Jan-Jun 2026 Press Releases

June 2026

06/19/2026 –Speaker Curley highlights Navajo voting rights at Navajo Voters Coalition Conference

06/19/2026 –Budget and Finance Committee continues investigatory hearing with testimony from Indigenous Design Studio + Architecture

06/18/2026 –Navajo Nation Council celebrates groundbreaking ceremony for new Cameron Chapter Building

06/17/2026 –HEHSC approves establishment of Navajo Aging Advisory Commission to strengthen services and advocacy for Navajo elders

06/17/2026 –Resources and Development Committee celebrates $5.5 million dividend from Navajo Transitional Energy Company

06/12/2026 –Naabik’íyáti’ Committee advances legislation on rights-of-way for energy development agreements

06/12/2026 –Oak Springs Chapter celebrates opening of new broadband tower

06/12/2026 –Controller McCabe provides testimony on housing contracts involving ZenniHome and Indigenous Design Studio + Architects

06/12/2026 –Naabik’íyáti’ Committee approves legislation designating the Navajo Nation as a “Purple Heart Navajo Nation”

06/12/2026 –Law and Order Committee hosts Many Farms public hearing to strengthen the Navajo Nation criminal code

06/10/2026 –Budget and Finance Committee hosts first public hearing on Fiscal Year 2027 Comprehensive Budget at San Juan Chapter

06/10/2026 –Commission on Emergency Management advances drought emergency declaration

06/10/2026 –2026 Declaration of Drought Emergency

06/08/2026 –President Nygren and Chief Legal Counsel Becker fail to appear for investigatory hearing

06/03/2026 –Budget and Finance Committee announces public hearings on Fiscal Year 2027 Comprehensive Budget

06/03/2026 –Law and Order Committee announces public hearings on the proposed Title 17 Amendments and additional locations

06/03/2026 –Council Delegate Jesus celebrates St. Michaels Indian School Class of 2026 at graduation ceremony

06/03/2026 –Dine’ veterans receive new homes

May 2026

05/27/2026 –Law and Order Committee hosts a public hearing for Title 17 at Utah Navajo Health Services

05/23/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council calls for Tribal stewardship and protection of Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument

05/19/2026 –Budget and Finance Committee approves legislation for investigatory hearing rules to examine housing contracts with Zenni Homes and Indigenous Design Studios

05/18/2026 –Naabik’íyáti’ Committee approves mutual aid agreement with San Juan County Sheriff’s Office to strengthen emergency response coordination

05/18/2026 –Naabik’íyáti’ Committee seeks to strengthen public safety coordination through intergovernmental agreement with Arizona DPS

05/18/2026 –Resources and Development Committee raises concerns during 2025 Navajo Nation Fair update

05/13/2026 –Speaker Curley advocates for the Navajo Nation at the New Mexico Tribal Leaders Summit

05/08/2026 –Navajo-Hopi Land Commission receives update on OHNIR transition efforts, relocation progress, and grazing permit discussions

05/08/2026 –Navajo Nation Council applauds signing of historic $120 million transportation infrastructure legislation

05/08/2026 –Statement from Speaker Crystalyne Curley

05/08/2026 –Law and Order Committee receives update on 105(l) lease progress for Navajo Nation public safety facilities

05/08/2026 –Budget and Finance Committee approves FY2027 Budget Instruction Manual, advances data-driven budgeting

05/07/2026 –MMDR Task Force highlights awareness, prevention, and action at MMDR symposium

05/07/2026 –To’Hajiilee community the start of construction of a new school building

05/06/2026 –Navajo Nation Council advocates for Dine’ students at the New Mexico Government-to-Government Indian Education Summit

05/06/2026 –Council celebrates ribbon cutting for new cell tower in Low Mountain

05/05/2026 –Resources and Development Committee confirms appointments to Navajo Nation Shopping Centers Board of Directors

April 2026

04/29/2026 –Law and Order Committee holds public hearing to Title 17 criminal code amendments

04/28/2026 –Council Delegate Parrish tours new Kayenta Water Treatment Facility 

04/28/2026 –Navajo Nation Council presses for answers related to the missing $26 Million during Controllers report 

04/23/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council approves legislation to fund Ramah Navajo Senior Citizens Center

04/23/2026 –Fort Defiance recognized as a Purple Heart Community, honoring Navajo veterans and their service​

04/23/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council approves legislation to restore Legislative Branch operations following line-item veto impacts

04/23/2026 –Council Delegates join Division of Children and Family Services for Child Abuse Awareness Walk

04/22/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council approves $120 Million for transportation infrastructure improvements

04/21/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council overrides presidential veto, clarifying administrative oversight of Navajo Nation Fiscal Recovery Fund projects

04/21/2026 –Resources and Development Committee reviews proposed amendments to Title 3 with Navajo Department of Agriculture and grazing officials

04/21/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council receives first historic report from Navajo Nation Youth Advisory Council during 2026 Spring Session

04/20/2026 –Speaker Curley highlights key legislative accomplishments in Spring Session report

