Navajo Nation

Jun 20 Improvements to Johnson Road are the culmination of partnership efforts between the chapter, the state and the Navajo Nation says President Begaye

Jun 20 Navajo Nation Council approves funds for summer youth employment, urges President to approve funding

Jun 20 Law and Order Committee supports to enact the Navajo Nation Building Codes

Jun 19 Delegate Daniels commends Ts'ah Bii Kin Chapter for hosting the 2017 Intergenerational Conference

Jun 19 Joint meeting with federal officials focuses on the development of a sexual assault response plan for the Navajo Nation

Jun 19 Delegate Filfred and Bears Ears Commission continue developing Bears Ears National Monument management plan

Jun 15 Resources and Development Committee seeks to improve the rights-of-way process for Eastern Navajo Agency projects

Jun 14 Law and Order Committee recommends judge appointments and chief justice applicants to President, clarifies vote on veterans bill

Jun 13 Navajo Nation Council to address federal charter of incorporation for the proposed Naat’áanii Development Corporation

Jun 13 Health, Education, and Human Services Committee supports interest income increase for the Navajo Nation Veterans Trust Fund

Jun 13 PRESIDENT BEGAYE SAYS BEARS EARS COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT MUST REMAIN

Jun 13 PRESIDENT BEGAYE SWEARS IN NEWEST MEMBER OF VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL, NORA SMITH

Jun 9 President Begaye listens to proposal to transfer BIE administrative functions to Navajo Nation

Jun 9 Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of former delegate Tommy M. Tsosie

Jun 9 Delegate Filfred requests continued support for Bears Ears National Monument

Jun 9 NGS Closure Public Info Sheet

Jun 8 Naabik’íyáti’ Committee tables legislation seeking approval of the replacement lease for Navajo Generating Station, work session to be held

Jun 7 Budget and Finance Committee votes down the replacement lease for Navajo Generating Station, bill moves on to the Naabik iyati Committee

Jun 6 Resources and Development Committee considers the replacement lease to continue operations of Navajo Generating Station

Jun 6 Resources and Developments Committee confirms two appointments to the Navajo Transitional Energy Company board

Jun 5 Navajo Nation Council offers condolences to the family of former Navajo leader Irving Marcus Billy

Jun 5 Health, Education, and Human Services Committee provides time for public to address the replacement lease for Navajo Generating Station

Jun 5 DOI needs to improve efficiency within federal agencies that impact services to tribal nations says President Begaye

Jun 5 The Office of the President and Vice President remember the life of former Vice President Irvin Billy

Jun 5 Council and state leadership applaud opening of newly constructed Chichiltah Chapter

Jun 2 Law and Order Committee approves the Judicial and Public Safety facilities fund priority list

Jun 1 President Begaye says the Navajo Nation will continue to engage in LCR negotiations to ensure Navajo water allocations

Jun 1 Navajo Nation responds to Senator Mccain’s NHA investigation stating corrective actions are in place to address findings

Jun 1 Delegate Kee Allen Begay, Jr. seeks support to amend the Navajo Nation Veterans Act to improve services for Navajo veterans

May 31 Resources and Development Committee supports prohibiting chapter officials from financial transactions three months prior to general election

May 30 TENTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS RULES IN FAVOR OF NAVAJO NATION TO DENY UTILITY COMPANY’S CONDEMNATION OF TRIBAL LAND

May 30 ‘WE WILL NEVER FORGET THE SERVICE OF OUR FALLEN WARRIORS’ SAYS PRESIDENT RUSSELL BEGAYE AT MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

May 26 PRESIDENT BEGAYE APPLAUDS CONFIRMATION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND URGES THE NEW BOARD TO ENSURE NHA BE TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE

May 25 Navajo Nation requests the state of New Mexico to designate U.S. Route 491 as “Chief Manuelito Highway”

May 25 Naabik’íyáti’ Committee demands accountability from newly confirmed NHA board members

May 25 Health, Education, and Human Services Committee successfully concludes the 2017 Navajo Language and Culture Revitalization Summit

May 24 LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO APPROVE EXTENDED OPERATIONS OF NGS TO 2019

May 24 Legislation seeks to extend operations of Navajo Generating Station through 2019

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May 24 MEDIA ADVISORY: PRESIDENT BEGAYE AND VICE PRESIDENT NEZ TO HONOR FALLEN SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN ON MEMORIAL DAY

