Box 3390 Window Rock, AZ 86515. Welcome to the Navajo Nation Washington Office . The Navajo Nation Council (Navajo: Béésh bąąh dah siʼání) is the legislative branch of the Navajo Nation government. The Navajo Nation implemented a three-week extension on current coronavirus lockdown measures to curtail a severe second surge of the outbreak Citing an "uncontrolled spread" of coronavirus across 75 of its communities, the Navajo Nation expanded its current lockdown by three weeks in an attempt to clamp down on the spread of the virus. Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council. Guy Gorman, Sr. Care Home closure averted by Council; program coordination, Mental health, domestic violence services advocacy by Delegate Crotty continues during pandemic, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council Spring Session on 04/20/2020 - 04/24/2020 at 10:00am (Council Chambers and via telecommunications), Navajo Nation Council to continue holding 2020 Spring Session, Navajo Nation Council votes to cancel 2020 Spring Session, Speaker Damon issues open letter to Navajo Nation spiritual leaders, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 04/17/2020 at 10:00am (Council Chambers and via telecommunications), April 17, 2020 Special Session to include action on burial assistance, public safety, donations, Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council Spring Session on 04/20/2020 - 04/24/2020 at 10:00am (Council Chambers and via telecommunications), Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 04/16/2020 at 10:00am (Council Chambers and via telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 04/17/2020 at 10:00am (Council Chambers and via telecommunications), St. Mary’s partnership brings food distributions back to Tónaaneesdizí, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 04/16/2020 at 10:00am (Council Chambers and via telecommunications), Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council Special Session on 04/10/2020 at 10:00am (Council Chambers and via telecommunications), Third Special Session to be held Friday, April 10, 2020, Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council Special Session on 04/10/2020 at 10:00am (Council Chambers and via telecommunications), Navajo Nation applauds Page Police Department for arrest in threatening social media post incident, Navajo Nation secures $22 million in Department of Housing and Urban Development COVID-19 relief funding, Navajo Nation Council, University of Arizona partnership sends 250 COVID-19 test kits to Navajo health care facilities, Naat’áanii Development Corp.–Molina partnership to remain long-term project of Navajo Nation Council, Speaker Damon extends gratitude to nation’s doctors on National Doctors’ Day, remembers VP, Dr. Taylor McKenzie, Navajo Nation Council airs extensive radio awareness campaign for COVID-19 prevention, Council commends President Nez for signing Chapter quorum legislation, urges action on Chapter emergency funding, Standing committee, subcommittee, commission meetings canceled until April 5, Navajo Nation commends inclusion of $8 billion Tribal relief funding in COVID-19 stimulus bill, Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council Special Session on 03/24/2020 at 10:00am (Department of Dine' Education Auditorium - Teleconference Meeting) (CANCELED), Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council Special Session on 03/20/2020 at 10:00am (Department of Dine' Education Auditorium - Teleconference Meeting), Navajo Nation Council, President approve $4 million Navajo Department of Health COVID-19 emergency funding, Navajo Nation Council assures students, returning relatives that borders are not closed, Legislative Branch to close, Council to continue addressing COVID-19 legislation, Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council Special Session on 03/20/2020 at 10:00am (Council Chambers - Teleconference Meeting), Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 03/18/2020 at 1:00pm (Office of the Speaker Conference Room - Teleconference Meeting), Navajo Nation Council plans second special session for Friday, 03/20/2020, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 03/18/2020 at 1:00pm (Department of Dine' Education Auditorium) (REVISED 03/17/2020), Navajo Nation Council rejects $3 million appropriation on Department of Emergency Management deficiencies, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 03/16/2020 at 10:00am (Department of Dine' Education Auditorium), Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 03/16/2020 at 10:00am (Department of Dine' Education Auditorium), Navajo Nation Council to hold Special Session Monday, Mar. Navajo Nation Council Mourns Passing of Former Delegate Emmett Bia, Sr. Naat'aji' Nahat'a Hane': Legislative Branch News - 2019 Navajo Nation Council Spring Session, Navajo Nation Council Commends President’s May 5th MMIW Proclamation, Calls on White House and Congress to Reauthorize VAWA and Fully Fund Trust Obligations, Navajo Nation to Hold Missing and Murdered Diné Relative Forum, Speaker Damon Advocates for Traditional Values to Guide Sustainable Governance, Existence at Symposium, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 05/04/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), MEMO - Naabik'íyáti Committee Special Meeting on Saturday, May 4 at 10am (Council Chambers, Window Rock, AZ), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 04/25/2019 at 10:00am (Naatsis’áán Community School Naatsis’áán, Navajo Mountain, UT), Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council