04/20/2026 –Missing and Murdered Dine’ Relatives Task Force hosts Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Walk

04/17/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council applauds enactment of new Procurement Act

04/17/2026 –Budget and Finance Committee approves legislation to extend investigatory hearing on housing contracts

04/17/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council to convene 2026 Spring Session

04/16/2026 –Naabik’íyáti’ Committee advances Legislation 0234-25 to strengthen financial oversight and efficiency

04/16/2026 –Naabik’íyáti’ Committee advances override of presidential veto, clarifying administrative oversight of Navajo Nation Fiscal Recovery Fund projects

04/15/2026 –Resources & Development Committee concludes public hearings on proposed Title 26 amendments in Western and Northern Navajo Agencies

04/15/2026 –Budget and Finance Committee receives a report on the ongoing challenges with Capital Improvement Plan

04/15/2026 –Missing and Murdered Dine’ Relatives Task Force receives report from Yideeskàadi Hózhǫ́ǫ́jí Center on treatment services

04/14/2026 –Naabik’íyáti’ Committee hold work session to establish government minimum wage for employees

04/10/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council welcomes ASU Decision Theater to explore data-driven solutions for community and policy advancement

04/10/2026 –Law and Order Committee advances efforts to address provisions of 1992 Consent Decree

04/09/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council attends BEAD grant presentation by Arizona Commerce Authority

04/09/2026 –Speaker Curley delivers motivational address at Navajo Technical University’s ‘Wings of Purpose’ event

04/08/2026 –CORRECTION: Navajo Nation Youth Advisory Council hold inaugural meeting under Legislative Branch leadership

04/03/2026 –Navajo Nation signs Resolution CMA-20-26 into law advancing chapter-led emergency support

04/01/2026 –Navajo-Hopi Land Commission reviews grazing reissuance progress, trust fund balances, and land planning initiatives

04/01/2026 –Resources and Development Committee discusses Navajo Mine Plant Lease renewal

04/01/2026 –Budget and Finance Committee receives FY2027 Revenue Projection Report

March 2026

03/31/2026 –Resources and Development Committee approves conditional right-of-way for proposed pipeline project

03/31/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council honors Vietnam War Veterans Day

03/31/2026 –Resources and Development Committee meets with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on proposed Region 9 AUM remediation efforts

03/31/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council attends the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Route N12 improvement project

03/31/2026 –Law and Order Committee receives a report from the Navajo Fire Department and announces Title 17 public hearings

03/30/2026 –Missing and Murdered Dine’ Relatives Task Force hosts advanced Child Abduction Tabletop Exercise and Tribal Community Response Plan training sessions

03/27/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council honors NTUA Deputy General Manager Rex Kontz for 39 years of service

03/26/2026 –Navajo Nation takes action to formally oppose the SAVE America Act

03/24/2026 –Navajo veterans begin annual Honor Walk ahead of National Vietnam War Veterans Day

03/23/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council revises reapportionment plan for areas within Northern Agency

03/23/2026 –2026 Spring Diné Action Plan gathering reviews progress and charts path forward

03/20/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council approves legislation to provide emergency assistance to 110 chapters

03/19/2026 –Chinle Recovery Center opens to support community healing and sobriety efforts

03/18/2026 – Titus Nez takes oath of office to represent District 16 on the Navajo Nation Council

03/17/2026 –Navajo Nation Council supports broadband expansion with new Nazlini cellular tower

03/17/2026 –Titus Nez appointed to serve as a member of the 25th Navajo Nation Council

03/16/2026 –Naa’bik’iyati’ Committee approves legislation authorizing five-year injury prevention grant for Tsehootsooi Medical Center

03/13/2026 –CORRECTION Naabik’íyáti’ Committee approves $6 million from Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance for FY26 Chapter emergency assistance

03/12/2026 –Na’bik’iyati’ Committee confirms membership of Navajo Nation Youth Advisory Council

03/11/2026 –Tribal leaders present congressional testimony in support of the Northern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement

03/11/2026 –Health, Education and Human Services Committee receives report on water access assessment initiative

03/09/2026 –Navajo Hopi Land Commission received update from Washington Office on BIA transition and ONHIR responsibilities

03/07/2026 –Navajo Nation Council approves amended Rules of Order

03/06/2026 –Speaker Curley encourages unity and continued support for active-duty service members

03/06/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council approves emergency legislation to streamline NNFRF oversight and advance chapter infrastructure projects

03/05/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council advances 2025 Reapportionment Plan

03/05/2026 –Budget and Finance Committee advances legislation allocating $84 million from Sihasin Fund for transportation improvements

03/03/2026 –Resources and Development Committee approves amendments to Division of Economic Development Business Site Lease Plans

03/02/2026 –Naa’bik’iyati’ Committee advances legislation to reinstate Legislative Branch operating funds

03/02/2026 –Naa’bik’iyati’ Committee approves Navajo Nation comments on post-2026 Colorado River operations

February 2026

02/27/2026 –Naa’bik’iyati’ Committee supports confirmation of Sharlene Begay-Platero as Division Director for Economic Development

