Navajo Nation

May 15 The Department for Self Reliance’s Need-Based Programs Remain Available to Families and Individuals During the Navajo Nation Government Office Closures

May 15 108 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths reported as 57-hour weekend lockdown set to take effect

May 15 Navajo Nation Council addresses presidential veto abuse with overrides creating protections for Navajo People

May 15 Law and Order, Budget and Finance, Naabik’íyáti’ Committees approve of proposed Navajo Nation CARES Fund Act

May 15 President Nez and Vice President Lizer request support for new CARES Act comprehensive legislation and request Council to table Legislation No. 0115-20

May 15 Nez-Lizer request Council members to vote down veto overrides and to work in unity for the Navajo people

May 15 Nez-Lizer urge National Park Service to keep Grand Canyon National Park closed due to COVID-19

May 14 141 new cases and eight more deaths reported, preliminary reports indicate over 500 have recovered

May 13 147 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 more deaths reported, President Nez meets with health care workers and federal officials

May 13 The DSR’s Navajo Family Assistance Services Located in Crownpoint, Dilcon, and Window Rock are Closed until Further Notice

May 13 ESSENTIAL SERVICES RESUME AT CROWNPOINT JUDICIAL DISTRICT

May 12 41 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death reported as Navajo Nation extends declaration of state of emergency

May 12 Protect the Sacred and actress Joely Fisher provide pet food to help Navajo families

May 11 82 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths reported, nearly 5,000 Navajo families have received food, water, and supplies

May 11 White House, Council host update discussion with Chapters

May 10 149 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths reported

May 10 Office of the Speaker issues 9 statements to inaccuracies in press release

May 10 Navajo Nation IHS medical facilities receive protective face shields from Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De Rossi’s company General Public

May 10 Happy Mother’s Day from the Navajo Nation Council

May 09 97 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths reported

May 08 119 new cases of COVID-19 and eight more deaths reported as 57-hour weekend curfew is set to take effect

May 08 Nez-Lizer present their vision for the CARES Act funding and call on Navajo Nation leaders to work together

May 08 Navajo Police Officers Day recognized, honored by Law and Order Committee

May 07 NNC Committee Approves Temporary Changes to ONNSFA Policies in Response to National Health Emergency

May 07 Navajo Nation CARES Fund Act legislation introduced
Legislation No. 0115-20

May 07 103 new cases of COVID-19, three more deaths reported 1,194 families receive food, water, and supplies in one day

May 07 INFORMATION ON APPLICATIONS FOR PROTECTION ORDERS

May 06 Nez-Lizer honor and thank all educators with Navajo Nation Teacher Appreciation Week proclamation

May 06 95 new cases of COVID-19, six more deaths reported Navajo Nation receives a portion of CARES Act funds

May 06 Navajo Controller confirms $600 million received by Navajo Nation

May 06 Nez-Lizer declare Navajo Nation Nurses Appreciation Week to honor all nursing heroes across the Navajo Nation

May 05 85 new cases of COVID-19, six more deaths reported, 236 more families assisted with supplies

May 05 U.S. Department of the Treasury announces the release of a portion of CARES Act funding for tribes weeks after the approval of Congress

May 05 Navajo Nation Health Command Operations Center reports 85 new COVID-19 cases, and six new deaths

May 05 Vice President Lizer and Second Lady join Trump for signing of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness Day proclamation

May 05 Navajo Nation to receive $600 million in Coronavirus Relief Funding

May 05 Navajo Nation recognizes May 5 as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

May 05 Navajo Nation set to receive support from first round of CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funding

May 04 101 new cases of COVID-19 since Saturday, no recent deaths reported

May 03 City of Gallup lockdown extended to noon, May 7

May 03 Navajo Nation leaders implore City of Page Mayor Levi Tappen to unite communities, not divide people

May 02 81 new cases of COVID-19, no recent deaths reported

May 02 Public comments guide Nez-Lizer in approvals and vetoes of resolutions

May 01 166 new cases and two more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as 57-hour weekend curfew takes effect

May 01 Effective immediately, Dilkon Judicial District is closed to the public until further notice and services will be handled by Window Rock Judicial District

May 01 Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission is urging Navajo Citizens to Report any Mistreatment by any Police during Gallup Lock Down

May 01 City of Gallup begins three-day lockdown at noon, May 1

Apr 30 Navajo Nation Council express condolences on passing of sisters who served in nation’s public safety, health fields

Apr 30 164 new cases and nine more deaths related to COVID-19 reported

Apr 30 Special Session of the 24th Navajo Nation Council canceled, Legislative Branch to undergo deep cleaning

Apr 30 24-member Naabik’íyáti’ Committee advances 3 override legislation to full Council

Apr 30 Navajo Nation thanks Congressional members for supporting CARES Act funding for federally-recognized tribes

Apr 29 The Department for Self Reliance’s Gallup Location is Closed until May 11, 2020

Apr 29 Shiprock Alternative Care Site ready to house positive COVID-19 patients

Apr 29 Nez-Lizer set to lead “Operation First of the Month” to help protect elders from COVID-19

Apr 29 Nez-Lizer distribute essential items to 222 families as 104 new cases related to COVID-19, two more deaths reported

Apr 29 Crownpoint District Court and Pueblo Pintado Circuit Court are closed to the public until further notice

Apr 29 Domestic violence shelters report sharp rise in Navajo-based crisis calls, detail unpaid Social Services contracts

