Navajo Nation

Jul 29 Navajo Nation Council includes water, power line, broadband, hardship assistance and more in latest Legislation No. 0144-20 coronavirus response bill

Jul 28 6,585 recoveries, 15 new cases, and five more deaths related to COVID-19

Jul 28 President Nez to present $652 million CARES Act funding proposal to the 24th Navajo Nation Council

Jul 27 6,554 recoveries, 21 new cases, and two more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as Navajo Nation reaches 32 consecutive days with less than 100 cases

Jul 26 6,547 recoveries, 54 new cases, and five more death related to COVID-19 reported

Jul 25 6,525 recoveries, 69 new cases, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 reported as Navajo Nation reaches 30 consecutive days with less than 100 cases

Jul 24 6,503 recoveries, 34 new cases, and two more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as Navajo Nation’s 57-hour weekend lockdown begins

Jul 23 JUDICIAL BRANCH TO PHASE IN RETURN TO FULL CAPACITY

Jul 23 6,481 recoveries, 50 new cases, and one more death related to COVID-19 reported

Jul 22 CHIEF JUSTICE JAYNE DELIVERS QUARTERLY REPORT TO COUNCIL

Jul 22 Navajo Nation extends emergency declaration and government closure to August 16th due to rise in COVID-19 cases in nearby towns and cities

Jul 21 6,437 recoveries, 22 new cases, and three more deaths related to COVID-19 reported

Jul 21 The Navajo people have the right to vote in the primary election

Jul 20 6,369 recoveries, 24 new cases, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 reported

Jul 20 Speaker Seth Damon's Quarterly Report to the 24th Navajo Nation Council 2020 Summer Session

Jul 19 State of the Navajo Nation Address (2020 Summer Navajo Nation Council Session)

Jul 19 6,360 recoveries, 25 new cases, and seven more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as Navajo Nation reaches 24 consecutive days with less than 100 cases

Jul 18 6,345 recoveries, 32 new cases, and three more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as 57-hour weekend lockdown continues

Jul 17 6,240 recoveries, 50 new cases, and five more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as 57-hour weekend curfew takes effect

Jul 17 Navajo Nation and Indian Health Service move forward with water points and safe water storage projects using CARES Act funds

Jul 17 Navajo Nation Firefighters receive new fleet of fire trucks

Jul 16 6,213 recoveries, 79 new cases, and two more deaths related to COVID-19 reported

Jul 16 Family Dollar withdrew liquor license application

Jul 16 Health, Education, and Human Services Committee hears Navajo Nation Testing Coordination Team report on COVID-19 testing strategies and gating measures

Jul 15 6,184 recoveries, 80 new cases, and four more deaths related to COVID-19 reported

Jul 15 Nez-Lizer request the Navajo people to urge Council members to honor the votes of the Navajo people by voting down Legislation No. 0153-20

Jul 15 Nez-Lizer push for ballot measure to amend Navajo law to state that “all powers originate from the Navajo people”

Jul 14 Diné Development Corporation contributes $400,000 dividend payment to the Navajo Nation

Jul 14 6,163 recoveries, 47 new cases, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 reported

Jul 14 Nez-Lizer applaud Family Dollar’s withdrawal of liquor license applications for St. Michaels and Tuba City

Jul 14 Three Department for Self Reliance Office Closures for the Week of July 13, 2020

Jul 13 5,866 recoveries, 56 new cases, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 reported as leaders urge Navajo residents to continue wearing masks

Jul 13 THE COMMISSION ON NAVAJO GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTS LEGISLATION NO. 0153-2

Jul 13 STATEMENT ON WASHINGTON “REDSKINS” TEAM NAME AND LOGO RETIREMENT

Jul 12 5,856 recoveries, 45 new cases, five more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as Navajo Nation continues to flatten the curve

Jul 12 Nez-Lizer approve resolutions canceling fairs, opposing Family Dollar liquor license applications, allocating Navajo-Hopi legal services funds, and more

Jul 12 5,835 recoveries, 44 new cases, no new deaths related to COVID-19 reported for the Navajo Nation

Jul 10 5,781 recoveries, 56 new cases, and 10 more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as 57-weekend lockdown takes effect

Jul 10 Resources and Development Committee continues discussion of drought and feral horse responses on Navajo Nation

Jul 09 5,731 recoveries, 61 new cases, and four more deaths related to COVID-19 reported

Jul 08 5,693 recoveries, 40 new cases, and three more deaths related to COVID-19 reported

Jul 07 5,650 recoveries, 27 new cases, and one more death related to COVID-19 reported

Jul 06 5,604 recoveries, 74 new cases, and no recent deaths reported as Department of Health re-issues stay-at-home order

Jul 05 Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez line-item vetoes $73 million in coronavirus relief expenditures

Jul 05 Nez-Lizer approve CARES Act funds for special duty pay and PPE for frontline workers, disinfecting government facilities, and more

Jul 05 5,581 recoveries, 38 new cases, and one more death reported as Nez-Lizer thank first responders for their hard work

Jul 05 5,543 recoveries, 71 new cases, and two more deaths reported as Navajo Nation continues to test residents aggressively

Jul 03 5,527 recoveries, 64 new cases, and four more deaths reported as 57-hour weekend lockdown set to take effect

Jul 02 5,480 recoveries, 56 new cases, two more deaths reported as law enforcement and New Mexico National Guard prepare to enforce 57-hour weekend lockdown

Jul 02 Human Rights Commmission completes second teleconference meeting.

Jul 02 Navajo Nation issues fire safety warning during lockdown hours for Fourth of July weekend

Jul 01 5,455 recoveries, 64 new cases, five more death reported as Nez-Lizer leads “Operation First of the Month” to help protect elders from COVID-19

Jul 01 Navajo Department of Health Health Advisory Notice (HAN) Smoke Advisory—Avoid Breathing Wildfire Smoke

Jun 30 5,218 recoveries, 17 new cases, one more death reported as Navajo Nation extends emergency declaration, government closure, and weekend lockdowns

Jun 29 Navajo Nation on motion to dismiss Yazzie-Martinez case: “New Mexico must do right by our children.”

Jun 29 5,095 recoveries, 63 new cases, no new deaths related to COVID-19 reported

Jun 29 Nez-Lizer applaud New Mexico court’s ruling denying the state’s request to dismiss the Yazzie/Martinez v. State of New Mexico lawsuit

Jun 28 Delegate Kee Allen Begay Jr., NTUA Low Mountain Chapter celebrate cell on wheels unit going on air

Jun 28 Health, Education, and Human Services Committee continues addressing family and domestic violence shelter payment issues

Jun 28 Wood Springs Two wildfire grows to over 300 acres as residents begin to evacuate and road closures take effect

Jun 28 5,082 recoveries, 55 new cases, one more death related to COVID-19 reported as Navajo Nation’s travel advisory remains in effect

Jun 28 Navajo Epidemiology Center delivers COVID-19 situational report to Health, Education, and Human Services Committee

Jun 28 Navajo Nation receives total $714,189,631.47 in federal CARES Act funding

Jun 27 5,068 recoveries, 94 new cases, 12 more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as 57-hour weekend lockdown remains in effect

Jun 26 5,059 recoveries, 42 new cases, two more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as 57-hour weekend lockdown takes effect

Jun 25 Passage of the Navajo Nation CARES Act legislation is a victory for the Navajo People

Jun 25 3,859 recoveries, 121 new cases, one new death related to COVID-19 reported as health care officials push for COVID-19 patients to report to isolation sites

Jun 25 Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Navajo Police Officer and Criminal Investigator Esther Charley

Jun 24 Navajo Nation Council approves coronavirus $93 million immediate expenditure response package

Jun 24 Delegates receive Department of Agriculture updates on Navajo Nation horse programs

Jun 24 Navajo Nation files lawsuit against the U.S. EPA over the Clean Water Act

Jun 24 3,802 recoveries, 69 new cases, and 11 more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as health care experts warn against consuming hand sanitizer

Jun 24 96 Navajo families to receive electricity with $6.2 million Indian Community Development Block Grant award

Jun 24 Nez-Lizer oppose the State of New Mexico’s motion to dismiss the Yazzie and Martinez v. State of New Mexico lawsuit

Jun 24 Council Delegate Kee Allen Begay, Jr. extends appreciation to Choice NTUA Wireless for Low Mountain cellular service set to go live Friday

