Jan-Jun 2026 Press Releases

April 2026

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