Apr 28 Navajo Nation to implement another 57-hour weekend curfew as 104 new cases related to COVID-19, one more death reported

Apr 28 Nez-Lizer thank individuals and groups that donated masks to help prevent COVID-19

Apr 28 Council, Census Bureau urge Navajo public to apply for 2020 Census work

Apr 28 Navajo Nation congratulates Tyler Fish on re-established White House Council on Native American Affairs appointment

Apr 27 Days for Girls Foundation and Kwek Society provide mask and feminine care donations to the Navajo Nation

Apr 27 Nez-Lizer initiate public comment period for Council resolutions

Apr 27 Navajo Nation applauds court decision to exclude Alaska Native Corporations from $8 billion coronavirus relief funding

Apr 27 53 new cases related to COVID-19, no new deaths reported as Alternative Care Sites near completion

Apr 27 U.S. District Court rules in favor of tribes for CARES Act funding

Apr 26 79 new cases related to COVID-19, no new deaths reported

Apr 25 97 new cases and one more death related to COVID-19 reported

Apr 24 Dr. Guy Gorman, Sr. Care Home closure averted with Council, program coordination

Apr 24 180 new cases and six more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as 57-hour weekend curfew is set to take effect

Apr 24 Navajo Nation welcomes UCSF HEAL Initiative health care workers to the Navajo Nation

Apr 23 78 new cases and three more deaths related to COVID-19 reported

Apr 23 Nez-Lizer Administration proposes to work with Council to develop new legislation to protect Navajo consumers from price gouging

Apr 22 Mental health, domestic violence services advocacy by Delegate Crotty continues during pandemic

Apr 22 Nez-Lizer lead food and care package distribution to rural community members

Apr 22 Navajo Board of Election Supervisors (NBOES) announces that it has passed a resolution to postpone the 2020 Elections filing period for the upcoming Chapter Elections

Apr 22 76 new cases and one more death related to COVID-19 reported

Apr 22 Navajo Nation files lawsuit against United States for fair share of federal COVID-19 funding

Apr 22 Navajo Nation receives 30,000 liters of bottled water to help COVID-19 response efforts

Apr 22 ONNSFA Offices Remain Closed to Public Until May 17; Limited Services Provided at Agency Offices

Apr 22 Navajo Nation extends closure of government until May 17 to reduce the spread of COVID-19

Apr 21 63 new COVID-19 cases and 48 total deaths on the Navajo Nation reported

Apr 21 Nez-Lizer congratulate IHS Director Rear Admiral Michael D. Weahkee for being confirmed by the Senate

Apr 20 NAVAJO NATION COURTS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES ONLY

Apr 20 124 new COVID-19 cases since Saturday, 4,579 negative results reported

Apr 20 NAVAJO NATION COURTS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES ONLY

Apr 20 Navajo Nation Council to continue holding 2020 Spring Session

Apr 19 Nez-Lizer veto resolution that sought to cancel the Navajo Nation Council’s spring session citing the need for Navajo people to hear from all leaders

Apr 18 70 new positive cases of COVID-19 and 4,075 negative results reported

Apr 17 Navajo Nation Council votes to cancel 2020 Spring Session

Apr 17 Speaker Damon issues open letter to Navajo Nation spiritual leaders

Apr 17 Navajo Nation issues Public Health Emergency Order requiring protective masks to be worn in public to help fight the spread of COVID-19

Apr 17 President Nez and Vice President Lizer offer condolences to the family of former Arizona Governor Jane Dee Hull

Apr 17 FCC grants Navajo Nation temporary access to broadband spectrum to help during COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 17 85 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths reported as the Navajo Nation’s 57-hour weekend curfew takes effect

Apr 17 Nez-Lizer applaud “huge win” for Navajo students as federal Impact Aid Program rules on equalization formula

Apr 16 President Nez to participate in roundtable hosted by Chairman Raúl M. Grijalva on Federal Coronavirus Response in Indian Country

Apr 16 April 17 Special Session to include action on burial assistance, public safety, donations

Apr 16 121 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths reported

Apr 16 Navajo Nation establishes the “Navajo Nation COVID-19 Fund”

Apr 16 Navajo Nation strongly opposes CARES Act funding for Alaska Native Corporations

Apr 16 Navajo Nation initiates additional weekend curfews, outlines provisions for essential businesses

Apr 15 Navajo Nation communities receive food donations from the State of New Mexico and Arizona’s St. Mary’s Food Bank

Apr 15 83 new cases of COVID-19 and five more deaths reported

Apr 15 The Department for Self Reliance’s Need-Based Programs Available to Families and Individuals, Living on the Navajo Nation, During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 14 St. Mary’s partnership brings food distributions back to Tónaaneesdizí

Apr 14 Nez-Lizer commend City of Gallup’s action to temporarily stop alcohol sales at convenience stores

Apr 14 25 new cases of COVID-19 and five more deaths reported

Apr 13 COVID-19 cases reach a total of 813, with 28 total deaths reported

Apr 11 101 new positive cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths reported, rapid testing to soon become available

Apr 10 Navajo Nation’s telecommunication service providers take “Keeping Americans Connected Pledge” to provide internet access for Navajo students, small businesses, and residents

