Stories tagged: "Native American"

Culture Expert skateboarder Di'Orr Greenwood, an artist born and raised in the Navajo Nation in Arizona and whose work is featured on the new U.S. stamps, rides her skateboard next to her artworks in the Venice Beach neighborhood in Los Angeles Monday, March 20, 2023. On Friday, March 24, the U.S. Postal Service is debuting the "Art of the Skateboard," four stamps that will be the first to pay tribute to skateboarding. The stamps underscore how prevalent skateboarding has become, especially in Indian Country, where the demand for designated skate spots has only grown in recent years. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Culture Indigenous Artists Help Skateboarding Earn Stamp of Approval

The US Postal Service had artists create four new stamps celebrating the Art of the Skateboard. They were officially unveiled in Phoenix.

Associated Press Associated Press March 24, 2023 3:03 pm MST
Government FILE - This photo shows Colorado River water running through farmland on the Colorado River Indian Tribes reservation, Feb. 19, 2018 in Parker, Ariz. (AP Photo/Felicia Fonseca, File)
Government Arizona Tribes Set to Receive Over $120 Million for Water Infrastructure Improvements

A century-old promise to provide indigenous communities access to water will soon be fulfilled, thanks in part to a renewed push to improve the nation’s infrastructure.

Morgan Fischer Morgan Fischer February 27, 2023 8:00 am MST
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Culture 6 Influential Women Who Helped Shaped Arizona History

From breaking glass ceilings to championing for the rights of marginalized communities, these women’s stories are worth sharing.

Copper Courier Staff November 10, 2022 11:45 am MST
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Arizona 9 Must-Visit Eateries to Try on Indigenous Peoples Day

At these Arizona eateries owned and operated by Indigenous people, you will find traditional food that will have you coming back all year long.

Robert Gundran Robert Gundran Sarah Bergner Sarah Bergner October 7, 2022 9:48 am MST
Culture Navajo warrior performs raditional dance near Paige, AZ. Image via Ruslan Kalnitsky / Shutterstock
Culture Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Arizona With These 7 Fun and Educational Events

Monday, Oct. 10, is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and across Arizona, many are choosing to commemorate this newly recognized holiday instead of Columbus Day.

Rebecca L. Rhoades Rebecca L. Rhoades October 7, 2022 7:52 am MST

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Food 10 of the Best Tacos You’ll Find in the Valley

We scoured the Valley to find the best mom-and-pop taquerias, local chains, and award-winning Mexican restaurants with tacos so tasty they'll have you saying ¡Ole!

Rebecca L. Rhoades Rebecca L. Rhoades October 4, 2022 7:57 am MST
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Food 10 of the Best Tacos You’ll Find in the Phoenix Area

We scoured the Valley to find the best mom-and-pop taquerias, local chains, and award-winning Mexican restaurants with tacos so tasty they'll have you saying ¡Ole!

Rebecca L. Rhoades Rebecca L. Rhoades October 3, 2022 12:45 pm MST