The July 17, 2021 God Bless America American Indian Tribal News * Ernie C. Salgado Jr., CE0, Publisher/Editor Former N.M. Gov. Richardson Teams Native Groups to Give away Shoes on Navajo Nation Photo right is firmer NM Governor Bill Richardson gifts Nike athletic shoes to local Navajo kids at Dream Diné Charter School in Shiprock, N.M. (Photo/Courtesy) Source: * * Contributed by Andrea Marquez, Soboba Indian Res. CA iting the school. We are proud to be allies of Navajo children All of the Nike shoe styles for this project and families. Wa Do.” were personally selected by Lacey Trujillo. “On behalf of the 24th Navajo Nation Council, I Ms. Trujillo is from Fruitland, New Mexico, want to extend our upmost gratitude towards and is a top designer for Nike. Her shoe de- Governor Bill Richardson for his generous gift of signs are worn by professional athletes, includ- Nike shoes to our Navajo children,” said Speak- ing Serena Williams. er Seth Damon (Bááhaalí, Chichiltah, Manuelito, The NB3 Foundation provided administrative Red Rock, Rock Springs, Tséyatoh). “Through support and a 50 percent discount on shoes your partnership with the Notah Begay III for this project. Founded by Notah Begay III, (NB3) Foundation and the Nike N7 Foundation, SHIPROCK, N.M. - Some 300 pairs of Nike champion Navajo golfer and analyst with the our children are motivated to ‘lead healthier, shoes are being delivered to needy children on Golf Channel and NBC Sports, NB3 focuses on happier, and more successful lives.’” the Navajo Nation courtesy a unique partnership the four core areas of physical activity, healthy Good Sports, a national nonprofit organization, between the Governor Richardson-Peterson Zah nutrition, youth development, and cultural con- also contributed to this project with a two-year Covid-19 Navajo Families Relief, the NB3 Foun- nections. NB3 programs serve youth nationwide. grant and will supply six donations of sports dation, the Nike N7 Fund and the Cherokee Na- equipment to Navajo schools, including Dream tion of Oklahoma. “Thank you to Gov. Richardson and the many sponsors who contributed in order to provide Diné Charter School in Shiprock. “As an organi- Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson visit- this wonderful gift to Native youth on the Navajo zation, our top priority is to help communities as ed the Navajo Nation on Thursday to help with Nation,” said Notah Begay III. “It is an honor to they recover from the pandemic. The joy of the delivery of the shoes that will go to six com- be a part of this initiative to continue to encour- sports and play is needed now more than ever,” munities. As a longtime supporter and friend of age and uplift Native youth to be healthy and said Karleen Herbst, Good Sports Senior Direc- the Navajo people, Gov. Richardson established active for their lifetime. At our core we strive to tor of Business Development. “We are excited the fund in April of 2020 to aid in getting essen- serve and uplift Native youth and communities, to work with the Navajo Nation to support the tial supplies and equipment to the Navajo Nation so it was without hesitation that we stepped in to return to youth sports and physical fitness oppor- to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. help bring something positive, in this case, shoes tunities for kids, who it the most.” “Today, not only did I get to reconnect in- to Native youth who were most affected by the Other supporters of the shoe giveaway, included person with my longtime friends on the Nation,” COVID-19 health crisis.” Amerind, Inc. and A. Hale PR. Inc. Gov. Richardson said, “but I got the honor of This project was made possible through gener- “Our Diné people endured changes and chal- delivering special gifts to the young Nation resi- ous donors, including the Cherokee Nation of lenges during the pandemic, but we also must dents who are the future of their people and who Oklahoma. remember that our Diné youth felt the same ef- have shown incredible strength and resilience fects,” April Hale said. “They deserve the happi- during this challenging year.” “In Indian Country, when one of us suffers, we all suffer. That's why it's so important for Tribes ness that comes with new shoes. They are worth On Thursday, (July 8, 2021) he helped make to support each other,” said Cherokee Nation the efforts and partnerships that came together to deliveries of the shoes. He visited Dream Diné Speaker of the Council Joe Byrd. “From the bring smiles to their faces. AHALE PR, as a Di- Charter School in Shiprock, N.M. While there, Cherokee Nation, we saw a need among the né woman owned small business, is proud to be Gov. Richardson congratulated Navajo leaders youth of one of our