

If you would like to contact this expert for a story, call Mary Beth King at (505) 277.5754 (office), (505) 702.7720 (cell) or University Communication and Marketing (UCAM) at (505) 720.0293. In 2017, she was awarded the UNM Presidential Award of Distinction.Denetdale’s current research project is a history of Navajo women.For the summer of 2010, she was guest curator for the exhibit, "Hastiin Ch'ilhajíní dóó Diné bi naat'áanii Bahane': Chief Manuelito & Navajo Leaders," at the Navajo Nation Museum.She was the co-editor of this special issue. Her most recent publication was an article, "Securing the Navajo National Boundaries: War, Patriotism, Tradition, and the Diné Marriage Act of 2005," for a special issue on Native Feminisms in Wicazo Sa Review.Denetdale’s book for young adults, The Long Walk: The Forced Exile of the Navajo, was published by Chelsea House in 2007.Her book, Reclaiming Diné History: The Legacies of Navajo Chief Manuelito and Juanita, was published by the University of Arizona Press in 2007 and has received positive reviews.Denetdale's research interests include Critical Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Feminisms and Gender Studies, Native Oral History, and Southwest Studies. The Navajo (History & Culture of Native Americans) Hardcover Augby Jennifer Denetdale (Author) 1 rating See all formats and editions Hardcover 53.55 Other new and used from 7.46 The Navajo are the second largest indigenous nation in the US today.in history, Denetdale is a strong advocate for Native peoples and strives to foster academic excellence in the next generation of students interested in Native Studies. As the first-ever Diné/Navajo to earn a Ph.D.Jennifer Nez Denetdale is a professor of American Studies at The University of New Mexico and teaches courses in Native American Studies.
