The periodicals listed in this section include magazines, journals, and weekly newspapers. The information contained within these sources is designed to educate readers about aspects of Navajo culture, as well as preserve and pass on cultural traditions and values to the next generation of Navajos. The weekly newspapers provide current information and events for the Navajo reservation. Content of the periodicals listed includes articles and illustrations; historical and current information on arts, history, and culture; and tribal news, current events, and information.
American Indian Art Magazine
"Presents art by all North American Indians through articles and illustrations designed to be of interest to both casual readers and professionals.” This beautifully-illustrated art journal contains articles by leading experts, as well as up-to-date information on auctions, museum and gallery exhibitions and events, and more [aiamagazine.com].
American Indian Art Magazine. Scottsdale, AZ: American Indian Art, Inc., 1975-present. Published quarterly. ISSN 0192-9968. Available with a subscription. Print. [No call number available. Location: SJC Periodicals]
Leading the Way: The Wisdom of the Navajo People
Seeks to keep Navajo culture alive by honoring past traditions and preserving the traditional way of life. Topics covered include articles on the hogan, the meaning of snow, uses of corn pollen, and more. Colorful pictures and Navajo poetry are included as well. The magazine helps readers better understand the foundation of Navajo culture and the reasoning behind Navajo traditions [Gallup Independent].
Leading the Way: The Wisdom of the Navajo People. Gamerco, NM: Leading the Way, 2003-present. Published monthly. Available with a subscription. Print. [No call number available. Location: SJC Periodicals, SJC West Periodicals]
Native Peoples
Focuses on the arts, history, and culture of the indigenous people of the Americas, including the Navajo. Includes information on historical traditions, as well as contemporary native “living cultures.” Its mission is “to provide a ʻsensitive portrayalʼ of the Native peoples of the Americas” [nativepeoples.com].
Native Peoples. Phoenix, AZ: Native Peoples Magazine, 1987-present. Published bimonthly. Available in print with a subscription. Selected archived articles available online. Print. [Not listed in the SJC catalog. Location: SJC West Periodicals]
The Navajo-Hopi Observer
Provides tribal news, human interest stories, community events, sports, and school and health-related information for the Navajo and Hopi reservation communities and reservation border communities of northeastern Arizona. It is “the only non-tribally controlled vehicle to address issues and concerns of many northern Arizona Native Americans” [nhonews.com, westernnews.com/observer].
The Navajo-Hopi Observer. Flagstaff, AZ: Western News&Info, Inc., 1980/81-present. Published weekly. Available for free in print and online. Print and electronic. [Not listed in the SJC catalog. Location: SJC West Periodicals]
The Navajo Times
"Established by the Navajo Tribal Council in 1959 as a newsletter. The first issue of the Navajo Times newspaper was published in 1960. Its mission is to inform the Navajo people of events, news and issues of importance to them, whether from within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation or throughout the United States” [navajotimes.com].
The Navajo Times. Window Rock, AZ: Navajo Times Publishing Co., Inc., 1960-present. Published weekly. ISSN 0470-5106. Available in print and online with a subscription; selective coverage for free online. Print and electronic.
[No call number available. Location: SJC Periodicals]
American Indian Art Magazine
"Presents art by all North American Indians through articles and illustrations designed to be of interest to both casual readers and professionals.” This beautifully-illustrated art journal contains articles by leading experts, as well as up-to-date information on auctions, museum and gallery exhibitions and events, and more [aiamagazine.com].
American Indian Art Magazine. Scottsdale, AZ: American Indian Art, Inc., 1975-present. Published quarterly. ISSN 0192-9968. Available with a subscription. Print. [No call number available. Location: SJC Periodicals]
Leading the Way: The Wisdom of the Navajo People
Seeks to keep Navajo culture alive by honoring past traditions and preserving the traditional way of life. Topics covered include articles on the hogan, the meaning of snow, uses of corn pollen, and more. Colorful pictures and Navajo poetry are included as well. The magazine helps readers better understand the foundation of Navajo culture and the reasoning behind Navajo traditions [Gallup Independent].
Leading the Way: The Wisdom of the Navajo People. Gamerco, NM: Leading the Way, 2003-present. Published monthly. Available with a subscription. Print. [No call number available. Location: SJC Periodicals, SJC West Periodicals]
Native Peoples
Focuses on the arts, history, and culture of the indigenous people of the Americas, including the Navajo. Includes information on historical traditions, as well as contemporary native “living cultures.” Its mission is “to provide a ʻsensitive portrayalʼ of the Native peoples of the Americas” [nativepeoples.com].
Native Peoples. Phoenix, AZ: Native Peoples Magazine, 1987-present. Published bimonthly. Available in print with a subscription. Selected archived articles available online. Print. [Not listed in the SJC catalog. Location: SJC West Periodicals]
The Navajo-Hopi Observer
Provides tribal news, human interest stories, community events, sports, and school and health-related information for the Navajo and Hopi reservation communities and reservation border communities of northeastern Arizona. It is “the only non-tribally controlled vehicle to address issues and concerns of many northern Arizona Native Americans” [nhonews.com, westernnews.com/observer].
The Navajo-Hopi Observer. Flagstaff, AZ: Western News&Info, Inc., 1980/81-present. Published weekly. Available for free in print and online. Print and electronic. [Not listed in the SJC catalog. Location: SJC West Periodicals]
The Navajo Times
"Established by the Navajo Tribal Council in 1959 as a newsletter. The first issue of the Navajo Times newspaper was published in 1960. Its mission is to inform the Navajo people of events, news and issues of importance to them, whether from within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation or throughout the United States” [navajotimes.com].
The Navajo Times. Window Rock, AZ: Navajo Times Publishing Co., Inc., 1960-present. Published weekly. ISSN 0470-5106. Available in print and online with a subscription; selective coverage for free online. Print and electronic.
[No call number available. Location: SJC Periodicals]