Press Releases Archive

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Year 2021

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MARCH 2021

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• 03/03/2021 -Public Service Announcement: Navajo Elections Administration announces special elections for chapters on 03/16/2021

• 03/03/2021 -Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee work session on 03/04/2021 at 9:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 03/02/2021 -Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of Honorable Lorene B. Ferguson, retired Supreme Court Associate Justice

   

FEBRUARY 2021

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• 02/26/2021 -Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 02/26/2021 at 1:00pm (Via Telecommunications)

• 02/25/2021 -Health, Education and Human Services Committee hears recommendations of former Miss Navajo Nation titleholders for plan of operation update

• 02/25/2021 -Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati'Committee regular meeting on 02/25/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 02/25/2021 -Delegates testify in support of HB 251 requiring NM Human Services follow sovereign Tribal will in IMCE contracts

• 02/25/2021 -Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 02/26/2021 at 1:00pm (Via Telecommunications)

• 02/24/2021 -Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati'Committee regular meeting on 02/25/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 02/22/2021 -Navajo leaders recognize appointment of Cordalis, Newland and others to Interior Department leadership team

• 02/18/2021 -Navajo Nation Council confirms Valinda Cook Shirley as new Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency executive director

• 02/17/2021 -Navajo Nation Council approves $4 million for 2021 summer youth employment programs

• 02/16/2021 -Reopening of Grand Canyon National Park, tribal parks, and local business reports heard by Resources and Development Committee

• 02/16/2021 -Public Safety shares $1.5 million of E-911 grant expended, pilot projects proceed in Budget and Finance Committee report

• 02/16/2021 -Navajo Nation receives Pasture, Rangeland, Forage insurance program payment from CKP Insurance

• 02/14/2021 -JOINT PRESS RELEASE - Navajo Nation will strengthen federal advocacy with investment in land and property near Capitol Hill

• 02/12/2021 -Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 02/12/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 02/11/2021 -Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 02/11/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 02/10/2021 -Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 02/12/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 02/10/2021 -Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 02/11/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 02/10/2021 -Navajo Nation Council congratulates newly-appointed Arizona Legislative District 7 Representative Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren

• 02/04/2021 -Navajo Nation Council recognizes retirees, new officials, organizations and others during 2021 Winter Session

• 02/03/2021 -Navajo Nation Council approves acquisition of 11 D Street, S.E. in Washington

• 02/02/2021 -Navajo Nation Council mourns former Navajo Nation President Albert Hale

   

JANUARY 2021

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• 01/31/2021 -Navajo leaders encourage equitable distribution of CARES Fund chapter distribution supplies

• 01/31/2021 -Navajo Nation Council mourns Harry Williams, Sr.

• 01/29/2021 -Navajo delegates express appreciation and support for HB2215 and HB2218 action in Arizona Legislature

• 01/27/2021 -Navajo Nation observes National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month

• 01/26/2021 -Speaker Seth Damon's Quarterly Report to the 24th Navajo Nation Council Winter Session

• 01/26/2021 -Seth Damon elected to second term as Speaker of the 24th Navajo Nation Council

• 01/25/2021 -Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council Winter Session on 01/25/2021 - 01/29/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 01/22/2021 -Navajo Nation Council winter session to commence January 25

• 01/22/2021 -Navajo Election Administration Public Service Announcement: 2ND Inauguration for Elected Officials

• 01/22/2021 -2020 Chapter Election 2ND Virtual Inauguration

• 01/22/2021 -Oath of Office for All Elected Positions: For 01/27/2021 Inauguration

• 01/2/2021 -Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 01/22/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 01/22/2021 -Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council Winter Session on 01/25/2021 - 01/29/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 01/21/2021 -Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 01/22/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 01/20/2021 -Navajo Nation Council congratulates President Biden and Vice President Harris on inauguration

• 01/19/2021 -Navajo Nation Council funds scholarships, encourages students to study hard as schools begin

• 01/19/2021 -Resources and Development Committee hears report on Navajo Nation burial policies and challenges

• 01/19/2021 -Navajo Nation Council approves Covid-19 chapter heavy equipment purchases and funding for emergency water projects

• 01/19/2021 -Navajo Board of Election Supervisors PSA: Vacant chapter positions open for candidate filing

• 01/15/2021 -Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 01/15/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 01/14/2021 -Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 01/14/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 01/13/2021 -Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 01/15/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 01/13/2021 -Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 01/14/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 01/12/2021 -Health, Education, and Human Services Committee to hold virtual public hearing for Miss Navajo Nation plan of operation update

• 01/12/2021 -Office of the Speaker addresses bonus pay claim in December 2020 Navajo Times article

• 01/12/2021 -Continuation of uranium and Radiation Exposure Compensation Act advocacy sought by Navajo Nation Council after line item vetoes

• 01/12/2021 -Controller shares Hardship Assistance payments set to begin January 18 in Budget and Finance Committee report

• 01/11/2021 -Military care packages making their way to deployed Navajo US Armed Forces members

• 01/11/2021 -Navajo Nation Indian Managed Care Entity discussions await OPVP and NM Governor involvement

• 01/07/2021 -Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 01/07/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)

• 01/06/2021 -Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 01/07/2021 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications)