Bevacqua: Dubbing big film into CHamoru could reach youths
By Michael Lujan Bevacqua
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May 4 is an important day for fans of “Star Wars.” It is a date made special because of how it fits perfectly into the pun, “May the Fourth be with you.” The “Star Wars” universe is massive and continues to expand through books, games, movies television shows and even theme parks.
Usually on this day, fans take to social media with “Star Wars”-themed posts and sometimes Disney or Lucasfilm will make important announcements.
In 2013, the “Star Wars” universe received its most indigenous contribution, when “Star Wars: A New Hope” was translated and dubbed into the Navajo language. This was made possible through a collaboration with the Navajo Nation and the Navajo Nation Museum. They have gone on to dub other movies into their language, including Finding Nemo.
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WINDOW ROCK The Navajo Nation welcomed first lady Jill Biden on a two-day visit to the tribal capital with hand-drawn signs, handcrafted jewelry and a Pendleton blanket.
She returned the favors with praise for the way Navajo leaders and responded to the last year s health crisis, singling out their efforts as examples to follow. She also offered words of encouragement. As the world changes around us and chaos disrupts, we must have a path forward, a way to rediscover and recreate the harmony we need, she said on Thursday.
WINDOW ROCK, Arizona First lady Jill Biden said her two-day visit to the Navajo Nation will help further the Biden administration s understanding of Indian Country and promote dialogue between federal and tribal officials.
Biden told this to Navajo leaders during an event to welcome her to the tribal land on April 22.
Her speech highlighted the work she said the Biden administration has done to help Indian Country since taking office in January, including the recent relaunch of the White House Council on Native American Affairs, which will guide our work across the administration.
She added that the American Rescue Plan will invest billions to help tribes continue to combat COVID-19 and stabilize safety net programs.