Makayla Jones, 6, was crowned the 2024-25 Little Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial on Friday night. Navajo Times | Nicholas House | Navajo Times

Participants take part in the Just Move It finale at Ellis Tanner during the 102nd Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial on Aug. 3 in Gallup. Navajo Times | Nicholas House | Navajo Times

Navajo Times video | Rick Abasta Listen as Esther Yazzie-Lewis of Edgewood, New Mexico, speaks during the Uranium Legacy and Remembrance Action Day in Church Rock, New Mexico, July 15. | Navajo Times

Light parade in Tuba City The Western Navajo Fair hosted its annual Christmas Light Parade and Toys for Tots event at the Western Navajo fairgrounds in Tuba City on Friday night. The event was organized by Western Navajo Fair Manager Chantel Yazzie and her team. Navajo Times | Krista Allen | Navajo Times

Tuba City light parade, festival The Tuba City Light Parade and Festival is underway at the Western Navajo Fairground. The evening features a Christmas bazaar, photos with Santa, hot chocolate, Toys for Tots distribution and the North Pole Express train. The light parade took place earlier this evening, with festivities continuing tonight with the Hopi Clansman country dance. Navajo Times | Krista Allen | Navajo Times

MERRY CHRISTMAS NAVAJO NATION! As the world comes together for Christmas, First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren and I encourage our Navajo people to spend this time reflecting on the blessings of the last year, share in laughter and joy with one another and hold dearly to those you love. Our division directors and staff have worked hard this year and reported on accomplishments throughout the year. My hope is that you will all take this time to spend quality time with your families and friends ov