May 24 Council members address Navajo Generating Station, Little Colorado River settlement, and healthcare funding with Arizona Governor Ducey

May 23 UNIFORM FINES AND FEES FOR CIVIL TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS IMPLEMENTED

May 23 Resources and Development Committee receives report regarding telecommunication expansion efforts on the Navajo Nation

May 23 WINDOW ROCK DISTRICT COURT PROVIDING SERVICES AT NEW SITE

May 22 Law and Order Committee advocates for stronger federal contracts for law enforcement and criminal investigations

May 22 Health, Education, and Human Services Committee approves funding for summer youth employment

May 22 LITTLE SINGER COMMUNITY SCHOOL BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW SCHOOL

May 19 Delegate Phelps participates in groundbreaking ceremony for the Little Singer Community School

May 19 PRESIDENT BEGAYE COMMENDS THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN THEIR SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THEIR UPDATED 911 SYSTEM

May 17 Delegate Brown invites public to the 2017 Navajo Language and Culture Revitalization Summit

May 17 Law and Order Committee supports the family of late Navajo Officer Leander Frank at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service

May 15 President Begaye addresses the Department of Interior during the public listening tour

May 15 President Begaye says we need to be vigilantly observant to ensure that the Navajo Nation Government is fiscally responsible

May 15 Health, Education, and Human Services Committee receives report from the Northern Navajo Medical Center focusing on improving patient services

May 15 PRESIDENT BEGAYE DIRECTS NAAA TO PROVIDE FOOD FUNDING FOR CROWNPOINT AGENCY SENIOR CENTERS

May 15 VICE PRESIDENT NEZ INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THE PRAY, RUN, EAT HEALTHY AND EXERCISE DAILY EVENT

May 12 BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, BE THANKFUL AND PUSH YOURSELF, PRESIDENT BEGAYE TELLS MANY FARMS 2017 LOBO GRADUATES

May 12 PRESIDENT BEGAYE SAYS THE NAVAJO NATION COULD BECOME THE LARGEST EMPLOYER IN THE SOUTHWEST

May 11 Naabik’íyáti’ Committee recommends approval of $218,000 to fund the Transportation Stimulus Plan referendum

May 10 Delegate Steven Begay commends Coyote Canyon Chapter for successfully implementing corrective action plan

May 10 Delegate Crotty provides testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs in support of AMBER Alert funding

May 10 Resources and Development Committee recommends Sean McCabe to serve on the Navajo Housing Authority board of commissioners

May 10 STATEMENT FROM DELEGATE HALE REGARDING TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

May 09 Delegate Kee Allen Begay, Jr. continues advocacy for increased public safety funding at federal level

May 09 CANCELLED - Media Advisory: Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty to provide testimony in support of congressional bill to secure funding for AMBER Alert systems

May 09 Law and Order Committee supports the Indian Country Criminal Justice initiative at Northern Arizona University

May 09 Navajo Nation Council hears community concerns regarding “fracking”

May 09 VICE PRESIDENT NEZ JOINS BEARS EARS INTER-TRIBAL COALITION MEETING WITH SECRETARY ZINKE

May 09 PRESIDENT BEGAYE AND VICE PRESIDENT NEZ THANK ALL TEACHERS FOR THEIR WORK TO MOLD OUR FUTURE

May 08 Delegate Filfred and tribal leaders voice stance of Bears Ears National Monument to Secretary Zinke

May 08 Council members congratulate the Shonto community on the opening of the Shonto Marketplace

May 05 THE PASSING OF AHCA COULD RESULT IN DIMINISHED HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO TRIBAL COMMUNITIES SAYS PRESIDENT BEGAYE

May 03 COLT STRATEGY MEETING UPDATES MEMBERS ON INDIAN ISSUES AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL

May 03 NAAT’ÁANII DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS CRITICAL TO BUILDING THE ECONOMY AND CREATING JOB OPPORTUNITIES

May 03 Tribal leaders call on the Trump administration to preserve the Bears Ears National Monument during press conference

May 03 Navajo Board of Election Supervisors refers names of individuals failing to file campaign expense reports to the Chief Prosecutor

May 03 Native American Tribes Respond to National Monuments Executive Order - Media Advisory

