Stacy Thacker

Navajo Freelance Journalist covering tribes in New Mexico and Arizona.

[Noel Smith @nsmithdt]

I am listening to the Navajo Nation Council fall session. Earlier today, tribal President Buu Nygren informed delegates that he will miss the meeting. In an uncommon move, delegates approved tribal Vice President Richelle Montoya to give the state of the nation address.

[Univ. of New Mexico @UNM]

The numbers are in! With 3,642 Lobos joining The Pack, Fall 2024 has been record-breaking in class size, diversity, and academic performance.

Get to know the #UNM28 by the numbers:
https://t.co/r9qYMTfukQ

[Noel Smith @nsmithdt]

"We just want him to be able to hear our stories and our voices," Maggie Billiman (Navajo) said. She and other members of tribal nations went to Capitol Hill this week to press House Speaker Mike Johnson for reauthorizing, expanding RECA bill vote. https://t.co/YbpqPwr5hU

[Noel Smith @nsmithdt]

Here’s my latest story, reporting from Dinétah: After Navajo Nation Condemns Uranium Hauling on Its Lands, Arizona Governor Negotiates a Pause https://t.co/HjgaTZ5dsk

[Noel Smith @nsmithdt]

Group has arrived at the Cameron Chapter house. During the walk, some motorists honked horns and some residents captured photos from their road turnoffs. Navajo blessing songs were sung by one of the walkers.

[Shondiin Silversmith⁷ @DiinSilversmith]

Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez announces his run for Congress to represent Arizona's largest congressional district.

[Shondiin Silversmith⁷ @DiinSilversmith]

‘Water is a sacred resource and crucial to ensuring the health, safety, and empowerment of Tribal communities’: The Gila River Indian Community (@GRIC_Official) receives $233M in water conservation, infrastructure funding https://t.co/o8e1bZtQCn via @ArizonaMirror

[Stacy Thacker @stacy_thacker]

@nsmithdt Oh man 😞

[Shondiin Silversmith⁷ @DiinSilversmith]

'I want to make this clear that it’s not a finished product. It’s only a starting point': The FBI determined that there are 177 active missing Indigenous People cases in the state of New Mexico and from the Navajo Nation. https://t.co/hyLUQEOWLO via @shaun505 for @source_nm.

[Brittany Covich @BrittCovich]

"What’s saved these trees, Dickman said, is simple: fuel reduction treatments."

Yosemite's Mariposa Grove will survive Washburn Fire, says park's forest ecologist https://t.co/KOt4KXR3Dn via @SFGate

[ICT @IndianCountry]

📺 COMING UP: We're joined by a star as Mr. Happy Face has been named the world's ugliest dog. Plus, Pyra is a trailblazing queen and we introduce ICT's new national editor and coach. Full broadcast at 5 p.m. ET at https://t.co/ialOrLeOqN

[Angeline Boulley - #FIREKEEPERSDAUGHTER @FineAngeline]

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[Noel Smith @nsmithdt]

“With drag, I want to tell our stories and how amazing we are because we never get that recognition,” Vivica Validation said about using her performances to educate audiences about Indigenous people. https://t.co/2TzcrUvs1q

[Cherokee Nation @CherokeeNation]

Happy Pride Month from the Cherokee Nation! 🌈

Cherokee culture puts an emphasis on inclusivity and fairness. We say ᏕᏣᏓᎸᏉᏕᏍᏗ: Like one another without conditions, admire one another.

[Noel Smith @nsmithdt]

Residents of the Red Water Pond Road Community have called for removing uranium waste from the area, but a federal agency put its decision on hold. | #NavajoNation | https://t.co/hcxmLzd8La

[Jonathan Nez @NezForAZ]

NAVAJO NATION SETTLES CLAIMS AGAINST THE U.S. EPA FOR THE AUGUST 2015 GOLD KING MINE DISASTER

[Shondiin Silversmith⁷ @DiinSilversmith]

‘Native preservation and language revitalization is a critical priority because languages go to the heart of a Tribe’s unique cultural identities, traditions, spiritual beliefs, and self-governance’: $7M in grants awarded to help preserve Native languages https://t.co/OwxCpSKuN8

[Shondiin Silversmith⁷ @DiinSilversmith]

‘Indigenous people have a strong and abiding connection to the Earth — increasing their access to nature early and often will help lift up the next generation’: Department of the Interior launches new program for Indigenous youth https://t.co/YZHUfoUXJR via @ArizonaMirror

[Stacy Thacker @stacy_thacker]

And @DiinSilversmith for some great reporting !!!! 🥹

[Mark Ruffalo @MarkRuffalo]

Congratulations @NNPrezNez, the Navajo/Diné people, @GovCox, @SecDebHaaland, and @POTUS for this historical moment.
https://t.co/bCMpulgfCG

[Stacy Thacker @stacy_thacker]

@MicheleChabin1 @Tahtone @grist Thank you @MicheleChabin1 !