OPRAH WINFREY - WINFREY VISITS NATIVE AMERICANS

TV star OPRAH WINFREY visited Native Americans at the Navajo Nation on Wednesday (31MAY06) to collect footage for an upcoming episode of her talk show. Winfrey explored the Navajo capital of Window Rock, and was honoured with a powwow dance by the children of the tribe. Navajo Nation President JOE SHIRLEY JR says, "It was a real honour to have such a celebrity grace us with her presence, especially on sacred ground right under the Window Rock." PRISCELLA LITTLEFOOT, who organised the event, says, "Oprah is our key to let the world in. "Hopefully, Oprah's visit will portray that while we do have social problems, we're still rich in our heritage, our culture and language."