May 02 PRESIDENT BEGAYE AND VICE PRESIDENT NEZ CELEBRATE WITH THE SHONTO COMMUNITY ON THE OPENING OF MARKETPLACE

May 02 PRESIDENT BEGAYE AND VICE PRESIDENT NEZ CONGRATULATE NAVAJO POLICE OFFICERS ON THEIR PROMOTION

May 02 PRESIDENT BEGAYE APPROVES $239,200 GRANT ALLOCATION TO BENEFIT DISABLED NAVAJOS

May 01 OWNERS OF THE NAVAJO GENERATING STATION AND THE NAVAJO NATION REPORT PROGRESS IN DISCUSSIONS TO KEEP PLANT OPEN THROUGH 2019

May 01 PRESIDENT BEGAYE AND VICE PRESIDENT NEZ SIGN THE NAVAJO NATION YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL LEGISLATION INTO LAW

May 01 Law and Order Committee congratulates promoted Navajo police officers

Apr 28 Navajo Nation Council to hold public hearing on hydraulic “fracking”

Apr 29 NAVAJO POLICE OFFICERS HONORED BY U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUCCESSFUL INVESTIGATIONS

Apr 29 NEW TO’HAJIILEE EMS FIELD OFFICE WILL ENHANCE SAFETY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SAYS PRESIDENT BEGAYE

Apr 28 PRESIDENT BEGAYE AND VICE PRESIDENT NEZ CONGRATULATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PAULENE THOMAS ON HER CONFIRMATION

Apr 28 Navajo Nation Council to hold public hearing on hydraulic “fracking”

Apr 28 PRESIDENT BEGAYE THANKS JOM PROGRAMS FOR KEEPING NATIVE LANGUAGES VITAL

Apr 27 Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission to receive prestigious community service award

Apr 27 PRESIDENT BEGAYE MEETS WITH NEW MEXICO AGENCIES AT QUARTERLY NAVAJO NATION RECONCILIATION MEETING

Apr 26 Navajo Nation Council urges Trump administration to uphold the Bears Ears National Monument designation

Apr 26 RECONSIDERING THE BEARS EARS NATIONAL MONUMENT DESIGNATION IS UNACCEPTABLE SAYS PRESIDENT BEGAYE

Apr 26 Law and Order Committee recommends Malcolm Begay for permanent appointment as District Court Judge

Apr 26 Speaker Bates and Delegate Chee commend PNM Navajo Nation Workforce Training Initiative students

Apr 26 Subcommittee seeks federal funding for Navajo Indian Irrigation Project

Apr 26 BRIDGING THE INTERGENERATIONAL GAP STARTS WITH HONORING OUR ELDERS

Apr 25 Navajo leadership participates in discussions with federal officials regarding the Bears Ears National Monument

Apr 25 PROTECTING OUR YOUTH FROM ABUSE IS A STEP TOWARD PROTECTING OUR FUTURE

Apr 22 PRESIDENT BEGAYE CELEBRATES NEW RAYTHEON DINE FACILITY WAREHOUSE

Apr 21 PRESIDENT BEGAYE URGES NM CHAPTERS TO HAVE PROJECTS SHOVEL READY BEFORE SEEKING DIRECT FUNDING FROM NM STATE LEGISLATURE

Apr 20 Navajo Nation Council votes to replace current NHA board members

Apr 20 Council amends the Navajo Nation Election Code to shorten the filing and application review periods

Apr 20 PRESIDENT BEGAYE SUPPORTS PASSING OF EMERGENCY LEGISLATION CALLING FOR IMMEDIATE RESELECTION OF NHA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Apr 20 Spring Council Session highlights autism awareness, sexual violence prevention, and the Ramah Settlement

Apr 20 PRESIDENT BEGAYE AND VICE PRESIDENT NEZ PROVIDES THE 2017 SPRING STATE OF THE NAVAJO NATION ADDRESS

Apr 19 Council supports the creation of the Navajo Nation Youth Advisory Council

Apr 19 PRESIDENT BEGAYE CALLS FOR REMOVAL OF NHA MANAGEMENT OFFICERS, SAYS MANAGEMENT HAS DISPLAYED INCOMPETENCE

Apr 19 Council extends statute of limitations for ethics and rules cases

Apr 19 Navajo Nation Council honors high school state basketball champions

Apr 19 “Diné Nation” legislation fails to garner enough support

Apr 18 Navajo Nation Council requests assistance in addressing uranium contamination in the water supply near the community of Sanders

