Former President Joe Shirley honored for service
Dancers and performers of different Native American nations march in the Chinle Community Center before the beginning of the contest powwow honoring former Navajo president Joe Shirley Jr., on Friday afternoon. © 2011 Gallup Independent / Diego James Robles

By Dalina Castellanos
Diné Bureau

CHINLE — The rhythmic beat of a large drum poised between a circle of singers resonated throughout the Chinle Community Center Saturday during the second day of a contest powwow honoring former Navajo President Joe Shirley Jr.

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