Apr 10 39 new positive cases of COVID-19, 2,705 total negative tests reported

Apr 09 70 new positive cases of COVID-19, two more deaths reported

Apr 09 Third Special Session to be held Friday, April 10

Apr 09 President Nez and Vice President Lizer in self-quarantine due to exposure to COVID-19 individual

Apr 08 Navajo Nation Family Prayer Weekend declared to help fight the spread of COVID-19

Apr 08 62 new positive cases of COVID-19, three more deaths reported

Apr 08 Navajo Nation applauds Page Police Department for arrest in threatening social media post incident

Apr 07 42 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported for the Navajo Nation, two additional deaths

Apr 06 30 new positive cases of COVID-19 for the Navajo Nation, 2,134 total negative results

Apr 06 Navajo Nation to initiate 57-hour weekend curfew to fight COVID-19

Apr 05 354 total positive cases of COVID-19 for the Navajo Nation, one more death confirmed

Apr 04 Arizona Army National Guard delivers supplies to help fight COVID-19

Apr 04 321 total positive cases of COVID-19 for the Navajo Nation, one more death confirmed

Apr 03 270 total positive cases of COVID-19 for the Navajo Nation, four more deaths confirmed

Apr 03 Nez-Lizer reaffirms temporary restrictions of roadways for tourists and visitors to the Navajo Nation, commerce and businesses exempted

Apr 03 Navajo Nation secures $22 million in Dept. of Housing and Urban Development COVID-19 relief funding

Apr 02 Navajo Nation Council, University of Arizona partnership sends 250 COVID-19 test kits to Navajo health care facilities

Apr 02 241 total positive cases of COVID-19 for the Navajo Nation, 1,796 negative tests reported

Apr 01 40 new cases of COVID-19 reported for the Navajo Nation

Apr 01 “Operation First of the Month” helps many Navajo elders

Apr 01 No Automobile Repossession in New Mexico until Public Health Emergency is Over

Mar 31 26 new cases and two more deaths related to COVID-19 reported, first of the month precautions in place

Mar 31 Naat’áanii Development Corp.–Molina partnership to remain long-term project of Navajo Nation Council

Mar 30 ONNSFA Resumes Providing Limited Services; Offices Remain Closed to Public

Mar 30 Speaker Damon extends gratitude to nation’s doctors on National Doctors’ Day, remembers VP, Dr. Taylor McKenzie

Mar 30 20 new cases and three more deaths related to COVID-19 reported, Medical stations being established in Chinle and Tuba City

Mar 30 Navajo Nation Council airs extensive radio awareness campaign for COVID-19 prevention

Mar 30 Navajo Nation and Bashas’ Diné Markets extends “Elderly Shopping” hours on April 1

Mar 29 Curfew takes effect for Navajo Nation as COVID-19 cases reaches 128

Mar 28 115 reported cases of COVID-19 for Navajo Nation

Mar 28 Naat’áani Development Corporation attempts to bypass regulatory approvals and capitalize on the COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 27 21 new cases of COVID-19 reported for Navajo Nation, two deaths confirmed

Mar 27 $2 trillion stimulus package provides COVID-19 funds for tribes

Mar 27 Be Aware of Scams

Mar 27 President Nez and Vice President Lizer approve COVID-19 response funds for chapters

Mar 27 Council commends President Nez for signing Chapter quorum legislation, urges action on Chapter emergency funding

Mar 26 President Nez and Vice President Lizer take action on several resolutions related to the COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 26 New cases of COVID-19 reaches 71 for Navajo Nation

Mar 26 Standing committee, subcommittee, commission meetings canceled until April 5

Mar 25 Navajo Nation commends inclusion of $8 billion Tribal relief in third US stimulus bill

Mar 25 Nation’s investment in glove factory paying off during COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 25 New cases of COVID-19 increases by 20 among Navajo people

Mar 25 NAVAJO NATION JUDICIAL BRANCH RELEASES GUIDELINES FOR NAVAJO COURTS DURING PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY

Mar 24 Navajo Nation’s positive tests for COVID-19 reaches 49

Mar 24 10 new positive COVID-19 cases reported among Navajo people

Mar 23 Three new positive COVID-19 cases reported among Navajo people

Mar 21 Total confirmed COVID-19 cases reach 26 as Navajo Nation’s “Stay at Home Order” goes into effect

Mar 20 Navajo Nation issues “Stay at Home Order” for all residents of the Navajo Nation to fight the spread of COVID-19

Mar 20 President Nez and Vice President Lizer sign $4 million appropriation to help fight the spread of COVID-19

Mar 19 Nez-Lizer and health care experts urge public to stay home as total number of positive COVID-19 test results reaches 14

Mar 18 Price gouging on and off the Navajo Nation.

