Census, around 269,000
Americans identified themselves as Navajos, and 29,000 as part Navajo. Today, the majority of the Navajo population is under age 25.
The Navajos' culture is rich in religion, environmentalism, folklore, artwork, crafts, and more. They are famous for their woven rugs, baskets, sand paintings, silver
and turquoise jewelry, leather work, and many other products.
The Navajos, who are closely related to the Apaches, are believed to have settled in the Southwest sometime between the 13th and 16th centuries. The
Navajo recorded history is long and varied, ranging from the extreme hardships during the Spanish and U.S. conquest / settlement years, to the extraordinary
heroism and patriotism during WWII by the famous "Codetalkers", the subject of a recent movie called "Windtalkers". Around the time of the "Long Walk", a
torturous return to tribal lands in the 1860's, the Navajo Nation had been decimated to a population of around 8,000. In the 2000 Census, around 269,000
Americans identified themselves as Navajos, and 29,000 as part Navajo. Today, the majority of the Navajo population is under age 25.
The Navajos' culture is rich in religion, environmentalism, folklore, artwork, crafts, and more. They are famous for their woven rugs, baskets, sand paintings, silver
and turquoise jewelry, leather work, and many other products.
NAVAJO NATION DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Division of Economic Development (DED) is a department of the Executive Branch of the Navajo Nation. The purpose of the DED is: a) to create an
environment on the Navajo Nation that is conducive to economic development, and, b) to drive business development in the Commercial, Tourism, Industrial, and
the Small Business sectors of the Nation's overall economy.
An important by-product of DED activities and initiatives is the creation of business and job opportunities for the Nation's citizens.
Navajo Jeans visitors with potential commercial interests are encouraged to contact the DED through the link below. (Please read Navajo Jean's Terms of Use regarding linked
sites.)
The Division of Economic Development (DED) is a department of the Executive Branch of the Navajo Nation. The purpose of the DED is: a) to create an
environment on the Navajo Nation that is conducive to economic development, and, b) to drive business development in the Commercial, Tourism, Industrial, and
the Small Business sectors of the Nation's overall economy.
An important by-product of DED activities and initiatives is the creation of business and job opportunities for the Nation's citizens.
Navajo Jeans visitors with potential commercial interests are encouraged to contact the DED through the link below. (Please read Navajo Jean's Terms of Use regarding linked
sites.)
NAVAJO NATION TOURISM
The U.S. National Park Service estimates that approximately 13 million people visited the recreational areas located on or near the Navajo Nation in 2004. This
included around 4 million visitors to Grand Canyon National Park.
Navajoland is home to:
The Nation is roughly in the center of "The Grand Circle of the Southwest", which includes Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon in Utah, and Mesa Verde National
Park in Colorado.
Notable sites to visit on or near the Nation, include ("7 Wonders of Navajoland" highlighted in turquoise):
Visitors to Navajo Jeans are encouraged to access the link below and to plan their next vacation in beautiful Navajoland, one of America's premier vacation spots.
(Please read Navajo Jean's Terms of Use regarding linked sites.)
The U.S. National Park Service estimates that approximately 13 million people visited the recreational areas located on or near the Navajo Nation in 2004. This
included around 4 million visitors to Grand Canyon National Park.
Navajoland is home to:
- Over a dozen National monuments, tribal parks, and historical sites,
- A number of lakes, including the beautiful Lake Powell on the Colorado,
- Close to 200 miles of shoreline on Lake Powell, where a new resort / marina is being built,
The Nation is roughly in the center of "The Grand Circle of the Southwest", which includes Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon in Utah, and Mesa Verde National
Park in Colorado.