Spring Session on 04/15/2019 - 4/19/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Speaker Seth Damon's report to the 2019 Navajo Nation Council Spring Session on 04/15/2019, Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council Spring Session on 04/15/2019 - 4/19/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 04/11/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 03/28/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 03/28/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 03/21/2019 at 10:00am (Department of Dine' Education (DODE) Auditorium), Agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee work session on 03/23/2019 at 9:00am (Dine' Conference Center - Bingo Hall, Twin Arrows Navajo Casino and Resort, Twin Arrows, AZ), Office of the Speaker announces new Capital Projects hire, Navajo Nation Council Offers Assistance in Search for Missing Aneth Youth, Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 03/14/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Naa'bik'iyati' Committee conducts town halls on NGS, NTEC, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 03/14/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Council Secures State Funding for Shiprock Judicial/Public Safety Facility, Navajo Nation Council Welcomes New Deputy Cabinet Secretary, JOINT PRESS RELEASE: Navajo Nation announces new class of Navy ships, Council stands by emergency relief for chapters, Statement on Navajo Generating Station Negotiations, Council Stands Behind Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women State Bills, Navajo Nation Council Appropriates Chapter Relief Funding After Emergency Management Updates, Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee Regular Meeting on 02/28/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee Regular Meeting on 02/28/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Law and Order Committee Selects Delegates Charles-Newton and Otto Tso as Leadership, Tsos Rise to Leadership of Health, Education and Human Services Committee, Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council Special Session on 02/26/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Delegates Jamie Henio and Raymond Smith, Jr. selected as leadership for Budget and Finance Committee, Council to conduct town halls regarding potential acquisition of Navajo Generating Station by Navajo Transitional Energy Company, Dennehotso Chapter celebrates opening of convenience store, With Delegates' leadership, three branches advocate for new Shiprock Judicial/Public Safety facility, Navajo Department of Aging and Long Term Care Services receives new vans, Navajo Nation Council confirms new standing committee membership, Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council Special Session on 02/11/2019 at 10:00am Council Chambers, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special session on 02/11/2019 at 7:00am (Council Chambers), JOINT PRESS RELEASE: Navajo Nation seeks bi-partisan support for the Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act, Navajo Nation Council delegates continue to fight on behalf of missing and murdered indigenous women, Support letter from Speaker Seth Damon to Utah State Legislature on behalf of missing and murdered indigenous women, Navajo Nation leadership advocates for Navajo priorities at Utah American Indian Caucus Day, JOINT PRESS RELEASE: Navajo Nation demands fair distribution of Impact Aid funding for Navajo students, Delegate Seth Damon selected as Speaker for the 24th Navajo Nation Council, Speaker Pro Tem’s Report 2019 Winter Navajo Nation Council Session Honorable Seth Damon, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special session on 01/30/2019 at 08:00am (Council Chambers), Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council Winter Session on 01/28/2019 - 02/01/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Council congratulate Kara Bobroff on appointment to the New Mexico Public Education Department, Navajo Nation Council members meet with New Mexico Governor, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular session on 01/24/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Council congratulates Lynn Trujillo, newly appointed Cabinet Secretary Designee for New Mexico Indian Affairs Department, New Mexico council delegates hold regional planning meeting to prepare for 2019 New Mexico legislative session, 24th Navajo Nation Council takes office and elects Council Delegate Seth Damon as Speaker Pro Tem, Proposed agenda for 24th Navajo Nation Council Special Session on 01/15/2019 at 3:00pm, Office of the President and Vice-President, CARES Fund Hardship Assistance Program Online Portal, Navajo Nation Council - Office of the Speaker. h�b``�a``*e ������Y8��x������(�"uˆ!