02/26/2026 –Delegate Johnson applauds Navajo Pine students’ innovation at science fair

02/26/2026 –Naabik’íyáti’ Committee affirms Navajo Nation’s position on federal education restructuring

02/26/2026 –Resources and Development Committee approves legislation allocating $84 million in Sihasin Funds for Navajo Transportation Improvement Project

02/26/2026 –Health, Education and Human Services Committee approves first amendment to Child Support Guidelines

02/25/2026 –Ganado Post Office reopens following coordinated community restoration effort

02/24/2026 –Resources and Development Committee approves 50-year lease renewal for Tuba City Unified School District

02/24/2026 –Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of former Navajo Nation Vice President Rex Lee Jim

02/24/2026 –Navajo-Hopi Land Commission and Bureau of Indian Affairs convene to address federal obligations under the Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act

02/20/2026 –Budget and Finance Committee approves restoring funding for Legislative Branch programs

02/19/2026 –Resources and Development Committee holds public hearing on proposed amendments to Title 26

02/19/2026 – RDC Vice Chair Johnson celebrates Multi-State BEAD awards for high-speed internet infrastructure

02/18/2026 – Tribal leaders present united voice in support of Northern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement

02/18/2026 – Delegate Vince R. James celebrates home key turnover with Ganado community members

02/18/2026 –Navajo Utah Commission advances weather station initiative to strengthen local climate data and grazing management

02/18/2026 –Naabik’iyati’ Committee advances 2025 Reapportionment Plan with amendments for equitable representation

02/13/2026 –Naa’bik’iyati’ Committee supports New Mexico House Bill 20 to recognize Native American designation on state-issued identification

02/13/2026 –Naa’bik’iyati’ Committee receives report on challenges to DayForce implementation

02/11/2026 –Resources and Development Committee provides notice regarding Navajo Nation livestock inspection requirements

02/09/2026 –Resources and Development Committee focuses on reclamation and community concerns with proposed Peabody renewal application

02/08/2026 –Council Delegates meet with New Mexico state legislators and department heads during 57th New Mexico Legislature 

02/06/2026 –Council meets with New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham on Navajo Nation priorities

02/02/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council approves Capital Development Financing Act to protect revenue replacement funds and oversight of Delegate Region projects

02/01/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council approves the Diné Higher Education Grant funding reauthorization

02/01/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council advances legislation asserting tribal position on Indian Health Service realignment

02/01/2026 –Council advances emergency legislation opposing U.S. Department of Education closure and calls for formal tribal consultation to be held on the Navajo Nation

02/01/2026 –Navajo Nation Council advances education governance reform through legislation reducing Board of Education membership

02/01/2026 –Council passes legislation addressing responsibilities of the Navajo Nation President and executive directors under Title 2 of the Navajo Nation Code

January 2026

01/29/2026 –Navajo Nation calls on U.S. Department of Homeland Security to recognize Navajo Nation–issued identification and orders the expansion of vital records services for Navajo citizens

01/29/2026 –Council approves supplemental funding for Department of Diné Education funding from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance

01/29/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council approves budget revision to maintain Legislative Branch legal services

01/27/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council overrides President Nygren’s veto of virtual attendance for Standing Committee meetings

01/27/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council honors military service, cultural legacy, and youth leadership

01/27/2026 –Navajo Nation Council opens 2026 Winter Session with recognitions and public awareness events

01/27/2026 –25th Navajo Nation Council deliberates report presented by the Office of the Controller

01/27/2026 – Speaker Curley delivers Speaker’s Report during 2026 Winter Session

01/23/2026 – 25th Navajo Nation Council convenes 2026 Winter Session

01/23/2026 – Navajo Nation Commission on Emergency Management declares State of Emergency in response to severe winter weather

01/23/2026 – Budget and Finance Committee advances legislation to restore funding for missing persons efforts and operational support

01/23/2026 – Naa’bik’iyati’ Committee approves Navajo Nation New Mexico Legislative Priorities for 2026

01/22/2026 – Naa’bik’iyati’ Committee approves amendment to extend deadline for Sihasin Fund purchases for heavy equipment

01/20/2026 – Council Delegates meet with Arizona State Legislators on Indian Nations and Tribal Legislative Day

01/20/2026 – Navajo Nation Council pays tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Louva Dahozy

01/17/2026 – Navajo Nation Council calls on federal agencies to respect tribal identification during ICE operations 

01/12/2026 – RDC approves addendum to Painted Desert Power solar project legislation

01/12/2026 – Missing and Murdered Dine’ Relatives Task Force supports families, raises human trafficking awareness, and advances training and resources

01/10/2026 – Steven R. Arviso steps down as a member of the 25th Navajo Nation Council

01/09/2026 – Navajo Utah Commission reviews water rights settlement implementation, community oversight, and long-term planning

01/08/2026 – Budget and Finance Committee reviews the Auditor General’s plan of operation update and the chapter audit framework

01/06/2026 – Joint committee meetings addresses grazing regulations and enforcement of agricultural management policies