Apr 17 Speaker's Report - 2017 Spring Council Session - Honorable LoRenzo Bates

Apr 17 PRESIDENT BEGAYE AND VICE PRESIDENT NEZ PROVIDES THE 2017 SPRING STATE OF THE NAVAJO NATION ADDRESS

Apr 17 Council members call for congressional support of senate bill to provide additional funding for AMBER Alert systems throughout Indian country

Apr 14 BEARS EARS COMMISSION GETTING TO WORK ON MONUMENT MANAGEMENT

Apr 14 NAVAJO NATION SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH

Apr 14 Delegate Crotty and Navajo Sexual Violence Prevention Workgroup unveils policy brief regarding sexual violence on the Navajo Nation

Apr 14 Steven Begay sworn-in as a member of the 23rd Navajo Nation Council

Apr 14 KIRBY CLEVELAND INDICTED ON CHARGES STEMMING FROM MURDER OF OFFICER HOUSTON LARGO

Apr 13 Delegate Filfred welcomes Congressional staff to visit the Bears Ears National Monument

Apr 13 Health, Education, and Human Services Committee approves measure to combat human trafficking on the Navajo Nation

Apr 13 Resources and Development Committee commends Wide Ruins Chapter for implementing their corrective action plan

Apr 13 Law and Order Committee refers the proposed Navajo Nation Firearms Act to the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety for analysis

Apr 12 PRESIDENT BEGAYE STATEMENT ON MEETING AT INTERIOR DEPARTMENT REGARDING NAVAJO GENERATING STATION

Apr 11 Kayenta Judicial District will be first to accept credit card payments

Apr 11 Building a nation requires bringing our young people home and completing critical infrastructure

Apr 10 In honoring Officer Largo, we honor the service of all our officers says President Begaye

Apr 10 Katherine Smith set an example for the protection of natural resources says President

Apr 07 Council mourns the loss of former delegate Leo R. Begay

Apr 07 Budget and Finance Committee receive report from the Diné Development Corporation

Apr 07 Proclamation: Navajo Nation Crime Victim Rights Week

Apr 07 Vice President Nez kick offs the first Diné Bich'iiya' Summit

Apr 06 Speaker Bates meets with concerned community members and power plant workers to discuss the future of Navajo Generating Station

Apr 06 Resources and Development Committee recommends a 60-day extension for Many Farms Chapter to implement corrective action plan

Apr 6 Investment of employees at the Division of Economic Development produces positive outcomes

Apr 5 President Begaye tells DOI workgroup that the federal government needs to honor its trust responsibilities

Apr 3 President Begaye forms economic zone task force to fast track economic development

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Jun 2017 Navajo Nation Safety Orientation - Navajo Nation Safety & Loss Control Program

Jun - Aug DOG & CAT VACCINATIONS SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC - NAVAJO NATION VETERINARY & LIVESTOCK PROGRAM & NAVAJO NATION VETERINARY MOBILE UNIT

Jun 27 Navajo Nation Animal Control Program will be providing vaccinations, deworming and microchips for dogs and cats. Also, sponsoring voluntary animal surrender sites for the public - Navajo Nation Animal Control Program

Jun 28 LIHEAP/CSBG PUBLIC HEARINGS - Sanostee, Rock Point, Nageezi Chapter Houses

Jun 29 Steamboat Chapter Youth Day - Sponsored by Ft. Defiance Office of Dine Youth

Jun 30 Sawmill Chapter Youth Day - Sponsored by Ft. Defiance Office of Dine Youth

July 1-4 **31st Navajo Nation 4th of July Celebration**

July 3-4 : Basketball Camp at Window Rock Sports Center - Click Here

Jul 7 Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission’s Regular Meeting set for July 7, 2017

Jul 11 ONE DAY CENTRAL FAMILY WORKSHOP & CONFERENCE - Promoting Healthy Dine Family Values - Chinle Community Center

Jul 31 - Aug 01 NAVAJO NATION PRESENTS - 2017 Youth and Elder Summit

Jul 31 - Aug 02 2017 Insurance/Safety & Health Conference - Albuquerque Airport Sheraton, Albuquerque, NM

Nov 15-17 Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources Summit 2017 - Twin Arrows Casino, Twin Arrows, AZ