Jun 23 Navajo Nation Council approves $41 million hazard pay, PPE, facility safety immediate expenditures

Jun 23 Speaker Seth Damon signs Navajo Nation Diné Pride Week Proclamation to recognize equality progress

Jun 23 COVID-19 related cases continue to decrease as Navajo Nation’s daily curfew and requirement to wear face mask remains in effect

Jun 23 Nez-Lizer strongly oppose Family Dollar’s liquor license application to sell alcohol in the community of St. Michaels

Jun 23 Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Navajo Police Officer Michael Lee

Jun 23 Navajo Nation Council grieves fallen Navajo Nation Police Officer Michael Lee

Jun 23 Family Dollar in St. Michaels, AZ applied for liquor license

Jun 23 President Nez and Vice President Lizer Applaud DC District Court Ruling on CARES Act Funding

Jun 23 Naabik’íyáti’ Committee receives Division of Community Development CARES Act report at work session

Jun 23 Kin Dah Lichíí’ community served with sixth regional food distribution with St. Mary’s, Council Delegate Vince James’ help

Jun 23 Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty urges Navajo Nation to observe Elder Abuse Awareness Day in June

Jun 23 Health, Education, and Human Services Committee receives DSS domestic violence shelter, burial assistance reports

Jun 22 3,716 recoveries, 55 new cases, no new deaths related to COVID-19 reported as Navajo Nation’s daily curfew remains in effect

Jun 21 3,603 new recoveries, 27 new cases, and one new death related to COVID-19 reported

Jun 20 Media Advisory: Proclamation signing for 2020 Diné Pride Week Monday

Jun 20 3,470 recoveries, 69 new cases, four more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as Nez-Lizer deliveries to all 110 Navajo communities

Jun 19 3,462 new recoveries, 62 new cases, and six more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as the 57-hour weekend lockdown takes effect

Jun 19 Nez-Lizer offer condolences to the family and colleagues of Navajo Police Officer Michael Lee

Jun 18 3,414 new recoveries, 85 new cases, and two more deaths related to COVID-19 reported

Jun 17 While more than 3,300 residents have recovered from COVID, new cases and new deaths spark Nation leaders to urge residents “Don’t Back Down”

Jun 16 3,277 recoveries, 39 new cases of COVID-19, and eight more deaths reported as Navajo Nation issues two 57-hour weekend lockdowns

Jun 15 22 new cases, 3,207 recoveries, and no new deaths related to COVID-19 reported as daily curfew is still in effect

Jun 14 3,158 recoveries, 57 new cases, and three more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as leaders urge Navajo residents to keep guard up

Jun 13 3,131 recoveries, 84 new cases, and five more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as leaders urge Navajo residents to keep guard up

Jun 12 3,094 new recoveries, 92 new cases, and five more deaths related to COVID-19 reported

Jun 12 Navajo Nation leaders urge federal government to honor Native Americans with renaming of military bases

Jun 11 3,063 recoveries, 103 new cases, and six more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as 962 families receive food, water, and supplies

Jun 10 2,997 recoveries, 125 new cases, and seven more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as nearly half of all positive cases have recovered

Jun 10 Navajo Nation 2020 Census to restart field operations Thursday

Jun 10 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM WINDOW ROCK JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Jun 09 Budget & Finance Committee issues two amendments to Legislation No. 0116-20 before advancing

Jun 09 2,872 recoveries, 40 new cases, and eight more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as 765 families receive food and other supplies

Jun 08 2,814 recoveries, 90 new cases, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 reported as 602 families receive food and other supplies

Jun 08 Fair and rodeo cancellation legislation advanced with RDC approval

Jun 08 Resources & Development Committee authorizes tribal access regulations without BIA approval for Navajo enterprises

Jun 07 2,727 recoveries, 102 new cases, and three more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as Nation’s leaders caution Navajo citizens

Jun 06 2,686 recoveries, 110 new cases, and five more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as Arizona sees rise in new cases

Jun 05 2,576 recoveries, 78 new cases, and five more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as new Public Health Order permits “drive-in” gatherings with restrictions

Jun 05 Nez-Lizer to host virtual commencement ceremony to honor and congratulate all graduates

Jun 04 Navajo Nation Council expresses gratitude and support for Navajo-Utah Water Rights Settlement Act passed by US Senate

