Shiprock ExtensionFRTEP - 1862 Navajo NationThe Navajo Nation, one of the largest Native American Tribes in the United States, has more than 230,000 enrolled tribal members with reservation boundaries extending into Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Further, the Navajo Nation is the largest Indian reservation in the United States, comprising about 17 million acres, or about 25,000 square miles. The capital of the Navajo Nation is Window Rock, Arizona where much of the central government is located. The Shiprock Agency in which the project is situated is in the northeastern part of the Navajo Nation. |
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The Navajo Nation, one of the largest
Native American Tribes in the United States, has more than 230,000
enrolled tribal members with reservation boundaries extending into
Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Further, the Navajo Nation is the largest
Indian reservation in the United States, comprising about 17 million
acres, or about 25,000 square miles. The capital of the Navajo Nation
is Window Rock, Arizona where much of the central government is
located. The Shiprock Agency in which the project is situated is in the
northeastern part of the Navajo Nation.
Jeannie Benally
P.O. Box 3629,
Shiprock Cooperative Extension,
Shiprock, NM 87420
Shiprock Farmers Market
Navajo farmers have difficulties in marketing their fresh grown produce. Though, the local flea market existed, they have relied on roadside stands. Most have parked anywhere near the main highways and have caused traffic hazards. Due to these problems, the Shiprock Farmers Market was established in 2006. It was a way to provide a safe and accessible marketing avenue for the consumers. In addition, the farmers have requested formal training to improve their crop and vegetable production.
Quick Facts - The Navajo Nation
Consisting of 27,000 square miles in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, the Navajo Nation, geographically, is the largest Native American reservation in the U.S. The area of the reservation is greater that that of the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont combined. The Navajo Nation claims approximately 298,000 enrolled members; it is the second largest tribe in population; over 173,000 Navajos live on the reservation. The population has increased 3.5 times from the 50,000 people who resided on the reservation in 1940.
The Navajo Nation and Extension Programs
The Navajo Nation and Extension Programs fact sheet provides background information about the Navajo Nation. It divides this information into two parts, the general setting and the history of extension on the reservation. Additional information is provided on the population, communities, language, education, and agriculture/ranching.
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UNM Farm/Ranch Safety Program
Department of Emergency Medicine, Center for Injury Prevention
Research and Education staff member, Dr. Deborah Helitzer received a
grant from University of Texas to conduct a research study regarding
injury prevention on the Navajo reservation within Shiprock Agency.
This five-year grant comprises of a survey questionnaire study of the
safety practices on the Navajo reservation in the first year as a
pre-test, conducted by a group of individuals, consisting mainly of the
Farm Board and the Grazing Committee members.
Indian Health Service Program
Dr. Chris Percy with the Health Promotions & Disease Prevention
department stressed the need for health education and activities for
the local communities and allocated some dollars to this effect. The
goals of this project are to:
4-H Youth Development
This youth program is comprised of community clubs within Shiprock
Agency. There are eight clubs located in Shiprock, Hogback, Nenahnezad,
Upper Fruitland, Sanostee, Aneth, Red Mesa and Haanaadlii. The partners
include the Shiprock High School FFA youth program, Teen Life Center
and the Navajo Nation Office of Dine Youth.
The objectives for the 4-H Youth Development program are to:
The Navajo Nation and Extension Programs
This article gives and overview of extension programs on the Navajo Reservation. It covers the geographic, social, and economic setting, communities, language, education, and economic activities.
The Navajo Nation (Diné in Navajo language) includes everything important to the Navajo: the land, kinship, language, religion, and the right to govern them selves, known as tribal sovereignty.
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Conducting Research on the Navajo Nation
The Navajo Nation has developed a detailed research process; the
reservation actually has an Institutional Review Board (IRB), called
the Navajo Human Research Review Board.
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