Press Releases 2024 HomePress Releases 2024 May 2024 05/03/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council joins President Nygren in signing a resolution bringing water infrastructure to Kin Dah Lichii Chapter 05/02/2024 – Navajo Nation and federal law enforcement arrest alleged Cameron shooter 05/02/2024 – Reycita Billie honored by the U.S. Department of Justice for outstanding contributions to public safety April 2024 04/30/2024 – MMDR Task Force addresses the crisis of missing relatives 04/30/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council and President Nygren call on President Biden to halt uranium hauling on Navajo lands 04/26/2024 – Health, Education & Human Services Committee offers support for the Center for Native American Health’s grant proposal 04/26/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council’s Naa’bik’iyati’ Committee voices support to reform workplace sexual misconduct laws and policies 04/25/2024 – Council Delegate Eugenia Charles-Newton champions Navajo sovereignty at TriSec 2024 04/25/2024 – Law and Order Committee advocates for enhanced local governance and public safety initiatives 04/25/2024 – Nast’aji’ Nahata’ Hane Legislative Branch News – 2024 Spring Session 04/24/2024 – Navajo Nation mourns the passing of former Council Delegate Kellywood Harvey, Sr. 04/24/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council addresses disability initiatives with the Navajo Nation Advisory Council on Disabilities 04/19/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council confirms Michael Anderson as Director of the Division of Public Safety 04/18/2024 – Statement from Speaker Curley regarding allegations brought forth to the attention of the Navajo Nation Council 04/17/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council celebrates the strength of Dine’ women leadership 04/17/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council approves Sihasin Fund allocation for new Cameron Chapter House 04/16/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council approves extension for crop insurance 04/15/2024 – Council Delegate Lester Yazzie sworn in on the opening day of the 2024 Spring Session 04/15/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council hosts walk to bring awareness to Sexual Assault Awareness Month 04/14/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council to convene for 2024 Spring Council Session 04/12/2024 – Resources and Development Committee recognizes Aneva J. Yazzie for 13 years of exemplary service 04/05/2024 – Budget and Finance Committee calls for finalized Navajo Nation Capital Improvement Plan in preparation for FY2025 budget 04/05/2024 – HEHSC advocates for Dine’ educational sovereignty at DBOSBA Spring Conference 04/04/2024 – Law and Order Committee supports legislation to amend rules of order for Standing Committees to promote efficiency March 2024 03/29/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council recognizes National Vietnam War Veterans Day 03/28/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council celebrates completion of Navajo Route 71 in Birdsprings Community 03/28/2024 – Law and Order Committee addresses critcal issues impacting the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch and Division of Public Safety 03/28/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council votes to extend the Navajo Nation’s Fiscal Recovery Fund obligation deadline for central support and regulatory services 03/26/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council approves $985,485 in UUFB funds for the 2024 Navajo Nation elections 03/25/2024 – Navajo Nation Council to hold special session on March 26 03/25/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council advocates at Tribal Interior Budget Council meeting 03/22/2024 – Chair of Law and Order Committee advocates for equal treatment of Tribal Public Safety programs in Senate Committee hearing 03/22/2024 – Navajo Nation and Kyrgyz Republic embark on cultural exchange to forge deeper ties 03/20/2024 – Navajo Hopi Land Commission advocates for appointment of ONHIR Commissioner to support displaced families 03/19/2024 – JOINT PRESS RELEASE: Naat’aanii Development Corporation’s Board removed after failing to provide financial updates to Navajo leadership, shareholders seek new board members 03/11/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council votes to change the Navajo Nation’s 2024 primary election date to July 30th 03/11/2024 – Law and Order Committee addresses Public Safety and Judicial Concerns 03/11/2024 – Budget and Finance Committee approves amendment to Greasewood Springs Sihasin Project Plan adding a building renovation project 03/11/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council celebrates groundbreaking for Oak Springs Chapter House Kitchen Addition and Renovation Project February 2024 02/29/2024 – Law & Order Committee addresses community safety concerns at Whitehorse High School Public Hearing 02/29/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council continues advocacy for Environmental Impact Study funding for Navajo Mountain road project 02/28/2024 – JOINT PRESS RELEASE: Navajo Nation releases summary of comprehensive Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement 02/23/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council pays tribute to the life of former Sawmill Chapter Vice President Harold Morgan 02/23/2024 – Naa’bik’iyati’ Committee approves testimony advocating for equity regarding the 2024 Tribal Victims Set-Aside Formula Grant Program 02/20/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council meets with Congressman Joseph Morelle in support of the Native American Voting Rights Act 02/20/2024 – Resources & Development Committee approves historic Navajo Nation Burial and Cemetary Regulations 02/15/2024 – Speaker Curley offers support for AHCCCS reforms to address fraudulent sober living homes 02/15/2024 – Lester Yazzie sworn in as District 6 interim Council Delegate 02/09/2024 – $13.5 million crop insurance funding presented to the Navajo Nation 02/08/2024 – Resources & Development Committee honor Melvin Yazzie for his service to Navajo Nation Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Department 02/08/2024 – Speaker Curley speaks in favor of RECA expansion and reauthorization with U.S. Senator Hawley 02/05/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council advocate for Navajo priority issues with New Mexico Governor, legislators, and agencies 02/01/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council applauds signing of $6 million emergency relief resolution to mitigate impacts of winter weather 02/01/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council passes resolution support the proposed New Mexico Indian Education Trust Fund and calling for equity in the makeup of the funding task force January 2024 01/30/2024 – Nast’aji’ Nahata’ Hane Legislative Branch News – 2024 Winter Session 01/30/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council confirms appointment of Sean McCabe as Navajo Nation Controller 01/26/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council advocates to Utah State legislators for Navajo Mountain road funds and traditional medicine Medicaid reimbursement 01/23/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council approves nearly $6 million in emergency relief funding to mitigate impacts of winter weather 01/23/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council approves $500,000 to assist with the construction of a new higher education facility 01/23/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council overrides Presidential veto to allow Navajo public to participate in chapter meetings virtually 01/22/2024 – Speaker Curley pushes water rights, state legislative priorities, and ARPA in Winter Session report 01/22/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council to convene for Winter Council Session 01/18/2024 – Council Delegate Seth Damon announces Council resignation to serve as the New Mexico Deputy Secretary of Indian Affairs 01/15/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council pushes Navajo Nation priorities to Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and legislators 01/12/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council members speak in support of road funding, traditional healing services, and voting rights measures with Utah State lawmakers 01/11/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council addresses fraudulent sober living homes and MMIW issues with Arizona Attorney General 01/03/2024 – 25th Navajo Nation Council pays homage to the life of U.S. Army veteran Benjamin H. 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