Wááshindoon Weekly

Updates from Wááshindoon! This week, President Nygren testified on the Safe Drinking Water Act, Delegate Charles-Newton testified on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis, Delegate Crotty delivered a moving testimony on Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives, and our office held special screenings of the documentary The Return of Navajo Boy in Utah.

In this week's edition of Wááshindoon Weekly, we spotlight the Diné Sáanii Siláołtsooí Color Guard and their visit to Washington, DC, provide updates on the election results including changes in Navajo representation in Congress, and don't miss a special screening of The Return of Navajo Boy in Utah next week.

Election Special! Catch up on the latest news from Wááshindoon as we approach the election. This weeks newsletter covers President Biden's boarding school apology, resources for voting, and information on the numerous Congressional races for Navajo voters

Our Weekly Newsletter is Here! We're excited to share updates on: the White House discussion on Navajo-Hopi Indian Relocation, Language Revitalization Summit highlights, traditional health care practices are now covered, and the significance of every Native vote.

Catch up on the latest from NNWO! In this week's Wááshindoon Weekly, Diné and other indigenous groups advocate for RECA, President Nygren testifies in support of water rights, and more

Catch up on the latest from NNWO! In this week's Wááshindoon Weekly, President Nygren and Speaker Curley attend the Department of the Interior's STAC Meeting, Navajo DOT celebrates 30 years of improving travel safety, and more.

Catch up on the latest from NNWO! In this week's Wááshindoon Weekly, NNWO attends the Navajo Nation Fair, Director Ahasteen meets the Columbian Ambassador to the US, BIA announces a new Director, and more

Check out this past week's updates!

Yá'át'ééh! In this edition of the Wááshindoon Weekly, we present three important stories impacting the Navajo Nation. First, Arizona's innovative approach to tackling homelessness; second, the urgent need for understanding and bolstering state-tribal relations; and last, the advocacy for environmental justice within the Navajo Nation.

Yá’át’ééh! This week, President Buu Nygren and Speaker Crystalyne Curley of the Navajo Nation were actively engaged in Washington, DC, advocating for various critical issues affecting Navajo communities. It through these critical advocacy efforts that we collectively navigate complex challenges for meaningful change.

A lot has happened in the last three weeks since we last wrote. The biggest event that we failed to cover was that the Navajo Nation Council convened for their Winter Session, at which President Nygren was invited to present his State of the Nation address and answer their questions. Read more in this weeks Wááshindoon Weekly.

On December 13th, the Department of the Interior published a final rule incorporating changes to the regulations governing the implementation and enforcement of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The rule aims to streamline the process of returning Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred items, and cultural patrimony to their lineal descendants, Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations (NHOs).

Yá'át'ééh! In this week’s issue of the Wááshindoon Weekly, we cover several legal cases from recent weeks that are of pivotal importance to Indian Country and have come to the forefront of our national consciousness.

In this week's issue of the Wááshindoon Weekly, we focus on key developments in Native American affairs, highlighting several stories that have a direct impact on the Navajo Nation.

Yá’át’ééh, Another week has passed which means another week of news and updates from Washington, DC. In this week’s edition of the Wááshindoon Weekly, we cover several stories that will take us through the heart of our nation, highlighting significant events that touch on public safety, education, sustainable energy, and healthcare.

Yá’át’ééh! It's time for another edition of the Wááshindoon Weekly, bringing you the latest news and insights on the most pressing issues of our time. This week, we delve into the aftermath of a significant Supreme Court decision, the ongoing political turmoil within the US House of Representatives, and a nationwide push to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day.

Greetings, readers of the Wááshindoon Weekly! This week the Navajo Nation Washington Office is excited to provide you with the latest updates and highlights within Indian Country.

This week, the Navajo Nation made its presence known on Capitol Hill with two significant hearings. Our Navajo leaders emphasize the importance of tribal sovereignty in matters of water access and energy development, calling for support from federal entities to achieve economic security, self-determination, and environmental sustainability.

The Navajo Nation Washington Office staff were able to reconnect with our community in Window Rock, AZ. They witnessed all aspects of the Fair, including the Miss Navajo Nation competition that highlighted the importance of cultural preservation. Overall, the visit allowed us to recenter our advocacy for the Navajo Nation in Washington, DC, and we extend our deepest gratitude to those who made the 75th Annual Navajo Nation Fair a success–most importantly our Navajo people.

This week, the Wááshindoon Weekly brings you crucial updates on the Navajo Nation's efforts in fighting for their rights, preserving their lands, and fostering justice. We highlight four stories that respectively address violence against indigenous women, the legal status of Bears Ears, the enforcement of municipal laws against Native Americans, and the safeguarding of lands near the Grand Canyon.