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ContributorsIverson, Peter (Interviewer) / Zah, Peterson (Interviewee)
Created2008-03-20
Description
From 2007 until 2010, Dr. Peterson Zah and Dr. Peter Iverson met in the Labriola National American Indian Data Center to record talks for their new book We Will Secure Our Future: Empowering the Navajo Nation.
In this interview, Peterson Zah addresses Navajo history, both past and present. Numerous topics are discussed in this interview such as the beginning stages of the Navajo reservation, language and culture, women in Navajo politics, and old and new Navajo values. Zah commentates on matters pertaining to the Navajo Tribal Government, such as the Indian Reorganization Act, the history and issues of the Navajo Tribal Government, and its future. He mentions key individuals in Navajo history that contributed to the growth and well-being of the community, for example Annie Wauneka and Raymond Nakai. Zah also reflects on some of his greatest achievements while working at DNA People's Legal Services and as Tribal Chairman. Major achievements mentioned include the revamping of Apache County, the rising number of Navajo lawyers, and the creation of new high schools on the Navajo reservation, which ultimately led to the closing down of boarding schools. Zah gives details about significant precedent-setting cases that DNA People's Legal Services handled, such as the McClanahan v. the Arizona Tax Commission case.
In this interview, Peterson Zah addresses Navajo history, both past and present. Numerous topics are discussed in this interview such as the beginning stages of the Navajo reservation, language and culture, women in Navajo politics, and old and new Navajo values. Zah commentates on matters pertaining to the Navajo Tribal Government, such as the Indian Reorganization Act, the history and issues of the Navajo Tribal Government, and its future. He mentions key individuals in Navajo history that contributed to the growth and well-being of the community, for example Annie Wauneka and Raymond Nakai. Zah also reflects on some of his greatest achievements while working at DNA People's Legal Services and as Tribal Chairman. Major achievements mentioned include the revamping of Apache County, the rising number of Navajo lawyers, and the creation of new high schools on the Navajo reservation, which ultimately led to the closing down of boarding schools. Zah gives details about significant precedent-setting cases that DNA People's Legal Services handled, such as the McClanahan v. the Arizona Tax Commission case.
ContributorsPalacio, Phyllis (Host) / Nelson, J. Russell (Interviewee) / Ballinger, James K. (Interviewee) / Jacobson, Edward, 1922-2005 (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-05-14
DescriptionASU Fine Arts Package, Seymour Rosen In-Studio Interview (Britton). An interview with Seymour L. Rosen including topics such as the construction of ASU's College of Fine Arts complex, the cultural development of the university, and the state of the arts in the Valley.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / D'Alli, Richard (Interviewer) / Etulain, Richard W. (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-03-02
DescriptionEscrow Fund for Homeless Package, Sen. Greg Lunn Remote Interview, Gordon Murphy In-Studio Interview (Britton); Richard Etulain Profile Package (D'Alli). Segments on homelessness in Arizona and affordable housing legislation, celebrations for the 75th anniversary of Arizona's statehood, and Arizona's cultural development.
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Records pertaining to the unfair arrest and trials of Chinese settlers, who the author believed made the society much less corrupt. However, the Cubans treat the settlers badly and as a result, they tend to lack the moral and religious principles the written wanted them to have. The author hopes that new laws and regulations will improve the situation of Chinese settlers in Cuba.
Created1806-04-02
DescriptionRelates the marriage restrictions that were imposed in all of the settled communities. Several mixed marriages were either suspended or annulled by the government and the churches.