Jun 04 2,174 recoveries, 69 new cases, and five more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as 731 families receive food and supplies

Jun 04 Navajo Nation plays vital role in new Native American Rights Fund report

Jun 04 Navajo Nation commends the U.S. Senate’s approval of the Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act

Jun 03 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM DZIL YIJIIN JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Jun 03 Navajo Nation extends government closure as 2,029 COVID-19 recoveries, 128 new cases, and seven more deaths are reported

Jun 02 54 new cases of COVID-19, four more deaths and 1,960 recoveries reported

Jun 02 Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission seeking public help on finding Navajo Elder and witness of the Home Depot incident

Jun 01 131 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths and 1,920 recoveries reported

Jun 01 Nez-Lizer’s expenditure plan confronts the COVID-19 pandemic and addresses needed relief for Navajo families, workers, and businesses

May 31 1,840 recoveries, 98 new cases of COVID-19, and five more deaths reported as “Operation First of the Month” set to take effect

May 31 Navajo Nation CARES Fund Act veto issued by President Jonathan Nez

May 30 1,814 recoveries, 105 new cases of COVID-19, and 10 more deaths reported

May 29 1,796 recoveries, 101 new cases, and more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as 964 families receive food and supplies

May 29 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM KAYENTA JUDICIAL DISTRICT

May 29 Delegate Crotty advocates for Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives during White House Task Force listening session

May 28 1,745 recoveries, 100 new cases, and eight more deaths related to COVID-19 reported as 57-hour weekend lockdown nears

May 27 1,620 recoveries, 102 new cases of COVID-19, and one more death reported as Navajo Nation issues another 57-hour weekend lockdown

May 27 Council Delegate Pernell Halona honors Tohatchi Health Care Center front line workers

May 27 Navajo Nation Council urges President Nez to sign Navajo Nation CARES Fund Act into law

May 27 Navajo Nation clean water infrastructure needs exceed $700 million

May 26 Franklin Graham visits the Navajo Nation to offer support for COVID-19 response efforts

May 26 DILKON DISTRICT COURT RESUMING ESSENTIAL SERVICES

May 26 48 new cases of COVID-19, one more death, and 1,585 recoveries reported

May 26 DILKON DISTRICT COURT RESUMING ESSENTIAL SERVICES

May 26 New COVID-19 surge projections show the effectiveness of Public Health Emergency Orders and weekend lockdowns

May 26 Alternative Care and Isolation Sites help to slow the spread of COVID-19 across the Navajo Nation

May 25 105 new cases of COVID-19, one more death, and 1,491 recoveries reported

May 25 Navajo Nation honors fallen warriors with wreath laying ceremony and food distribution on Memorial Day

May 25 Remembering all who lost their life in service to our country and the Navajo People

May 24 56 new cases of COVID-19, three more deaths, and 1,400 recoveries reported as 57-hour weekend lockdown remains in effect

May 24 Nez-Lizer to host Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony and Navajo veteran’s food distribution

May 23 104 new cases of COVID-19, four more deaths, and 1,397 recoveries reported as 57-hour weekend lockdown remains in effect

May 23 President Nez advocates for CARES Act funding extension and reaffirms opposition to reopening of Grand Canyon with Secretary of the Interior

May 22 95 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths, and 1,235 recoveries reported as 57-hour weekend lockdown set to take effect

May 22 Navajo Nation Council receives DOJ and Legislative Counsel guidance on allowable coronavirus relief funding costs

May 21 181 new cases of COVID-19, one more death and 1,195 recoveries reported as Navajo Nation prepares for another 57-hour weekend lockdown

May 20 100 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths and 1,026 recoveries reported

May 20 Navajo Nation Council Delegates urge President Nez to support supplemental appropriation to Navajo public safety

May 19 JUDICIAL BRANCH TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES

May 19 82 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths and 1,001 recoveries reported, 402 families receive food and supplies

May 18 69 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths and 928 recoveries reported

May 18 Nez-Lizer declare “Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Services Week”

May 18 Phoenix Indian Center contributes supplies for Navajo families

May 17 90 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths reported as Navajo Nation surpasses all states in testing

May 16 172 new cases of COVID-19, 13 more deaths, and 544 recoveries reported as Navajo Nation continues to test aggressively

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

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