Notable sites to visit on or near the Nation, include ("7 Wonders of Navajoland" highlighted in turquoise):
- Window Rock, AZ, the Capital of the Navajo Nation,
- The Navajo Nation Tribal Zoo and Botanical Park, in Window Rock, AZ,
- Canyon De Chelly (de-shay) near Chinle, AZ,
- The Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, near Kayenta, AZ,
- Four Corners Navajo Tribal Park,
- The Navajo Cultural Center, Kayenta, AZ,
- Chaco Canyon National Historical Park, NW of Window Rock, AZ,
- Lake Powell and shoreline in UT and AZ, & proximity to Colorado River,
- The Rainbow Bridge, next to Lake Powell in UT,
- Antelope Canyon, near Lake Powell, in AZ,
- Little Colorado River Gorge Navajo Tribal Park, near Cameron, AZ,
- Bowl Canyon Navajo Recreational Area, close to Window Rock, AZ,
- Hubbell Trading Post, Ganado, AZ,
- Shiprock Peak, AZ,
- Close proximity to the North and South rims of Grand Canyon National Park.
Visitors to Navajo Jeans are encouraged to access the link below and to plan their next vacation in beautiful Navajoland, one of America's premier vacation spots.
(Please read Navajo Jean's Terms of Use regarding linked sites.)
| Navajo Nation Official Visitor Guides available through the Tourism Office. See link below. |
| Guide image used with permission of Dept. of Tourism, Window Rock, AZ. Please do not reproduce. All rights reserved by Navajo Nation |
NAVAJO NATION STORES -- NAVAJO ARTS & CRAFTS ENTERPRISES
Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprises (NACE) was founded in 1941, and is the Nation's only official marketing channel offering AUTHENTIC Navajo arts and crafts.
NACE operates retail stores on the Navajo Nation in Window Rock, Alamo, Cameron, Chinle, Kayenta, and at the Navajo National Monument.
NACE annually publishes their beautifully illustrated Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise Catalog, showcasing selected authentic Navajo product from the stores.
Featured product includes jewelry, rugs and blankets, CD's, and more.
In addition, NACE offers a vast array of exquisite product on its e-commerce site --- www.gonavajo.com (below). (Contact information for ordering a
Catalog may also be found on the site.)
Visitors to Navajo Jeans are encouraged to order a NACE Catalog, shop on gonavajo.com, and visit the beautiful NACE stores while exploring Navajoland.
(Please read Navajo Jean's Terms of Use regarding linked sites.)
Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprises (NACE) was founded in 1941, and is the Nation's only official marketing channel offering AUTHENTIC Navajo arts and crafts.
NACE operates retail stores on the Navajo Nation in Window Rock, Alamo, Cameron, Chinle, Kayenta, and at the Navajo National Monument.
NACE annually publishes their beautifully illustrated Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise Catalog, showcasing selected authentic Navajo product from the stores.
Featured product includes jewelry, rugs and blankets, CD's, and more.
In addition, NACE offers a vast array of exquisite product on its e-commerce site --- www.gonavajo.com (below). (Contact information for ordering a
Catalog may also be found on the site.)
Visitors to Navajo Jeans are encouraged to order a NACE Catalog, shop on gonavajo.com, and visit the beautiful NACE stores while exploring Navajoland.
(Please read Navajo Jean's Terms of Use regarding linked sites.)
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The Navajo Nation is currently contemplating the construction and operation of casinos in Arizona and New Mexico. According to news sources, potential
sites include: Cameron, Page, Navajo, & Chinle, AZ, and Gallup & Shiprock, NM.
Periodic information on casino progress is fairly rich via the major search engines.
We will post links to casino sites as they become available, and images, as permitted. (Please read Navajo Jean's Terms of Use regarding linked sites.)
NAVAJO & NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISANS
Over time, we will be featuring artwork, artist background, and contact information on Native American, and other, artists in this section. Interested artists,
especially those just starting their businesses, are encouraged to contact us.
Over time, we will be featuring artwork, artist background, and contact information on Native American, and other, artists in this section. Interested artists,
especially those just starting their businesses, are encouraged to contact us.
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