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ZUNI, NM — This spring, the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project is once again offering its traditional social dance class for elementary school students in partnership with the Zuni Public School District. Offered from Mar. 3 to May 2 in teacher Shanell Leekya’s physical education specials class, the ZYEP program serves 430 students in pre-K to 5th grade at Shiwi Ts’ana Elementary School.
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On April 17–18, 2025, in honor of National Poetry Month, the BFA Creative Writing Program at Navajo Technical University (NTU) and the Navajo Nation Poet Laureate Committee hosted the third annual Creative Writing Symposium at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. This event celebrated the richness of literary arts—poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and scriptwriting—as well as the diverse talents of artists, scholars, elders, and storytellers within our community.

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Tribal Agriculture Fellowship  (TAF) announced its 2025 cohort on Friday. TAF is committed to empowering Native American students who are seeking degrees in agriculture. 
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A massive overnight fire destroyed the Student Union Building at Diné College, located on the Navajo Nation Reservation in Tsaile, Arizona.

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On Thursday, April 10, the Illinois House of Representatives approved House Bill 1237, which would prohibit public K-12 schools from using Native American names, mascots, or imagery. 

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​The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) have secured a $150,000 grant from the Meyer Memorial Trust to enhance literacy among children on the Umatilla Indian Reservation (UIR). This funding will support the development and implementation of culturally relevant and age-appropriate reading materials and teaching methods. ​

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The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on Wednesday held an oversight hearing to discuss Native American education and the potential impact of the shuttering of the Department of Education (DOE). 

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The Naabik’íyáti’ Committee of the 25th Navajo Nation Council on Thursday unanimously passed Legislation No. 0028-25, calling on the U.S. government to uphold its trust and treaty obligations by consulting with the Navajo Nation before implementing policies or executive actions that impact tribal education.

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On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Navajo Technical University (NTU) welcomed representatives from the American Indian College Fund (AICF) to explore and promote higher education opportunities. NTU is renowned for its exceptional academic programs, culturally relevant curricula, and comprehensive student support services.

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Sitting Bull College (SBC) has received a generous $75,000 donation from Starion Bank of Mandan, North Dakota, in support of its Scholarship Endowment. SBC President Dr. Tomi Kay Phillips accepted the contribution on behalf of the college.

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