Jan-Jun 2026 Press Releases

March 2026

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