And now:Sonja Keohane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
An article from the San Juan Sun, a newspaper located in
Farmington, NM.
<http://www.sanjuansun.com/>
Administration promises unity
Nathan Tohtsoni
Sun Staff
In a year in which the Navajo Nation saw four presidents, the nation's
newest leader promises stability and integrity for the largest Native
American tribe in the United States.
Kelsey Begaye of Kaibeto, Ariz., and Dr. Taylor McKenzie of Shiprock were
sworn-in last week in ceremonies at the Navajo Nation capital of Window
Rock.
Mr. Begaye was the Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council and Dr. McKenzie is
the first physician of Navajo descent. Last March, he was named director of
the Navajo Division of Health.
"Dr. McKenzie was selected because of his knowledge, experience and training.
We will work close together. We will use his expertise on health-related
issues," Mr. Begaye said.
"I joined the president during the election campaign in large part to the
things he stood for," Dr. McKenzie said. "I saw in his stand a statement of
sound government. In fact, a statement of new, real hope for our nation and
our people."
"As elected officials, we need to be accountable. I don't see this
administration getting in trouble anywhere- if we follow the rules," added
Mr. Begaye."
The Begaye-McKenzie team replaced Milton Bluehouse Sr. and Frank Chee
Willetto. Mr. Bluehouse in return had replaced Mr. Begaye who replaced
Thomas Atcitty who replaced Albert Hale - all within a 11-month span.
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