Dorothy Denetclaw

Dorothy Denetclaw is Tótsohnii born for Tł’ááschí’í. She has lived in Indian Wells, Arizona, her whole life. Dorothy is a survivor of the U.S. government’s boarding school system. After studying business in college, she worked on community development projects across the Navajo Nation as an organizer, activist, and interpreter. Dorothy especially enjoys researching her family history, a legacy for her children and grandchildren. "The Sons of Gunshooter" is Dorothy's first book.

Untold Stories

Some of the early twentieth century West's most interesting crime stories are the ones documented in history wrong. Authors Dorothy Denetclaw, Matt Fitzsimons, and Mark Archuleta correct the record and reveal the untold stories.

UA Library/Special Collections (Seats 110)  
Sat, Mar 14, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
History / Biography
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Mark Archuleta, Dorothy Denetclaw, Matt Fitzsimons
Moderator: Jennifer Jenkins

Book:

The Sons of Gunshooter

A Navajo Resistance Story
History / Biography
University of Arizona Press
March 2026
ISBN 9780816556168
240 pages