����}��l|k����&��s10�1�} � �B endstream endobj 710 0 obj <>/Metadata 8 0 R/Pages 707 0 R/StructTreeRoot 12 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences 724 0 R>> endobj 711 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 707 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 712 0 obj <>stream Health Education, Education, and Human Services Committee (HEHSC), of the Navajo Nation Council serves as oversight authority for the DGS. Founded in 1984 and located on Capitol Hill, the Navajo Nation Washington Office serves as the Navajo Nation's advocate with Congress, the White House and federal agencies. There’s a stubborn outlier in the debate over Indian mascots: the Red Mesa Redskins of the Navajo Nation community of Teec Nos Pos. z -��[�u��� ��� endstream endobj 713 0 obj <>stream 16, 2020, Notice of postponement of Naa'bik'iyati' Committee public hearings on uranium on 03/13/2020 in Chinle, AZ and 03/14/2020 in Tuba City, AZ, Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on March 12, 2020 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Speaker Damon, Chairman Tso request Surgeon General maintain presence of medical officers on Navajo Nation, 24th Navajo Nation Council listens to Northern and Eastern Agency residents on uranium issues, State Task Force continues push for Navajo budget priorities at Arizona State Capitol, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on March 12, 2020 at 10:00am (Council Chambers) (REVISED 03/10/2020), Proposed NAABIK’ÍYÁTI’ COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING Navajo Technical University Wellness Center, Crownpoint, NM on Friday, March 6, 2020 - 9:00 AM, Proposed NAABIK’ÍYÁTI’ COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING Diné College – South Campus Lecture Hall Shiprock, NM Thursday, March 5, 2020 - 9:00 AM (REVISED 03/04/2020), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee work session on 03/02/2020 at 8:30am - 12:00pm (Council Chambers), Memorandum announcing upcoming Naa'bik'iyati' Committee work sessions on 03/02/2020 and 03/16/2020, Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 02/27/2020 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Resources and Development Committee meets at Lake Valley Chapter, Navajo Nation Council to hold uranium public hearings March 5, 6, 13, 14 (REVISED 02/26/2020), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 02/27/2020 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee work session on 02/25/2020 at 9:00am (Council Chambers), Delegate Crotty, MMDR working group continue to lead advocacy for Navajo families at New Mexico MMIW Task Force meeting, Naa'bik'iyati' Committee convenes for judicial complex work session, Speaker Damon, 24th Navajo Nation Council commend passage of New Mexico Senate Bill 99, Navajo leaders sign proclamation encouraging public participation in the 2020 Census, Law and Order Committee on Capitol Hill lobbying for public safety and judicial, Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 02/13/2020 at 1:00pm (Council Chambers), Navajo Nation welcomes new Ethics and Rules Director Kandis Martine, State Task Force meets with N.M. 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The Navajo Nation Legislative Process Policy is an approved policy (NABIMA-16-17) narrating the common stage of the legislative process in which a legislation navigates through the process in becoming a resolution. §§ 301 et seq. Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 01/14/2021 at 10:00 am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 01/15/2021 at 10:00 am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 01/14/2021 at 10:00 am (Via Telecommunications), Health, Education, and Human Services Committee to hold virtual public hearing for Miss Navajo Nation plan of operation update, Office of the Speaker addresses bonus pay claim in December 2020 Navajo Times article, Continuation of uranium and Radiation Exposure Compensation Act advocacy sought by Navajo Nation Council after line item vetoes, Controller shares Hardship Assistance payments set to begin January 18 in Budget and Finance Committee report, Military care packages making their way to deployed Navajo US Armed Forces members, Navajo Nation Indian Managed Care Entity discussions await OPVP and NM Governor involvement, Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 01/07/2021 at 10:00 am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 01/07/2021 at 10:00 am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation extends 2% 'junk food tax' and strengthens enforceability of Healthy Dine' Nation Act of 2014, Navajo Nation Council Resolution No. Governor at Tribal Summit, Health, Education and Human Services Committee seeking applicants for Graduate Student Representative on the Commission on Navajo Government Development, Navajo Nation Council Commends Navajo Utah Water Settlement’s Advancement, Plan of Operation in Place for Program Training Healing Practitioners, Agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee work session on 05/16/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Naa'bik'iyati' Committee advances appointment, defers Census legislation for refinement, Navajo Utah Delegates Meet with Utah Tribal Leaders, Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 05/09/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers), Navajo Nation leadership hosts HHS leadership, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 05/09/2019 at 10:00am (Council Chambers). CD-96-20, Navajo Nation 2020 Chapter Election Inauguration Information, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 12/28/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation Council applauds enactment of Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act, CARES Act extension (REVISED 12/28/2020), Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 12/28/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation Council approves emergency legislation to cover 500 megawatt transmission charge for 2021, 25%of applicants to the Navajo CARES Hardship Assistance Program at risk of being excluded because of missing records, information, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 12/23/2020 at 1:00 pm (Via Telecommunications), Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 12/23/2020 