Mar 18 Third member of the Navajo Nation tests positive for COVID-19 coronavirus, Public Health Emergency Order issued

Mar 18 Navajo Nation Council assures students, returning relatives that borders are not closed

Mar 18 Legislative Branch to close, Council to continue addressing COVID-19 legislation

Mar 17 Second member of the Navajo Nation tests positive for COVID-19 coronavirus

Mar 17 Member of the Navajo Nation tests positive for COVID-19 coronavirus

Mar 17 Navajo Nation Council plans second Special Session for Friday

Mar 16 Navajo Nation Council rejects $3 million appropriation on Department of Emergency Management deficiencies

Mar 16 Nez-Lizer commit to identifying internal funds to address COVID-19 coronavirus after Council votes down emergency funding

Mar 14 Nez-Lizer congratulate Navajo Chief of Police Francisco for graduating from the FBI National Academy

Mar 14 Department for Self Reliance will be closed to all visitors March 16, 2020 to April 3, 2020 to prevent spread of COVID-19

Mar 13 Navajo Nation Council to hold Special Session Monday, Mar. 16, 2020

Mar 13 Uranium public hearings postponed

Mar 13 Nez-Lizer announce temporary reduction in non-essential government services, closure of schools, and public parks to prevent spread of COVID-19

Mar 12 Nation’s leaders work together to secure $14.7 million in Capital Outlay Funds in New Mexico

Mar 12 Doreen Garlid becomes the first member of the Navajo Nation elected to the Tempe City Council

Mar 11 Navajo Nation declares Public Health State of Emergency for COVID-19 coronavirus

Mar 11 Speaker Damon, Chairman Tso request Surgeon General maintain presence of medical offi cers on Navajo Nation

Mar 10 24th Navajo Nation Council listens to Northern and Eastern Navajo Agency residents on uranium issues

Mar 10 State Task Force continue push for Navajo budget priorities at AZ State Capitol

Mar 04 Nez-Lizer issue travel advisory to Executive Branch employees and cautions Navajo citizens

Feb 29 Navajo Nation pays tribute to fallen White Mountain Apache Police Officer David Kellywood

Feb 29 Vice President Lizer advocates for Special Diabetes Program and CHR’s at the National Indian Health Board meeting

Feb 28 Navajo Nation COVID-19 Preparedness Team established to address coronavirus precautionary efforts

Feb 27 Speaker Damon meets with Navajo Board of Election Supervisors, provides $22,000 to cover budget deficit

Feb 27 President Nez promotes food sovereignty at Diné Bich’iiya’ Summit

Feb 27 Resources and Development Committee meets at Lake Valley Chapter

Feb 26 Nez-Lizer move forward with assisted-living facility for elderly

Feb 26 Navajo Nation Council to hold uranium public hearings March 5, 6, 13, 14

Feb 24 Nez-Lizer continue to support for Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women taskforce initiatives

Feb 24 Navajo Nation and San Juan County, Utah sign Intergovernmental Agreement to maintain 74-miles of roadways for Navajo residents

Feb 21 Delegate Crotty, MMDR working group continue to lead advocacy for Navajo families at N.M. MMIW Task Force meeting

Feb 21 Naabik’íyáti’ Committee convenes for judicial complex work session

Feb 21 Speaker Damon, 24th Navajo Nation Council commend passage of New Mexico Senate Bill 99

Feb 21 Nez-Lizer thank the New Mexico Legislature for approving over $25 million in Capital Outlay Funds

Feb 20 Navajo leaders sign proclamation encouraging public participation in the 2020 Census

Feb 20 Navajo Nation enters into MOU with San Juan County to assess feasibility of a new railroad system

Feb 20 Navajo Nation Advances Funds to ONNSFA for Spring 2020 Awards

Feb 20 Law and Order Committee on Capitol Hill lobbying for public safety and judicial

Feb 19 Clean-up of 24 abandoned uranium mine sites set to move forward under Phase 2 Settlement Agreement

Feb 19 President Nez requests the Los Angeles City Council to support renewable energy partnerships

Feb 17 Navajo leaders prioritize Navajo culture and language in Navajo schools

Feb 14 President Nez cites unspent chapter funds, financial accountability and planning measures in line-item veto

Feb 13 First Lady Nez delivers message of hope at MMIW and human trafficking panel discussion

Feb 13 President Nez testifies on Capitol Hill in support of scholarship funding among other budget priorities

Feb 13 Navajo Nation welcomes new Ethics and Rules Director Kandis Martine

Feb 13 State Task Force meets with N.M. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at the Roundhouse

Feb 12 Trump Administration Proposes to Eliminate Tribal Scholarships

Feb 07 Vice President Lizer pays tribute to the late Senator John Pinto and Navajo Code Talkers during New Mexico’s “American Indian Day”

Feb 07 24th Navajo Nation Council attend opening day of Utah Legislature

Feb 07 President Nez and First Lady meet with Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs during cultural exchange visit

Feb 07 Delegate Crotty moves Missing & Murdered Diné Relatives projects forward, announces awareness action campaign

Feb 06 Speaker Damon, VP Lizer, LOC Chair Charles-Newton show support for Navajo, tribal bills at AZ Legislature

Feb 06 RDC receives reports on Northern Navajo Fair, disabled Navajos

Feb 06 Council Delegates Freeland and Halona advocate for chapter projects at N.M. Roundhouse

Feb 05 Navajo Nation joins family members in celebrating the life of Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever Sr.

Feb 03 Navajo leaders support New Mexico H.B. 225 to create trust fund for elders

Feb 03 Nez-Lizer congratulate newly-appointed Utah Division of Indian Affairs Director Dustin Jansen

Feb 03 Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever Sr.

Feb 02 Navajo Nation receives nearly $2 million from third-year agricultural insurance investment

Feb 01 Over 500 women attend First Lady Nez and Second Lady Lizers Heart to Heart conference

Jan 31 Speaker Damon, 24th Navajo Nation Council coordinate 480 tons of Navajo Mine coal deliveries to Navajo Chapters

Jan 31 24th Navajo Nation Council salutes the life and service of Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever Sr.

Jan 31 Navajo Nation mourns the loss of Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever Sr.

