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What is the largest Indian in Arizona?
The largest Indian tribe in Arizona is the Navajo Nation, which spans parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo Nation is the largest Native American reservation in the United States, covering over 27,000 square miles and home to a significant population of Navajo people. The tribe has a rich cultural heritage and plays a vital role in the state's identity and economy.
Was members of an African tribe that makes its home in the rift Valley region of Tanzania and Kenya?
yes
What does the colors and symbols mean on the Navajos flag represent?
On a tan background, the outline of the present Nation is shown in copper color with the original 1868 Treaty Reservation in Dark Brown. At the cardinal points in the tan field are the four sacred mountains. A rainbow symbolizing Navajo sovereignty arches over the Nation and the sacred mountains. In the center of the Nation, a circular symbol depicts the sun above two green stalks of corn, which surrounds three animals representing the Navajo livestock economy, and a traditional hogan and modern home. Between the hogan and the house is an oil derrick symbolizing the resource potential of the Tribe, and above this are representations of the wild fauna of the Nation. At the top near the sun, the modern sawmill symbolizes the progress and industry characteristic of the Navajo Nation's economic development.
What language was spoken in the coastal plain region?
The coastal plain region of North America was home to various indigenous tribes and nations speaking different languages, including Algonquian, Iroquoian, Siouan, and Muskogean languages. Each tribe or nation had its own distinct language.
What did the Navajo do at home?
they watched tv
What is the Navajo translation of welcome always to my home?
welcome to my home
What were the Navajo indians home like?
the navajo lived in hogans mud sticks They were earthen houses - miranda did navajo report in 5th grade
Does the name Doris have a special meaning to the Greeks?
The Dorians were an ancient Greek tribe, Doris was the name of their home region in central Greece.
What are some Navajo words we have adopted into the English language?
Hogan is the only word I know of that is from Navajo and now used in English. It is a traditional Navajo home. In Navajo it is: hooghanThere are quite a few place names in New Mexico and Arizona that come from Navajo.
How do Navajo make their living?
Many who have entered the mainstream are Doctors, Lawyer, Engineers, scientists, contractors, electricians, plumbers, teachers or anything else. Many have chosen the arts and crafts. Some subsist as farmers, ranchers or sheep herders. They are diverse in their carreer choices.
How do Navajo sustain themselves today?
There are 300,000 Navajo and the Navajo Nation is 27,000 square miles, so there is a lot of diversity in how people make a living. About two thirds of the tribal members live on the Navajo Nation and most of the rest live in the nearby States. Some work traditional jobs of raising sheep and crops, making jewelery, weaving rugs or other crafts. About 60% of the families have at least one member who makes money through arts and crafts. Some people work away from the tribal lands all or part of the year. Many are in the military. In the past, seasonal farm labor was done in Colorado and California. The unemployment rate hovers around 40-45% but some communities have a much higher one and some much lower. Per capita income is very low, about $7000 at last report and family income about $22,000. About 20% of homes have no electricity or running water. About half have no phone. However, traditional belief says that wealth is having many relative, much ritual knowledge, your own home, and much livestock. The largest employers are various government jobs, health care education and mining. Attached is a list of the largest employers. There are 12 tribally runs businesses including the largest irrigated farm in the US. There is : Navajo tribal utilities, Navajo Agricultural Products Industry , Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise, Navajo Nation Hospitality Enterprise, KTNN Radio Station ,Dine' Power Authority , Navajo Nation Oil & Gas Company, Inc. , Navajo Nation Shopping Centers , The Navajo Times, Navajo Transit System , Navajo Engineering & Construction Authority , and the Navajo Housing Authority. They have a coal, oil and gas royalties. Coal royalties account for 32% of the annual budget. They are building a 500 megawatt wind farm. They may purchase the power plant near Page AZ. Utah Dineh Corporation is a non profit that deals with the oil revenue generated in the Utah part of the Nation. There has long been traditional Navajo religious and cultural dislike of the idea of casinos but they have in recent years opened 4 casino gaming facilities on or near tribal land. I have attached the Navajo President's State of the Nation for 2013 and the Council Speaker's 2014 report
What state is Navajo national monument in?
Northern Arizona on the Navajo Nation. It is west of Kayenta Arizona and south of Shonto, Navajo towns. It is run by the National Park Service and is home to many ruins. Keet Seel(Kitsʼiil), Betatakin (Bitátʼahkin) and Inscription House site (Tsʼah Biiʼ Kin) are the most well known. The site was occupied from around 1250-1300 AD. The Hopi say their Snake and Horn clan come from here. Navajo farm in the nearby canyons today.