at 8:00 am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation Council readies heavy equipment and emergency waterprojects legislation to continue immediate support for local communities, Congress approves omnibus funding bill extending Coronavirus Relief Funds and approving Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act, Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 12/23/2020 at 1:00 pm (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 12/23/2020 at 8:00 am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 175 as 57-hour weekend lockdown begins, Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 287, nearly 20 additional Chapter communities report positive cases, Navajo Nation: Council congratulates Rep. Deb Haaland on selection to Interior Department Secretary, Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 12/17/2020 at 10:00 am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation Covid-19 positive cases increase by 160, Council begins addressing critical funding needs after December 31, Navajo Board of Election Supervisors Resolution BOESD-34-20: Canvassing the Results of the 2020 Navajo Nation Chapter Elections, Navajo Board of Election Supervisors Resolution BOESD-33-20: Authorizing Sworn Statements for Purposes of the Filing of Candidate Expense Reports for 2020 Chapter Elections, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 12/17/2020 at 10:00 am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 160 as Navajo Area IHS reports 3,900 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine doses arrive, Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 341, NTUA reports more completed projects under CARES, Navajo Nation Fiscal Year 2021 Comprehensive Budget enacted, President Nez vetoes senior center, child advocacy funding, Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 368, weekend curfews continue until December 28, Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 12/10/2020 - 12/11/2020 at 10:00 am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 191, Council continues vaccine oversight and tours chapter distribution facility, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 12/10/2020 - 12/11/2020 at 10:00 am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 159, Navajo leaders receive vaccination updates from NAIHS, Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 213, related mortalities increase by 15 in 24-hour period, Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 177, Law and Order Committee expected to hear public safety reports, Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 225, healthcare facilities reporting at 100 percent ICU capacity, Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 168 as nation prepares to receive CARES Fund pandemic response supplies, Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 236 as HEHSC receives NAIHS report on crisis situation across the nation, Council affirms November 20 for automatic reallocation of unobligated CARES Funds for Hardship Assistance Program, Covid-19 vaccine plan draft for the Navajo Nation received by Health, Education, and Human Services Committee, Law and Order Committee receives public safety responses on Tohajiilee law enforcement services, In recognition of the Navajo Nation’s first responders and front-line workers, Council asks all to follow public health orders and guidelines, Navajo Nation Council hears child sexual abuse services report from Tsehootsooi Medical Center's Family Advocacy Center, Navajo Nation Council's RECA lobbying efforts to continue into new Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration, Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee Special meeting on 11/17/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee Special meeting on 11/17/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation Council recognizes Veterans Day across the nation, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 11/12/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications) (POSTPONED), Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 11/10/2020 at 1:00 pm (Via Telecommunications), Delegate Kee Allen Begay, Jr. advocates for collaboration with Senator-elect Mark Kelly on Navajo Nation and local priorities, Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 11/10/2020 at 1:00 pm (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation Council recognizes President-elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on election win, Delegate Crotty testifies in support of cross-agency collaboration to address public safety, domestic violence and child abuse prevention, Navajo Nation expresses condolences on passing of Chichiltah Chapter President and McKinley County Commissioner Tommy Nelson, Navajo Nation Council receives Chapter Distribution Expenditure Plan update from Division of Community Development, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council budget session on 11/04/2020 - 11/06/2020 at 10:00 am (Via Telecommunications), 2020 Navajo Nation General Election - Unofficial Election Results, Navajo Nation Council recognizes former delegate Robert Billie Whitehorse, offer condolences on his passing, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 11/02/2020 at 10:00 am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation dedicates Little Singer Community School with Birdsprings community and Washington delegation, Navajo leaders share priorities and recommendations with Federal delegation during Navajo Nation consultation, Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 