Navajo Nation

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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