MIR Meets: President Jonathan Nez of the Navajo Nation

By Mathieu Lavault
Credit: Jonathan Nez

Mathieu Lavault sits down with President Jonathan Nez of the Navajo Nation, a sovereign Native American territory situated in the U.S states of New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Discussing issues concerning his nation, he touches on how his people have been fighting back against COVID-19, his disappointment with the federal government for relief funds, issues of food insecurity, and reconciliation between his nation and the US government.

Mathieu Lavault

Mathieu is a U3 student majoring in Political Science and Sociology. He has a deep interest in North and South American politics and society. For him what is important in storytelling is telling the truth and being honest.