11/02/2020 at 10:00 am (Via Telecommunications), Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 10/29/2020 - 10/30/2020 at 10:00 am (Via Telecommunications), General Chapter election across Navajo Nation to take place November 3 (REVISED), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 10/29/2020 - 10/30/2020 at 10:00 am (Via Telecommunications), HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE: More hardcopy applications for Hardship Assistance Program on their way (from Controller), Navajo Nation to host White House for policy roundtables and discussions on Tuesday, Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council Budget Session on 11/04/2020 - 11/06/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Speaker Seth Damon's report to the Navajo Nation Council 2020 Fall Session presented on 10/19/2020, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council Fall Session on 10/19/2020 - 10/23/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 10/16/2020 at 1:00pm (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council Fall Session on 10/19/2020 - 10/23/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications) (REVISED 10/15/2020), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 10/16/2020 at 1:00pm (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation Council mourns former Navajo Nation President Thomas Atcitty, Hardship Asssistance program approved, Council to finalize criteria and application before Controller opens program to the public, Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 10/08/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation Council's continuing budget resolution preserves employee positions as comprehensive budget is fixed, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 10/08/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation Council updated on DED CARES business and artisan hardship program, $4.6 million granted through online portal, Navajo Nation Council approves plan to accelerate CARES Fund relief and support through Chapter workforce and online portal, Navajo Nation Council receives update on CARES Expenditures, $50 million expended as of Oct. 5, 2020 Census deadline extended, Council encourages Navajo People to continue responding, Navajo Nation asks BLM and BIA to suspend Farmington Mancos-Gallup RMPA planning process to allow meaningful consultation, Missing and Murdered Dine' Relatives to hold virtual forum to kick-off Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Navajo Nation Council approves up to $1,500 in coronavirus hardship assistance for enrolled Navajo tribal members, up to $500 for children, Navajo Nation Council observes passing of Kee Yazzie Mann, former delegate and presidential candidate, Navajo Nation awarded significant $434K US Department of the Interior contract to conduct Chaco Canyon cultural study, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 09/24/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council budget session on 09/25/2020 at 10:30am (Via Telecommunications), Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 09/24/2020 at 8:00am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 09/24/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 09/24/2020 at 8:00am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation applauds passage of Savanna's and Not Invisible Acts to address the missing or murdered Indigenous peoples crisis, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council budget session on 09/21/2020 at 1:00pm and 09/22/2020 - 09/23/2020 at 9:00am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation observes passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 09/21/2020 at 7:00am (Via Telecommunications), Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 09/17/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 09/17/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation Council approves application to Department of Interior for Chaco Canyon cultural resources investigation, Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council budget session on 09/21/2020 at 1:00pm and 09/22/2020 - 09/23/2020 at 9:00am (Via Telecommunications) (REVISED 09/18/2020), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 09/18/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation Council updated on status of investigations into deaths of Navajo soldiers at Fort Hood, Navajo Nation Council receives response from National Park Service agreeing to extend termination date of Quadrilateral Agreement, Navajo Nation Council overrides continuing budget resolution veto, Navajo Nation reports no new cases of coronavirus for the first time since March, Navajo Nation requests US government extend 50-year Quadrilateral Agreement for one year to allow for consulation with local communities, Navajo Nation receives update from Fort Hood Army leadership on passing of Navajo soldiers as Congress launches investigation, Navajo Nation mourns passing of US Army Private Carlton L. Chee, urge thorough investigation of Fort Hood soldier deaths, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 09/04/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 09/03/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 09/04/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 09/03/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 09/01/2020 at 3:00pm (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee Budget Hearing on 08/31/2020 at 2:00pm (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 08/29/2020 at 2:00pm (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee Budget Hearing on 08/29/2020 at 8:00am (Via Telecommunications), PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Navajo Board of Election Supervisors reopens filing period for 2020 General Election, Navajo Nation Council receives 2021 budget preparation calendar for annual comprehensive budget season, Navajo Nation Council Resolution CJY-67-20 power line expenditures signed into law for $44,220,832, Navajo Nation Council Resolution CJY-67-20 broadband and telecommunications expenditures signed into law for $53,224,989, Navajo Nation Council Resolution CJY-67-20 coronavirus water projects expenditures signed into law for $130,005,095, Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 08/13/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation calls for end to Federal execution of tribal member, Lezmond Mitchell, Navajo Nation calls on Western Albuquerque Land Holdings to allow access for critical T'hajiilee - Albuquerque water line project, Council Delegate Kee Allen Begay, Jr. urges federal and state governments to establish direct services for Navajo veterans, Navajo Nation Council's Ganado Senior Citizens and Veterans Center Resolution signed into law, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 08/13/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation Council focuses on extension to 50-year Quadrilateral Agreement expiration date to allow for renegotiation, Navajo Nation Council approves $650 million in immediate expenditures for coronavirus pandemic mitigation and relief, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 07/30/2020 - 07/31/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 07/30/2020 - 07/31/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 07/28/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Naa'bik'iyati' Committee readies CARES Fund expenditures for water, powerline, broadband telecommunications and solar projects, Navajo Nation Council approves Sihasin funding for Ganado Senior Citizens and Veterans Center building design and construction, Navajo Nation Council allocates $1 million to powerline ROWs and service line agreements for Light Up Navajo II, Navajo Nation Council accepts Forest Lake Chapter request for $3,000 stipend funding for FY2017, Navajo Nation Council approves continuing budget resolution to keep government functioning, Navajo Nation Council recognizes third week in June as Dine' Pride Week recognizing LGBTQ+ community, Navajo Nation Council prioritizes public health during pandemic with primary election cancellation, November general election to continue, Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 07/28/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 07/28/2020 at 9:00am (Via Telecommunications), Speaker Damon's Quarterly Report to Navajo Nation Council 2020 Summer Session, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council Summer Session on 07/20/2020 - 07/24/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 07/19/2020 at 1:00pm (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee work session on 07/19/2020 at 12:00pm (Via Telecommunications), Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 07/18/2020 at 1:00pm (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 07/19/2020 at 1:00pm (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 07/18/2020 at 1:00pm (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council Summer Session on 07/20/2020 - 07/24/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 07/16/2020 at 10:00am and 07/17/2020 at 9:00am (Via Telecommunications), Health, Education and Human Services Committee hears Navajo Nation Testing Coordination Team report on COVID-19 testing strategies and gating measures (REVISED 07/16/2020), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 07/16/2020 at 10:00am and 07/17/2020 at 9:00am (Via Telecommunications), Commission on Navajo Government Development supports Legislation 0153-20, Resources and Development Committee continues discussion of drought and feral horse responses on Navajo Nation, Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 07/09/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 07/09/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez line-item vetoes $73 million in coronavirus relief expenditures, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 07/01/2020 at 2:00pm (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation on motion to dismiss Yazzie-Martinez case: "New Mexico must do right by our children", Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 07/01/2020 at 2:00pm (Via Telecommunications), Delegate Kee Allen Begay Jr., NTUA, Low Mountain Chapter celebrate cell on wheels unit going on air, Navajo Epidemiology Center delivers COVID-19 situational report to Health, Education, and Human Services Committee, Navajo Nation receives total $714,189,631.47 in federal CARES Act funding, Health, Education, and Human Services Committee continues addressing family and domestic violence shelter payment issues, Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 06/25/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Council approves coronavirus $93 million immediate expenditure response package, Delegates receive Department of Agriculture updates on Navajo Nation horse programs, Council Delegate Kee Allen Begay, Jr. extends appreciation to Choice NTUA Wireless for Low Mountain cellular service set to go live Friday, June 26, 2020, Navajo Nation Council approves $41 million hazard pay, PPE, facility safety immediate