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Native Athlete Shiyazh Pete Recognized
Shiyazh Pete, a Navajo Nation rookie NFL player, receives standing ovation from fans during Indigenous Peoples Day event in Albuquerque.
In brief
Shiyazh Pete, a Navajo Nation rookie NFL player, receives standing ovation from fans during Indigenous Peoples Day event in Albuquerque. Shiyazh Pete, the first Navajo Nation member to sign with an NFL team, gets standing ovation from fans at Albuquerque's Indigenous Peoples Day event. Originally reported by The…
Shiyazh Pete's NFL Debut
Shiyazh Pete, a Navajo Nation rookie offensive lineman, played six snaps in a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Standing Ovation for Support
Thousands of Navajo Nation fans erupted in cheers, waving tribal flags and exclaiming 'yéego' after Pete's debut.
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Pete Returns Home
Pete, now a free agent after being waived by the Dallas Cowboys, has returned to the Navajo Nation.
Community Recognition
Pete appeared at Shiprock High School homecoming pep rally and served as grand marshal for the Northern Navajo Nation Fair Parade.
Indigenous Peoples Day Event
Pete will meet fans at an Indigenous Peoples Day event in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Monday.
Native Athletes' Legacy
Native athletes like Jim Thorpe, Louis Tewanima, and Duke Kahanamoku broke barriers in sports and inspired pride in their communities.
The essence
Shiyazh Pete, the first Navajo Nation member to sign with an NFL team, gets standing ovation from fans at Albuquerque's Indigenous Peoples Day event.
