A century later, in 1984, the Navajo Nation mandated instruction in Navajo language and culture for K-12 schools within its boundaries. While the exact number of schools offering Navajo language ...

Johnston, a child of missionaries, grew up on the Navajo reservation and knew the language. So in 1942, when the U.S. was looking for a code, he thought of Navajo and its unique complexity.

Election officials from northern Arizona counties translating the November ballot into Navajo at the Coconino County Elections Center. The group of Navajo speakers gathered in Flagstaff, Arizona ...

LAS CRUCES - November was "Native American Heritage Month", and one New Mexico State alum continues making history by keeping the Navajo Language alive. ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala sat down with ...

Kids, you know, can understand or comprehend the Navajo language.” Although both had different journeys of learning the language, both say it’s important to keep their moribund language alive.

Navajo culture traditionally does not approve of abortions, said Melvatha Chee, an assistant professor of linguistics at the University of New Mexico and director of its Navajo language program.