Jan 30 24th Navajo Nation Council 2020 Winter Session

Jan 30 Nez-Lizer focus on water, electricity, and road infrastructure for Navajo Utah communities

Jan 29 ASSOCIATE JUSTICE CONFIRMED TO NAVAJO NATION SUPREME COURT

Jan 29 Nez-Lizer commend New Mexico Supreme Court’s ruling on applicability of Energy Transition Act

Jan 28 Council confirms Ernestine Tsinigine as Navajo Nation Supreme Court Associate Justice

Jan 28 Nez-Lizer congratulate Judge Tina Tsinigine on her probationary appointment as Associate Justice for the Navajo Nation Supreme Court

Jan 28 Vice President Lizer advocates for tribes before the Arizona Financial Literacy Taskforce

Jan 28 President Nez speaks in support of Navajo elders, students, chapter projects, and renewable energy before New Mexico legislators

Jan 28 Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and memory of Navajo veteran Sophie Yazzie

Jan 27 Navajo Nation holds prayer service for the Armed Forces

Jan 27 Nez-Lizer request Council to address revenue shortfalls before considering spending requests during State of the Navajo Nation Address

Jan 26 Nez-Lizer caution Navajo public of the spread of the potentially deadly novel coronavirus

Jan 26 Navajo Nation Council observes passing of Sophie Yazzie at 105

Jan 25 Navajo Nation mourns the loss of longest-living Arizona veteran Sophie Yazzie

Jan 23 Nez-Lizer urge federal EPA to prioritize Navajo contractors in uranium mine clean-up efforts

Jan 22 Nez-Lizer support “active enrollment” for managed health care for Navajo citizens in New Mexico

Jan 21 Navajo Nation and New Mexico Indian Affairs Department partner to raise human trafficking awareness

Jan 20 24th Navajo Nation Council honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 20 24th Navajo Nation Council mourn the passing of Walter Wolf Jr.

Jan 20 Nez-Lizer Administration announces purchase of sand and gravel pit

Jan 17 Hospitality Enterprise to construct new hotel, convention center, and office space in the capital of the Navajo Nation

Jan 15 China Phase One Trade Agreement opens new economic opportunities for the Navajo Nation

Jan 15 President Nez advocates for renewable energy, youth, and economic partnerships in address to the Arizona State Legislature

Jan 15 Flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Navajo leader John Perry, Jr.

Jan 15 Háyoolkáál Work Group announces partnership with SRP to develop up to 200-megawatts in solar energy on the Navajo Nation

Jan 14 Háyoolkáál Work Group reports on energy development initiatives to the Resources and Development Committee

Jan 13 Speaker Damon, 24th Navajo Nation Council mourn passing of former Council Delegates John Perry Jr. and James Tomchee

Jan 13 Mandatory meeting for residents impacted by Gold King Mine spill

Jan 12 RDC Delegates Kee Allen Begay Jr. and Mark Freeland meet with US EPA Administrators in Washington

Jan 12 Speaker Damon, RDC call for greater inclusion of Navajo communities in federal Chaco effort

Jan 11 Budget and Finance Committee take action on three legislation items for first 2020 meeting

Jan 11 Title II Reform Subcommittee selects Chairperson, Vice Chairperson during special meeting

Jan 11 Speaker Damon, 24th Navajo Nation Council mourn loss of Councilman Benjamin Hogue

Jan 8 Navajo Nation Veterans Administration proposes to make financial assistance more accessible for Navajo veterans

Jan 7 Delegate Kee Allen Begay Jr. opposes President Nez’s line item veto of CD-46-19

Jan 7 First Lady Nez and Second Lady Lizer to host “Heart to Heart Conference”

Dec 31 Payroll delayed for Navajo Nation employees

Dec 31 Diné Bizaad Subcommittee convenes first regular meeting

Dec 30 Law and Order Committee receive reports, debate $1.4 million legislation for Adult Detention Program

Dec 28 Navajo Nation set to acquire rights to 500 megawatts of transmission lines

Dec 27 Nez-Lizer demand reprimand for Hobbs News-Sun sports editor for discriminatory comment

Dec 24 Nez-Lizer commend the reauthorization of the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs

Dec 24 Holiday message from Speaker Damon and the 24th Navajo Nation Council

Dec 23 State Task Force meets on Utah State Legislative Priorities, forwards to Naabik’íyáti’ Committee

Dec 23 Alternative Worksites Scheduled for ONNSFA Tuba City and Shiprock Agency Staff on Christmas Eve

Dec 20 Navajo Nation finalizes MOU with PNM for $500,000 scholarship commitment

Dec 20 Neomi Gilmore confirmed as district court judge by 24th Navajo Nation Council

Dec 19 24th Navajo Nation Council pass veto override legislation at December Special Session

Dec 19 Naabik’íyáti’ Committee passes legislation for $1.9 million from UUFB for 2020 transmission charge

Dec 19 Navajo Nation celebrates the season of giving with turkey and ham distributions to veterans and families

Dec 19 New Navajo Nation Board of Education members take oath of office

Dec 18 First Lady and Second Lady highlight the importance of family at the “Strengthening Families” conference

Dec 18 Naabik’íyáti’ Committee regular meeting debate on 638 designation, veto override legislation

Dec 17 Navajo leaders welcome N.M. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to the Navajo Nation

