Camping within the Navajo Nation

Dog Folks wrote:

Hondavalk wrote:

Dog Folks wrote:


For all of you that scolded the OP and used the word "Indian:" Many tribal members consider that term an insult also! They prefer "Native American."

Only saw one post here that used the term American Indian. Just sayin

I count at least three uses of "Indian" before I posted.

The main reason I posted was to point out the unintentional insult to Native Americans. Lots of folks don't know that calling a Native American an Indian is as insulting and denigrating.

You might be interested to know that many if not most also do not like the term Native American. Here are some links that might shed a little light on the subject.

American Indian vs. Native American
David Yeagley: An American Indian perspective on political correctness

Whenever possible the more appropriate way would be to use the Tribal Name, in this case Navajo.

Political correctness aside the OP has asked what is a legitimate question although it may not have been asked in the most sensitive terms. I can't say whether the particular area in question is safe or not. I imagine Navajo land is just as safe or as dangerous as anyplace else in the United States.