Diné marchers hope to see passage of family violence act
Marchers walk toward the Navajo nation Council Chamber in Window Rock Wednesday morning. The walkers, which included first lady Martha Shelly, holding the pink sign, were raising awareness of the Violence Against Family Act legislation. © 2011 Gallup Independent / Brian Leddy

By Arlyssa Becenti
For the Independent

WINDOW ROCK — With the Navajo Nation Council summer session starting this week, a group of marchers took advantage of the opportunity to bring awareness to the passing of the long awaited Violence Against Family Act in Window Rock Wednesday.

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