Dec 17 Navajo Nation Department of Information Technology combats virus threats

Dec 17 NBOES discuss budget, unmet needs for special elections during regular meeting

Dec 16 Navajo Nation and the Bureau of Reclamation sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen long-term partnership

Dec 15 President Nez signs master lease for Birdsprings elderly group home

Dec 10 Ethics and Rules Office report no complaints filed against any members of the 24th Navajo Nation Council

Dec 10 Budget and Finance Committee receive reports, take action on legislation

Dec 05 Navajo Technical University starts Navajo Language Translation Program in preparation for the 2020 Elections

Dec 05 Announcing the inaugural Navajo Nation Council Chamber Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Dec 04 Law and Order Committee begins performance evaluation for Probationary Judge Honorable Tina Tsinigine

Dec 04 Navajo Nation honors the life of Korean War veteran and retired Navajo Police Officer Oliver Leo Kirk, Sr.

Dec 03 Navajo Nation and University of Arizona sign MOA to create the Navajo Law Fellowship Program

Dec 02 Nez-Lizer Administration continues commitment to meeting with Navajo Utah Chapters

Dec 02 Flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Korean War veteran and retired Navajo Police Officer Oliver Kirk

Nov 28 Wishing the Navajo Nation a safe, joyful Thanksgiving and Family Day

Nov 26 Delegate Crotty, Missing & Murdered Diné Relatives working group demand accountability from Offi ce of the President and Vice President

Nov 26 Vice President Lizer joins President Trump for signing of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons executive order

Nov 25 HEHSC confirms four appointments to Navajo Nation Board of Education

Nov 22 HEHSC convenes to discuss apportionment for Navajo school boards

Nov 21 Navajo Nation thanks pilot Adriel Heisey for 24 years

Nov 21 Nez-Lizer recognize “Navajo Nation Commercial Tobacco-Free Day”

Nov 20 Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe working together to improve Hopi Route 60

Nov 19 James D. Zwierlein becomes the official Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration

Nov 18 Speaker Damon, Navajo Government Development meet with Anishinabek Nation delegation

Nov 18 President Nez signs long-awaited master agriculture lease for NAPI

Nov 15 Nez-Lizer Administration completes earthen dam repairs in the Former Bennett Freeze Area

Nov 14 President Nez and Vice President Lizer declares Navajo Nation Day of Prayer

Nov 14 Navajo Nation and IHS recognize World Diabetes Day with “War on Diabetes” proclamation

Nov 13 Members of 24th Navajo Nation Council appointed to Tribal-Interior Budget Council committees

Nov 13 Burnt Corn residents celebrate new multipurpose building for community members

Nov 13 24th Navajo Nation Council meets with Navajo Transitional Energy Company

Nov 13 Navajo Nation secures several key Tribal Interior Budget Council positions

Nov 12 Nez-Lizer exercise termination provisions of NTEC indemnity agreements

Nov 11 Navajo Nation invests $19 million in nitrile glove manufacturing facility

Nov 11 Navajo Nation pays tribute to Diné Warriors on Veterans Day

Nov 11 Veterans Day Message from the 24th Navajo Nation Council

Nov 10 Tonalea residents to receive long-awaited chapter facility

Nov 08 Delegates Daniels, Tso Receive Utah State Reports

Nov 08 First Lady Phefelia Nez attends first New Mexico Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force meeting

Nov 08 New Mexico Military Institute honors Navajo Nation flag

Nov 08 Navajo Nation honors the life of Navajo Police Sergeant Lamar Martin

Nov 08 Nez-Lizer commend the defeat of Proposition 10 by Utah voters

Nov 07 Navajo Nation EPA continues to address illegal trash dumping

Nov 04 Dr. Tommy Lewis, Jr., Navajo Nation Superintendent of Schools Announces Resignation, Retirement Plans

Nov 04 Nez-Lizer offer condolences to the family and colleagues of Navajo Police Sergeant Lamar Martin

Nov 01 President Nez congratulates Navajo Nation Police Academy Class 54

Nov 01 Navajo Nation Department for Self Reliance Returns to Greasewood Springs, Arizona

Oct 31 Vice President Myron Lizer discusses investment opportunities with Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee

Oct 30 Bill to protect Chaco Canyon advances through the House

Oct 30 Navajo Leaders Witness Keel Laying of USNS Navajo

Oct 30 Navy officially names new class of ships in honor of the Navajo people

Oct 24 24th Navajo Nation Council Acts on 19 Legislations at Fall Session

Oct 22 CHIEF JUSTICE PROVIDES REPORT AT NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL FALL SESSION

Oct 21 President Nez declares Navajo Nation Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 17 Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission will be hosting public hearings to assess the mistreatment of Navajo and Native American students

Oct 15 Delegate Crotty Presents at Violence Against Women Act Conference

Oct 10 Carl Roessel Slater Elected, Takes Navajo Nation Council Delegate Oath

Oct 09 Media Advisory: Council Delegate to take Oath Thursday

Oct 07 Children, Residents Receive Pumpkin Donations

Oct 07 First Lady Phefelia Nez appointed to New Mexico’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force

Oct 07 President Nez testifies before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs in support of radiation exposure victims

Oct 07 President Nez and Division Directors meet with Navajo Utah Chapters

Oct 02 Navajo uranium mine workers share personal stories of hardship caused by uranium development

Oct 01 Navajo Nation President calls on Congress to enact a Native American Voting Rights Act

