Recreate with respect Margie N. Lane from Navajo Parks and Recreation’s Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park discusses the importance of protecting, preserving, and managing the Nation’s tribal parks. She also talks about the annual Page-Lake Powell Balloon Regatta and emphasizes the importance of visiting etiquette. For example, scratching the walls of Antelope Canyon causes irreparable damage and is illegal. Navajo Times | Nicholas House | Navajo Times

Gathering of Nations Kassie John, the 2024–25 Miss Indian World from Rock Point, Arizona, invites everyone to the 42nd Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, taking place April 24–26. Navajo Times | Nicholas House | Navajo Times

This is a Navajo first phase chief’s blanket and it’s one of only about 50 that exist. This piece is at @theautry and it was made by a master weaver anywhere from 1800-1850. There are subtle indigo lines and a purposeful breach of the solid white by a brown line that the weaver worked day in and day out to execute to perfection. Weavings like this one are incredibly rare so if you have the opportunity to stop by a museum and see one, I highly encourage you to do so. #navajo #firstphase #chiefsbl

This is a second phase Navajo Chief’s blanket from the 1860s and it’s on display at @mfaboston here in Boston, MA. What I love about this particular weaving (aside from the fact it’s in perfect condition) is the design element in the middle of each of the 12 “piano keys.” This lightning pattern present in the red block areas make the weaving look very unique when compared to the many of the other Chief’s blankets I’ve seen in my career. #chiefsblanket #navajo #weaving #navajoweaving #textilearts