Despite Arizona's Ethnic Studies Ban, Students Can Still Enroll in Native Programs

Michelle Tirado
May 18, 2012
With an ethnic studies ban now in place in Arizona’s public and charter schools, many Native Americans in the state who live off-reservation are wondering where they can send their...

A Day of Honor For Last Remaining Navajo Code Talker

ICTMN Staff
January 24, 2012
On Monday, January 23, the last remaining Navajo Code Talker, Chester Nez celebrated his 91 birthday and in his honor, Albuquerque, New Mexico Mayor Richard Berry declared the day ...

Keith Little, Navajo Code Talker Walks On

ICTMN Staff
January 04, 2012
The history of the Navajo Code Talkers will forever be remembered, but on January 3, the famous group lost another member from its ranks as Keith Little, died at Fort Defiance hosp...

Honor Past Warriors Through Service

Wilhelm Murg
December 12, 2011
Michael V. Smith was raised in the rich tradition of Navajo military history. His father, Samuel J. Smith Sr., served as a Code Talker in the Pacific theatre during World War II...

Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir by One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII

Patti Jo King
November 02, 2011
No doubt about it: Chester Nez is a true American hero...

At 90, Chester Nez Keeps Alive the Story of Navajo Code Talkers

Richard Walker
August 08, 2011
Click here for our feature story on the history of American Indian code talkers in the military. Click here for our obituary on Navajo code talker and hero, Joe Morris Sr...

Around the Campfire: Indians in the Military

Dean Chavers
April 19, 2011
Indians have fought in every war the United States has had since the American Revolution...
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An Election Day Tale From Elsa Johnson

Elsa Johnson, a Navajo grassroots activist and renewable energy consultant, has fond memories of the time when voter turnout on the Navajo Nation surprised Arizona. Her own family still participates in voting as a tradition, an anticipated and highly social event....

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November 04, 2012

Native American Heritage Month: Navajo Code Talkers Honored at Wesley Bolin Memorial Park in Phoenix: Photos

Valarie Tom
November 12, 2012
order="DESC" Today is Veterans Day (observed). Our correspondent Valarie Tom has contributed these amazing photographs of the Navajo Code Talkers Memorial in Phoenix...

Video: Code Talker Joe Kellwood Sings the Marine Corps Hymn in Navajo

ICTMN Staff
November 10, 2012
Today the U.S. Marine Corps turns 237. Founded in 1775, the Corps existed before the United States of America...

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