Sep 30 House Natural Resources Chairman Raúl M. Grijalva to hold public forum for Navajo uranium miners in Window Rock

Sep 30 Candlelight Vigil Held for Victims of Murder

Sep 30 Fall 2019 Navajo Nation Council Session Begins October 21

Sep 30 Congressman Grijalva to Host Navajo Uranium Miners Forum Wednesday

Sep 27 Speaker, HRC Push Indigenous Voter Rights

Sep 27 Crownpoint community reaches another milestone with the groundbreaking of the new hotel and conference center

Sep 25 Vice President Lizer highlights renewable energy initiatives during the White House Tribal Leader Roundtable on Energy in Indian Country

Sep 25 Navajo Nation Department for Self Reliance Office Closure at Greasewood, Arizona

Sep 25 RDC Plans Coordination, Leadership Work Sessions

Sep 25 Greasewood Springs Community School to receive new school facilities with signing of federal agreement by President Nez

Sep 25 ONNSFA’s Online Application for the 2020 Winter/Spring Term Opens

Sep 25 2019 District 11 Special Election Results

Sep 20 Navajo Nation’s renewable energy future takes big step forward with completion of Kayenta Solar II generation facility

Sep 19 Nez-Lizer authorizes open enrollment for Navajo Non-Emergency Medical Transportation providers

Sep 18 President Nez offers support for the family of missing 94-year-old Dennis Hardy, Sr.

Sep 17 Navy Reserve and 32-year law enforcement veteran sworn-in as the new director of Criminal Investigations

Sep 17 President Nez reports on energy development initiatives to the Resources and Development Committee

Sep 13 Navajo Nation FY 2020 Comprehensive Budget signed into law

Sep 13 Commission on Navajo Government Development to Hold Regular Meeting in Cow Springs

Sep 13 Vice President Lizer advocates for Navajo children and families at the 2019 First Things First Tribal Consultation

Sep 12 President Nez advocates for the Navajo people on Capitol Hill

Sep 11 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Evaluation of Performance for Probationary Judge

Sep 11 Climate Change Adaptation Plan Adopted by Navajo Nation Council

Sep 10 SEEKING NOMINEE TO GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Sep 10 Navajo Nation recognizes Suicide Prevention Week

Sep 10 Nez-Lizer moving forward with the development of housing manufacturing facilities

Sep 10 Application deadline extended for the position of Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration

Sep 06 Navajo Nation Council Approves Full Funding for Chapter Stipends

Sep 06 Council Establishes Diné Bizaad Subcommittee

Sep 05 Council Votes to Support US Senate Bill 788 "Equality Act"

Sep 05 Council Accepts Parade Candy Legal Opinion

Sep 03 Nez-Lizer commend passage of FY2020 Comprehensive Budget

Sep 03 Navajo Nation Council Approves Fiscal Year 2020 Comprehensive Budget

Aug 30 Nez-Lizer Administration supports efforts of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition

Aug 30 Nez-Lizer Administration welcomes U.S. Representative Gregory Stanton to the Navajo Nation

Aug 29 Navajo Nation FY 2020 Comprehensive Budget Approved by B&F, Naabik’íyáti’ Committees

Aug 29 Navajo Nation leaders discuss impact aid funds for Native American students in New Mexico

Aug 29 Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise presents $120,720 contribution for the 73rd Annual Navajo Nation Fair

Aug 27 President Nez speaks in support of public safety initiatives at the inaugural 2019 Indian Country Public Safety Summit

Aug 27 Navajo Nation Council Speaker Recognizes Wells Fargo Settlement Team

Aug 27 Nez-Lizer welcome U.S. Attorneys to the Navajo Nation

Aug 27 Delegate Newton Delivers Recommendations to Federal Public Safety Programs

Aug 26 Public Input Sought for Navajo Nation Business Court Proposal

Aug 23 Navajo Nation to seek prosecution for illegal trash dumping

Aug 22 Nez-Lizer seek partnerships to build homes and provide carpentry training on the Navajo Nation

Aug 22 Violence Against Women Act Testimony Delivered by Delegate Charlaine Tso

Aug 22 Navajo Nation settles lawsuit against Wells Fargo Bank

Aug 21 Vice President Lizer advocates for CHR’s, IHS facilities, and uranium exposure studies at the U.S. Health and Human Services Tribal consultation

Aug 20 RDC Hears Agriculture, Vending, Grazing Issues at Cameron Special Meeting

Aug 19 Little Colorado River Gorge Navajo Tribal Park improvements support “Buy Navajo, Buy Local” initiative

Aug 19 Flo Rida, Candlebox, Gin Blossoms, and more to headline the 73rd Annual Navajo Nation Fair Concert Series

Aug 16 U.S. Representative Tom O’Halleran Delivers Report from Congress to Council Delegates

Aug 16 Nez-Lizer Administration welcomes Congressman Tom O’Halleran to the Navajo Nation

Aug 15 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Study Committee Bill Signed by AZ Governor Ducey

Aug 15 President Nez and Council Delegate Edmund Yazzie celebrate the opening of St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School gymnasium and learning center

Aug 15 Navajo Nation recognizes “Navajo Head Start Day”

Aug 14 Navajo Nation pays tribute to Diné warriors on Navajo Code Talker Day

Aug 14 Navajo Nation leaders take strong stance in support of Navajo workers

Aug 13 Applicants sought for the position of Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration

Aug 12 Nez-Lizer pay tribute to former long-time White Mountain Apache Tribal Chairman Ronnie Lupe

Aug 12 Nez-Lizer request public support for $50 million investment in scholarships

Aug 12 Navajo Nation proclaims “Navajo Nation Code Talkers Week”

Navajo Nation Code Talkers Week Proclamation

Aug 11 Navajo Nation and City of Albuquerque Sign Historic Human Rights Memorandum of Understanding

Aug 11 Navajo Route 12 road improvements set to begin in Tsaile/Wheatfields with contract signing by the Nez-Lizer

Aug 09 Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rules in favor of the Navajo Nation in ICWA case

Aug 09 Nez-Lizer congratulate SMA Native American STEM Scholarship Award recipients

Aug 09 Solid waste disposal proposal aims to address illegal trashing dumping and to promote recycling on the Navajo Nation

Aug 08 RDC Holds Many Farms Farming and Irrigation Project Field Meeting

Aug 08 Navajo Nation Attorney General announces new Chapter Unit under the Department of Justice

Aug 07 Milton Bluehouse, Jr. appointed to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff for the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President

Aug 06 Nez-Lizer join U.S. Senator Heinrich and New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham in promoting renewable energy initiatives

Aug 05 Navajo Nation and City of Albuquerque to Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Race Relations, Treatment of Navajo Citizens

Aug 02 President Nez discusses progress of solar energy project with Navajo Hopi Land Commission members

Aug 01 Nez-Lizer Administration congratulates Navajo recipients of the 2019 NTEC Scholarship award

Aug 01 President Nez and IHS officials visit potential sites for new hospital facility

Aug 01 Navajo Nation Department of Information Technology takes precautionary security measures

Jul 31 President Nez speaks in support of policy and regulation changes to expand broadband coverage for the Navajo Nation

Jul 30 Nez-Lizer approve Title II amendment to promote public participation in government

Jul 29 Nez-Lizer congratulate newly-appointed Navajo Area IHS Director Roselyn Tso

Jul 26 Vice President Lizer advocates for economic development

Jul 25 Nez-Lizer Administration works to advance renewable energy initiatives for the Navajo Nation

Jul 25 President Nez and Delegate Crotty encourage NHA employees to construct more homes to instill hope and resilience in Navajo communities

Jul 24 Navajo Nation First Lady Nez commends coal mining women of the Navajo Nation

Jul 24 Vice President Lizer chairs Medicaid policy meeting

Jul 24 Nez-Lizer Administration offers support and assistance for Museum Fire efforts

Jul 24 Navajo Police Department actively addressing public concerns over white vans that appear suspicious

Jul 23 Newly-appointed New Mexico State Senator Shannon Pinto takes office

Jul 23 Speaker Damon Encourages Progress and Positive Change at Navajo Housing Authority

Jul 22 Nez-Lizer Administration encourages Navajo public to enroll in Lifeline Phone and Internet Assistance Program

Jul 20 President Nez and Vice President Lizer congratulate 151 Chief Manuelito Scholarship recipients

Jul 18 Navajo Nation Council Congratulates Shannon Pinto For Appointment to District 3 NM Senate Seat

Jul 18 President Nez encourages summer youth employment students to believe in themselves and to never give up

Jul 18 Nez-Lizer congratulate Shannon Pinto on New Mexico State Senate appointment

Jul 17 Shiprock community breaks ground on new wellness center

Jul 17 Bill to protect Chaco Canyon advances through the House Natural Resources Committee

Jul 16 Nez-Lizer commend Congressman Ben Ray Luján for introducing bill to expand uranium exposure compensation

Jul 16 State of the Navajo Nation Address highlights strategic plan, budget priorities, and calls for large investment in scholarship funding

Jul 15 Let’s Journey Together: Navajo Nation Council Delegate Nelson S. BeGaye Resigns

Jul 15 President Nez and Vice President Lizer thank Honorable Nelson S. BeGaye for his service to the Navajo Nation

Jul 12 Nez-Lizer Administration welcomes Army General Wesley K. Clark to the Navajo Nation

Jul 12 Delegates Advocate before Utah State Leadership at Governor’s Native American Summit

Jul 11 Navajo leaders advocate for the Navajo Nation at the 14th Annual Utah Governor’s Native American Summit

Jul 11 President Nez highlights housing, mental health treatment, and Navajo Code Talkers museum initiatives at Navajo Nation Veterans Summit

Jul 08 Nez-Lizer welcome Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert to the Navajo Nation

Jul 08 President Nez kicks off the 9th Annual Running for a Stronger and Healthier Navajo Nation

Jul 07 President Nez delivers message of hope and resilience to “Tour de Sih Hasin” youth bike riders

Jul 05 Navajo Nation seeks to increase broadband accessibility

Jul 03 Council Mourns Passing of Char James,Champion of Healing and Prevention for Navajo Youth and Families

Jul 03 Navajo Nation issues fire safety warning for Fourth of July weekend

Jul 02 President Nez provides veterans update to the Health, Education, and Human Services Committee

Jul 02 Ts’ah Bii Kin summer youth employees construct walking/running trail with “junk food tax” dollars

Jul 02 Navajo Nation welcomes Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee

Jul 02 Nez-Lizer Administration reaffirms commitment to former uranium miners and downwinders to support RECA amendments

Jul 01 Arizona Treasurer Provides Intro, Update to Health, Education, Human Services Committee

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