allies, the Navajo Nation and a part of this amazing gift to our youth.” on their success battling the pandemic. Governor we wanted to help. From one sovereign Native More shoes will given away this coming fall. Richardson also met with local Navajo leaders nation to another, we offered our support so we about efforts to fuel economic development in can give Native youth better opportunities in life. the region at a small business luncheon after vis- Tribal Water Rights Are to be Challenges Once Again & Tribal Readiness is a Must MY VIEW by Ernie C. Salgado, Jr., The coming Water Wars are as real as it gets. And the American Indian Tribes will be once again in the middle of another bitter conflict to pro- tect their Tribal “WATER RIGHTS” and it’s going to get ugly real fast. Within the next few years the “Winter Doc- trine” will once again be chal- lenged by the Governments pointy heads. The latest clash broke out in late June along California's border with Oregon in the Klamath River basin, preparation for the coming “WATER where drought is decimating the wild WARS” salmon populations. Many of the Tribal Leaders have grown Other region's most severe drought yet up fighting for Tribal “WATER signals a grim future of expanding bat- RIGHTS” so there is no excuse for not tles over who gets the rights to the last being prepared for what’s coming. drops. However, the majority of our younger Tribal Governments will not only have leaders have not been well educated in to fight the local, state and federal gov- the WATER WARS. Time to brush ernment, but private interest and the off those water document and help environmentalist as well. them to better understand Tribal Sov- The Tribal Government would be wise ereignty to establish local, state, regional and The American Indian Reporter will nation tribal political organizations in keep you informed. The July 17, 2021 Page 2 of 9 US Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) (CO) Rips Democrats on Gun Rights & “White Privilege” Re-Posted from Richard Thibodeau Facebook Posting Hunter Biden Cover-Up Source: Contributed by EDITORS NOTE: Ernie C. Salgado, Jr. Very few people in America would ment dweller to hold his own son ac- have the courage to stand before Amer- countable for his gun crimes?” She ex- ica’s collection of “freedom-hating” plained, “Hunter Biden lied on a feder- Democrat lawmakers in the United al firearms application which is punish- States Capitol and call them out for able by up to 10 years and a $250,000 their vile attempts at dismantling our fine—of which, 10% will NOT be going 2nd Amendment Rights. Like a breath to the big guy!” she quipped. The gun- of fresh air, Republican US Rep. Lau- loving congresswoman unloaded on the ren Boebert (CO), is doing what law- hypocritical lawmakers, “Rules for thee makers should have been doing for the –but not for my crack-head parmesan past several decades—holding them ac- smoking gun criminals son!” countable for tearing up our Constitu- “What about the disposal of Hunter tion and spitting in the faces of our Biden’s gun in a back ally dumpster?” Founding Fathers. she asked, adding, “And why was the Today, in a classic, fiery Lauren Boe- Secret Service involved in locating this bert moment, the outspoken lawmaker firearm?” she asked. “Can you just im- took to the House floor and eviscerated agine for half a second if Donald the Democrats. She first thanked her Trump Jr. was involved in a firearm Democrat colleagues for “allowing mil- scandal, and his dad ordered the Secret lions of Americans to celebrate their Service to cover it up?” Boebert asked 2nd Amendment Rights” because of her Democrat colleagues. Title edited by Ernie C. Salgado, Jr., American Indian Reporter Biden’s gun-grabbing efforts and Dem- EDITORS NOTE: So where are the ocrats who’ve encouraged more riots in rest of the “Republicans?” cities across America. Rep. Boebert It’s not a question if Hunter Biden told them that because of them, more broke the federal gun laws by lying, the Americans have purchased their “first, question is why does he get a pass? second or even 100th firearm.” And even more troubling is the involve- “Now, I have a question for these free- ment of the Secret Service. dom-haters,” Boebert said to the Dem- ocrats, asking, “When are you going to Rep. Boebert needs to be supported. call on the chief executive, the base- Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Political Positions Source: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) Colorado 3rd supports eliminating the U.S. Depart- District is a gun-rights advocate and op- ment of Education. She opposes poses expanding g u n c o n - the National Popular Vote Interstate trol regulations.