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The Fifth Edition• October 2012

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Gwen Begay • Miss November 2013 Photography by Larry Thompson

Calendar producer Tasia Thompson is again entertaining customers with her latest edition of “Men of the Navajo”. This is Thompsonʼs third edition which features six navajo men photographed on location in Pinedale, New Mexico. She is confident that her 2013 calendar will appeal to new customers. The 2013 MOTN models are Christopher Holgate, Lionel Salabye, James Iron Moccasin, Sean Carlton, Craig Cleveland and Rudy Anaya. 08 - WOTN-The Magazine

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For ordering information: visit www.menofthenavajo.com

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The Signing

The highlight for the models is meeting and signing calendars and posters for fans during the annual Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock, Arizona. Fans were delighted to get free posters from the beautiful girls.The models spent 12 - WOTN-The Magazine

Saturday afternoon giving away approximately 2000 free posters. The fun filled afternoon included sitting near the Men of the Models, who were also signing their own 2013 calendars. This unique experience will always be remembered. An Arts & Entertainment Publication

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The following set of images were not used for the calendar but we decided to published them in this publication. The weather was extremely hot for two days in mid-July, so the photographing took place early morning and late evening. Some family members and friends were on hand to assist the models. With little or no modeling experience, the models performed very well. The location of the shoot was Pinedale, New Mexico, which is 30 minutes northeast of Gallup, NM at an elevation of 7000 feet. The Nikon D2X was used for this project. An Arts & Entertainment Publication

Lynette, Caitlin and Kamiko

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Gwen â&#x20AC;˘ Lechee, AZ 20 - WOTN-The Magazine

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Caitlin â&#x20AC;˘ Smith Lake, NM An Arts & Entertainment Publication

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Danielle â&#x20AC;˘ Shiprock, NM 22 - WOTN-The Magazine

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Lynette â&#x20AC;˘ Lukachukai, AZ An Arts & Entertainment Publication

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Jacquelynia â&#x20AC;˘ Sanders, AZ 24 - WOTN-The Magazine

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Katrina â&#x20AC;˘ Querino, AZ An Arts & Entertainment Publication

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Chelsie â&#x20AC;˘ Ganado, AZ 26 - WOTN-The Magazine

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Arveda â&#x20AC;˘ Teesto, AZ 28 - WOTN-The Magazine

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Asia â&#x20AC;˘ Coyote Canyon, NM 30 - WOTN-The Magazine

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Katrina Matt - Kindra Delgarito - Lynette Hardy

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The Early Years

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2009-17th Edition wins “BEST CALENDAR OF THE YEAR”

The Women of the Navajo logo was design by Karl C. Jim in 2004. It reflects the diversity and beauty of Navajo women. The circle’s opening is through which knowledge is gained from above. The face represents the innocence and curiosity of today’s youth. The jewelry represents modesty and pride, while the different hair lengths and styles Karl C. Jim - Graphic Designer express their individuality. www.21native.com Women of the Navajo photographers over the years... 1991 - Will Jones 1992 - Will Jones 1993 - Will Jones 1994 - Mike Eller 1995 - Sal Corbo 1996 - Will Jones 1997 - Will Jones 1999 - Royal Schurz 2000 - Royal Schurz 2002 - Sal Corbo 2003 - Sal Corbo

2004 - Sal Corbo 2005 - Larry Thompson 2006 - Sal Corbo 2007 - Sal Corbo 2008 - Larry Price 2009 - Sal Corbo 2010 - Harry Nez 2011 - Sal Corbo 2012 - Larry Thompson 2013 - Larry Thompson 2014 - ?

Featured sisters... Kimberly Touchin (1997) and Marissa Touchin (1997) Kimberly Yazzie (2006) and Savannah Yazzie (2006) Samantha Mays (2009) and Vanessa Whitehorse (2009) Krista Thompson (2007) Tasia Thompson (2010) Jacquelyn Delgarito (2003) Kindra Delgarito (2013) Cover models over the years... Tina James (1991) No Cover Image (1992) Rhonda Davis (1993) Victoria Begay (1994) Jacquelynn Showalter, Shanna Yellowman, Karen Dahozy (1995) Christine Samuels, Theresa Yazzie, Rose Vazquez, Melissa Cooke, Alberta Nozie, Dorene Hedin (1996) Aurora Borealis Henry (1997) Kelly Nez (1999) Josephine Yazzie (2000) Tanya Skeet (2002) Renae’ Halona (2003) Robin Begaye (2004) Kori Largo (2005) Cherish Rockwell, Savannah Yazzie, Kimberly Benally (2006) Charmayne Woody, Cynthia Yazzie, Shannon Martin (2007) Yolanda Nez, Lara Willie, Kameo Benally (2008) Samantha Mays (2009) Megan Harvey (2010) McKaela Arviso (2011) Denise Smith (2012) Danielle Yazzie (2013)

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Samantha Mays : 2009 Cover Model Fashion by: Michelle Silver - Dineh Couture

The 2009 calendar featured the following ladies: Samantha Mays, Arlyssa Becenti, Tamar Baloo, Tosha Laughing, Vanessa Whitehorse, Greta Willie, Noelle Brown, Khaera Chee, Tiffany Williams, Tarensha Nez, Natanya Yazzie, and Amanda Lopez. The award was presented by the North American Indigenous Image Awards on April 23, 2009 at the Isleta Casino and Resort near Albuquerque, NM.

North American Indigenous Image Awards NAIIA is an American Indian owned advocacy organization that seeks the advancement and accomplishment of American Indian, Canadian Aboriginals, and Indigenous Peoples in the media and entertainment industry by creating an avenue for International recognition.

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The 2006 V.25plus calendar was short lived as it was shelved after only one issue. The models were photographed in a studio in Scottsdale, Arizona by photographer Sal Corbo. Thirteen women were chosen for this project, who were over the age of 25. Navajo fashion designer Virginia Yazzie-Ballenger provided the clothing. Ballenger is the owner of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Navajo Spiritâ&#x20AC;? of Gallup, New Mexico and has generously offered her designer pieces for other editions of Women of the Navajo calendar. Maybe in the future, it will be revived and put on the market. An Arts & Entertainment Publication

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In 2005, it was decided on to use the color black in the clothing, the objective was to show a more edgy side of fashion. Some of the models wore black leather vest and pants, black t-shirts complimented by silver concho belts and turquoise jewelry. The models were photographed in a studio in Scottsdale by photographer Sal Corbo over a three day period. Karl Jim of Crownpoint was chosen to design the 2006 calendar. Terri Abshire was the makeup artist and the clothing was provided by Royal Schurz.

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