Navajo Nation leaders address reports of ICE detaining tribal citizens
Jan 24, 2025 · Social media reports of Navajo citizens being detained by ICE prompted Navajo leaders to explore ways to protect their people.
Navajo Council designates Navajo as the nation's official language
Jan 7, 2025 · Navajo is now the official language of the Navajo Nation, placing an obligation on the tribal government to preserve and strengthen the language.
Tensions escalate as Navajo Nation president revokes authority of …
Oct 16, 2024 · Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren terminates Vice President Richelle Montoya's authority and said she no longer represents him or his administration.
Navajo Nation Council could vote to oust Attorney General Ethel …
Dec 14, 2024 · The Navajo Nation Council advanced legislation seeking to remove Attorney General Ethel Branch from office with no clear reason given.
Navajo President Buu Nygren tries to halt uranium shipments from …
Jul 31, 2024 · Navajo President Buu Nygren deployed Navajo police to try to halt shipments of uranium ore, but the trucks had already reached their destination.
Navajo Nation council ousts Attorney General Ethel Branch
Dec 17, 2024 · In a swift action, the Navajo council met in a special session Monday and approved a measure to remove Navajo Nation Attorney General Ethel Branch, voting without …
Navajo Nation nears completion of historic water agreement
Mar 1, 2024 · The Navajo Nation is nearing completion of a settlement of water rights claims in Arizona, ending decades of negotiations and giving hope for thousands of people who have …
Navajo Nation Speaker Crystalyne Curley wins a second term, …
3 days ago · WINDOW ROCK — Navajo Nation Speaker Crystalyne Curley has been re-elected to serve another two-year term after receiving support from her fellow council delegates …
Navajo Nation Council continues same-sex marriage bill. Here's why
Dec 12, 2023 · A measure to repeal a ban on same-sex marriages on the Navajo Nation remains stuck in a study committee. Some leaders want voters to decide the issue.
Mining company pauses uranium shipments amid Navajo Nation …
Aug 3, 2024 · Energy Fuels paused uranium shipments amid Navajo protests, as tribal leaders demand adherence to sovereignty and transparency.