The Resource August 2014 Volume 1 Issue 008 | Page 20

T

he Navajo Nation is a billion dollar entity enduring
a prolong period of stagnation. It is time for the Dine’
to elect a new leader that will
shake up the status quo and
administer real progress while
protecting our culture and tradition. That leader is Mr. Kenneth
Maryboy. Position #16 on the
August 26th Ballot.

Bikeyah), from Conservation
Land Foundation in 2013, in
recognition for working on a
land bill with Utah Congressional and Senate delegation.

He is a Navajo Nation Council
Delegate representing Aneth,
Mexican Water, Red Mesa,
To’likan, Teesnospos; San Juan
County Commissioner, in the
State of Utah.

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Kenneth’s clans are: Biih Bitoo’nii and born for Tlashchi’I
Maternal Grandparents are Bit
ahnii, Paternal Grandparents
are Hashk’aan hadzohi. Direct
descendent of Chief Manuelito,
who was born atop the Bear’s
Ears, in Utah; Grandfather Ettsity Bitsuie, served as a council
delegate from Mexican Water in
1930s
Married traditionally in 1979 to
his wife Cheryl. Her clans are
Kinlichii’nii, Hashk’anhadzohi
and grandparents Tachii’nii and
Kinyaa’aanii, 5 children (one
deceased) 10 grandchildren
(one deceased).
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Recipient of the Caring
Institute Award in 2002

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Founder of Yá’át’ééh
Keshmísh, a non- profit organization that gives Christmas
gifts to Navajo families – Navajo Santa.
Published a book titled

Utah Dineh Bikeyah regarding
public lands with his brother
(Mark).

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Recipient of the Mother Theresa award in 1990, for
working with the poorest of poor
among all nationally.
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Recipient of public land
protection award (Utah Dineh

Kenneth’s Platform
Highlights

august Volume 1 Issue 008

Economic
Development
–
Make it easier for Navajo’s to
go into business. Reduce tax
and regulatory burdens across

ness of our Tribal Colleges to
keep more of our money here
on Navajo.
Road Improvement – Establish
Presidential Road Improvement
Commission to facilitate interaction and communication between Tribal, State, County and
Federal Programs.
Public Safety – Improve officer
job satisfaction, improve officer
retention and expand recruiting.
Improve rural addressing and
E911.
Quality of Life and Public Health
Projects – Emphasize development of parks and pools, as
well as athletic and recreation
areas, that are convenient and
accessible to the public.
Capitol Improvements – Consolidate application and administration resources to improve
and streamline the Tribes use
of grants and outside monies.

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Medicine man who specializes in: Diagnostician, Herbalist, sweat