Author: Donovan Quintero

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second month, Native American communities are facing a growing hunger crisis.

A federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reconsider its decision to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, ruling that the agency misinterpreted federal law and must explore using existing funds to keep food aid flowing to millions of Americans – including Native families who rely on the program.

The doorway for Navajo youth to reclaim its voice opened Monday at Navajo Preparatory School.

When he made his entrance into an arena, rodeo powerhouse Sonny Jim – Harlem Globetrotters road warrior and backup strummer for Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings – blazed out as a fiery, cigar-chewing competitor.

Controller Sean McCabe told the 25th Navajo Nation Council on Monday, Oct. 20, that despite political uncertainty surrounding his position, the Office of the Controller continues to focus on transparency, compliance and modernizing the Nation’s financial systems.