Category Archives: Native America Issues

News about community-based development and renewable energy in Native America

Native community projects flourish with support from Opportunity Fund

Posted on May 15, 2012 by gctrust

Since the beginning of the year, the Opportunity Fund has become a model for tribal philanthropic work across the Colorado Plateau.  In addition to funding, our staff is conducting site visits and providing advice to all grantees. During the visit … Continue reading →

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We need leaders to champion a clean-energy future

Posted on April 30, 2012 by gctrust

by Jihan Gearon – Apr. 29, 2012 06:07 PM Back in the 1960s and ’70s when many coal-burning power plants in the  Southwest were built, coal was one of a limited number of options available for  power generation. That is … Continue reading →

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House Democrats Call for Action Cleaning Abandoned Uranium Mines on Navajo Nation Land

Posted on April 23, 2012 by gctrust

House Democrats Call for Action Cleaning Abandoned Uranium Mines on Navajo Nation Land WASHINGTON (April 19, 2012) – Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) joined six House Democrats calling for “urgent action” to clean up hundreds of abandoned uranium mines that pose … Continue reading →

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GCT Volunteer Program explores Navajo and Hopi lands

Posted on April 10, 2012 by gctrust

By: Lindsay Martindale In early February, the Grand Canyon Trust (GCT) Volunteer Program staff took a tour of Navajo and Hopi lands. The trip was organized by Deon Ben and Verlena Tso from the Trust’s Native America program. GCT is … Continue reading →

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Navajo Nation eyes Grand Canyon for development

Posted on March 26, 2012 by gctrust

Navajo Nation eyes Grand Canyon for development East Rim largely untouched but Navajo government hopes to change that. By FELICIA FONSECA    The Associated Press Flagstaff, Ariz. • Generations of Navajo families have grazed livestock on a remote but spectacular mesa … Continue reading →

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Former Hopi tribal leaders question Arizona Sen. Kyl water rights settlement

Posted on March 15, 2012 by gctrust

Former Hopi tribal leaders question Arizona Sen. Kyl water rights settlement The following statement reflects the views of  former Hopi tribal chairmen Vernon Masayesva, Ivan Sidney, and Benjamin Nuvamsa as well as former Hopi vice-chairmen Clifford Qotsaquahu and Caleb Johnson. It … Continue reading →

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