Navajo Nation Council

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has signed a bill into law designed to enhance the rights of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. It comes after years of work by tribal leaders and advocates.

The bill – known as the Navajo Nation Victim’s Rights Act of 2023 – clarifies what “without consent” means in relation to sexual assault and rape, which advocates say has historically created barriers for victims and families.

Legislation to recognize same-sex marriage on the Navajo Nation has advanced in the tribal council.

The Navajo Nation Council has approved the creation of a fund to assist farmers who were impacted by the 2015 Gold King Mine spill improve water quality.

Gov. Katies Hobbs addressed the Navajo Nation Council on the first day of its summer session, becoming the first sitting Arizona governor to provide a report during a session.

The visit marks the first time that a sitting Arizona governor has come before the Navajo Nation’s governing body during a Council session.

Navajo Nation leaders are paying tribute to Steven Harrison, a World War II veteran and tribal member who died Wednesday at 101.

Navajo Nation tribal member Erin Toadlena-Pablo was sworn in Tuesday at the police chief in Gallup, N.M., marking the first times a woman has served in the role.

Delegate Eugenia Charles-Newton is the only supporter of the legislation to remove Crystalyne Curley as the speaker of the 25th Navajo Nation Council.

Former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly has died. He led the tribe for one term after spending decades serving in government.