1st Annual Treaty Days Celebration
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Navajo Nation complimented on recycling efforts With the world taking a global stance on preserving the Earth, Navajo Nation did it’s part this past week at the First Annual Treaty Day Celebration by incorporating recycling efforts into its maintenance of the fairgrounds. Around 50,000 people flooded into Window Rock for the inaugural event, and with them came a lot of trash. But the Navajo Nation was prepared. Preceding the event, sanitation coordinator Art Moore took it upon his self to write the world’s third largest producer of aluminum, Alcoa Inc. (read more...) PRCA ProRodeo Results : go to www.prorodeo.com/results PRCA FINAL PERFORMANCE ON SUNDAY NIGHT The sun is peeking over the cliffs to the east. The chaho’ah shades are freshly cut. The silver is sparking and every tsi eeh is tied to perfection. The wild mustangs are beginning to stir on the fairgrounds. Sunday June 06, 2010 has arrived, the final day of the Treaty Day Celebration. The Annie Wauneka arena is already stirring, with the aroma of coffee and watermelon provided by Shi’Heart in the atmosphere. (read more..) Cowboys take it to livestock at PRCA ProRodeo Saturday night performance
It took the longest eight seconds in sports for Clayton Foltyn to tame the feared bull Body Works to score a 94 in the Treaty Day PRCA ProRodeo. It took even less time for Tie-Down roper Stran Smith to conquer his steer. Moments after his good friend Souli Shanklin scored a 91, the pride of El Campo, TX went the distance to take the overall lead in bull riding after the third performance of competition. For the past three days, Stock Contractor Sammy Andrews’ high-caliber of livestock have been bucking cowboys all over the DCJ Memorial Arena, but not Foltyn. “One of my best friends just scored a 91 so I knew I had to put on a good ride,” Foltyn explained. “I just want to thank Sammy Andrews for the great bulls he always puts out.” (read more...) 1968 Centennial Long Walkers remember through reunion
Open Junior Rodeo Results Through the dust and wind Carly Jo Sells outshined her peers to take home the All-Around honors, taking the barrel racing (18.676 sec), flag racing (9.85), and finished second in the goat-tying contest (11.1sec). Caleb Tsosie tamed his Wooly Beast to take home the $102.00 cash prize. Sonny Boy Nez took the Pee Wee barrel-racing event with an average time of 18.274 seconds. The Pee Wee polls earned Justin L. Yazzie a profit of $120.00. Brent Jodie took the Pee Wee Breakaway with a time of 3.90 seconds. Calf Riding was an added attraction that drew five tough warriors, but only Chrispin Rustin received a score to take home the title. The Pee Wee steer riding event was won by Cody Rustins with a score of 62, which put $200.00 extra dollars in his pocket. The ladies posted impressive numbers as well. Winter Blossom Chee took home $165.00 in the Sr. Barrels (17.76sec) and $150.00 in the Sr. Poles (22.405 sec). Hannah R. Yazzie wrapped her goat up in 15.48 seconds to take the $135.00 prize. She also claimed the Sr. Girl’s Breakaway prize with a time of 10.17 seconds. The day concluded with the Sr. Bulls and Sr. Team Roping. Archie Becenti Jr. and Sheridan Yazzie had scores of 62 to share the event title. The Sr. Boys Team Roping resulted in an impressive 11.55 seconds from Eryos Cowboy and Emeric Cowboy. (read more...) PRCA PRORODEO RECEPTION
Before the 500 rodeo contestants in the Treaty Day PRCA ProRodeo even unlatched their horse trailers, Navajo Nation welcomed in this year’s PRCA rodeo personnel and contractors with a reception at El Rancho Hotel Banquet Facility in Gallup, New Mexico. The night was meant to thank the personnel that would be putting on this year’s rodeo, and to welcome them in taking part in the inaugural event. Those in attendance included Stock Contractor Sammy Andrews, Sound Coordinator Ben Bendele, Secretary Irene Singer, Scoreboard Operator Kevin Matias, “2009 Clown of the Year” Keith Isley and Rodeo Announcer Don Jesser. The distinguished rodeo guests were warmly welcomed by the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department, as well as Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley. President Shirley welcomed the out-of-town visitors with open arms and encouraged them to explore the area. “Many of our young are in awe of you. You have a lot of fans here,” Shirley explained. “When you’re not working I hope you visit Navajo Land because we’d love to have you.” (read more...) Fairgrounds Office....................... 928-871-6478 In commemoration of Dine’ history and legacy ... Navajo Parks and Recreation Department will mark the 142nd anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of 1868 with the First Annual Treaty Days Celebration to be held during June 1-6, 2010. The theme is “Greatness is Before our Eyes,” in celebration of the courage and leadership of the Dine’ People during the “Long Walk.” This celebration will replace the Fourth of July festivities and will include opening ceremonies on June 1st, 2010. Other events such as Three-day Team Roping, PRCA Rodeo, Open Junior Rodeo, youth activities, carnival and traditional games will mark the weeklong celebration. Freedom for the Dine’ People and the return from “Hweeldi” commenced with the negotiation of treaty terms between Dine’ leaders and the U.S. Peace Commissioners. Centennial Re-enactors' Reunion Navajo Nation Gets Green for Treaty Days SARA EVANS in Concert on June 4, 2010 @9:30pm visit saraevans.com | view Sara Evans BIO Come to Gorman Hall to buy tickets now...
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Carnival Comes to Town - The time is nearing for the opening ceremonies of the First Annual Treaty Day Celebration, and with it comes the joy of the carnival. Starting at 10 am on Wednesday June 2 through June 6, the carnival will be coming to Window Rock with the promise of funnel cakes, stomach-turning rides and family fun. Hosted by Frazier Shows, this year’s carnival will have the same feel as the previously held Fourth of July celebration, and will also include many of the same rides. (read more...) SUBMIT your Essay
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