Sherrick Roanhorse - #26
Series
Scope and Contents
Abstract: 10/10/2013. In tape 1, Roanhorse discusses his early life and social challenges within the Navajo Nation. He begins talking about the political position and issues that are unique to the Navajo Nation. In tape 2, he relates the history and government politics to his academic interests and shares his experience in working as an intern in Washington D.C. for Senator Bingaman. He then discusses how his academic life influenced his professional life and his involvement in tribal government.
Dates
- 2012-2015
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English, with Native American language interspersed in some of the interviews
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Boxes (44 interviews)
Abstract
Sherrick Roanhorse (Diné) graduated from UNM with dual degrees in English and Political Science in 2006. Sherrick has worked as the Chief of Staff for the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President. He was policy analyst for the New Mexico Dept. of Indian Affairs. He was also the Executive Staff Assistant for the Navajo Nation Office of the Vice President.
General
Keywords/Topics: Navajo Nation politics; Ganado, AZ; Navajo Head Start and Navajo Prep; Navajo government and history; KIVA Club; NASIRG and Indigenous Nations Library Program (INLP), NCI Gallup; Senator Bingaman; Ben Shelley; HIV Awareness and training in border towns; Indian Health Service; native American discrimination; Diné Marriage Act and DOMA
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451