expenditures, Speaker Damon signs Navajo Nation Dine' Pride Week Proclamation to recognize equality progress, Navajo Nation Council grieves fallen Navajo Nation Police Officer Michael Lee, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 06/25/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications) (REVISED 06/23/2020), Naa'bik'iyati' Committee receives Division of Community Development CARES Act report at work session, Kin Dah Lichii community served with sixth regional food distribution with St. Mary's, Council Delegate Vince James' help, Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty urges Navajo Nation to observe Elder Abuse Awareness Day in June, Health, Education and Human Services Committee receives DSS domestic violence shelter, burial assistance reports, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 06/19/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 06/18/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 06/19/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 06/18/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 06/11/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation 2020 Census to restart field operations Thursday, June 11, 2020, Budget and Finance Committee issues two amendments to Legislation 0116-20 before advancing, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee regular meeting on 06/11/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Fair and rodeo cancellation legislation advanced with Resources and Development Committee approval, Resources and Development Committee authorizes tribal access regulations without BIA approval for Navajo enterprises, Navajo Nation Council expresses gratitude and support for Navajo-Utah Water Rights Settlement Act passed by US Senate, Navajo Nation CARES Fund Act veto issued by President Jonathan Nez, Delegate Crotty advocates for Missing and Murdered Dine' Relatives during White House Task Force listening session, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 05/29/2020 at 9:00am (Council Chambers), Council Delegate Pernell Halona honors Tohatchi Health Care Center front line workers, Navajo Nation Council urges President Nez to sign Navajo Nation CARES Fund Act into law, Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 05/29/2020 at 9:00am (Council Chambers), Navajo Nation clean water infrastructure needs exceed $700 million, Remembering all who lost their life in service to our country and the Navajo People, Navajo Nation Council receives DOJ and Legislative Counsel guidance on allowable coronavirus relief funding costs, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee work session on 05/22/2020 at 9:00am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee work session on 05/21/2020 at 9:00am - 1:00pm (Via Telecommunications), Navajo Nation Council Delegates urge President Nez to support supplemental appropriation to Navajo public safety, Navajo Nation CARES Fund Act approved by Navajo Nation Council, Navajo Nation Council addresses presidential veto abuse with overrides creating protections for Navajo people, Law and Order, Budget and Finance, Naabik’íyáti’ Committees approve of proposed Navajo Nation CARES Fund Act, Approved agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 05/15/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 05/14/2020 at 1:00pm (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 05/15/2020 at 10:00am (Via Telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 05/14/2020 at 1:00pm (Via Telecommunications), White House, Council host update discussion with Chapters, Office of the Speaker issues 9 statements to inaccuracies in press release, IHS medical facilities receive face shields from Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi's company General Public, Happy Mother's Day from the Navajo Nation Council, Navajo Nation Police Officers Day recognized, honored by Law and Order Committee, Navajo Nation CARES Fund Act legislation introduced, City of Gallup lockdown extended to evening, May 8, 2020, Navajo Controller confirms $600 million received by Navajo Nation, Navajo Nation to receive $600 million in Coronavirus Relief Funding, Navajo Nation recognizes May 5 as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Navajo Nation set to receive support from first round of CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funding, City of Gallup lockdown extended to noon, May 7, 2020, City of Gallup begins 3-day lockdown at noon, May 1, 2020, Navajo Nation Council express condolences on passing of sisters who served in nation’s public safety, health fields, Special Session canceled, Legislative Branch to undergo deep cleaning, 24-member Naa'bik'iyati' Committee advances 3 override legislation to full Council, Approved agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 04/30/2020 at 9:00am (via telecommunications), Proposed agenda for Navajo Nation Council special session on 05/01/2020 at 10:00am (via telecommunications), Domestic violence shelters report sharp rise in Navajo-based crisis calls, detail unpaid Social Services contracts, Council, Census Bureau urge Navajo public to apply for 2020 Census work, Navajo Nation congratulates Tyler Fish on re-established White House Council on Native American Affairs appointment, Proposed agenda for Naa'bik'iyati' Committee special meeting on 04/30/2020 at 9:00am (via telecommunications), Days for Girls Foundation and Kwek Society provide mask and feminine care donations to the Navajo Nation, Navajo Nation applauds district court decision on Alaska Native Corporation CARES Act funding, Dr.