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Native athlete pride: Shiyazh Pete recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The first member the Navajo Nation to play in the NFL received a hero's welcome Monday in New Mexico, where he signed footballs and jerseys and posed with fans for photos on Indigenous Peoples Day.

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  1. KXAN Austin

    Native athlete pride: Shiyazh Pete recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day (opens KXAN Austin)

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    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The first member the Navajo Nation to play in the NFL received a hero's welcome Monday in New Mexico, where he signed footballs and jerseys and posed with fans for photos on Indigenous Peoples Day.

  2. AL.com

    Shiyazh Pete honored on Indigenous Peoples Day after NFL debut (opens AL.com)

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    Pete joins a long list of Indigenous athletes who have broken barriers in sports, inspired pride in their communities and become role models for children.

  3. HuffPost

    Shiyazh Pete's Brief NFL Career Recognized On Indigenous Peoples Day (opens HuffPost)

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    Pete’s time with the Dallas Cowboys was brief, but his NFL debut in a preseason game in August gave Navajo fans a moment to remember.

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