Naat’ájí Nahat’á Hane’ Legislative Branch News 23rd Nation Council Spring Council Session - April 2017

Navajo Nation Council votes to replace current NHA board members By Jared Touchin

On April 20th, the Council vot- CJA-13-17 stated that the changes would take effect ishgish, Tse’ii’ahi, Whiterock) said a change in board ed 16-4 in support of Legislation No. 0145-17, which 120 days after the President signed it on Feb. 10th. members is necessary to improve NHA and to provide would effectively remove the current Navajo Hous- The legislation passed on April 20th would more homes for Navajo people. ing Authority board of commission members, if the change the effective date to state that the changes Accordng to the legislation, NHA completed resolution is approved by President Russell Begaye. would take effect “immediately” after the President 26 homes in 2016, 50 homes in 2015, and 21 homes in The emergency legislation was added to the Spring signs it into law. If signed into law, the resolution 2014, while failing to expend large amounts of annual Session agenda by a vote of 17-1. would immediately remove the current board mem- federal funding. In January, the Council approved resolution bers. Council Delegate Leonard Tsosie (Baca/ CJA-13-17 to lower the number of NHA board mem- In his opening remarks to Council, legislation Prewitt, Casamero Lake, Counselor, Littlewater, Ojo bers from eight to fi ve members and to increase and sponsor Council Delegate Jonathan Perry (Becenti, Encino, Pueblo Pintado, Torreon, Whitehorse Lake) improve the qualifi cation criteria for board members. Crownpoint, Huerfano, Lake Valley, Nageezi, Nahod- spoke in support of the legislation, adding that the

See “NHA BOARD”, Page 2 honors high school state basketball champions By Crystalyne Curley

During the Spring Council Session, the ication and for winning state championships for their Council recognized and congratulated high school schools and the Nation,” stated Speaker LoRenzo girls basketball teams from St. Michael Indian School, Bates (Nenahnezad, Newcomb, San Juan, Tiis Tsoh Sanders Valley High School, Tohatchi High School, and Sikaad, Tse’Daa’Kaan, Upper Fruitland). Shiprock High School for winning state championships The St. Michael Indian High School girls in their respective divisions. The 23rd Navajo Nation basketball team won the 2016 – 2017 1-A division Council presented each player and coach with plaques state basketball championship, the Sanders and medallions as they received a standing ovation on Valley High School girls basketball team won the 2016 the Council fl oor. – 2017 2-A division Arizona state basketball champi- “We are honored to have our youth with us at onship title, the Tohatchi High School girls basketball the Spring Council Session to recognize their accom- team won the 2016 – 2017 3-A division New Mexico PHOTO: (above) Council Delegate Jonathan Hale recognizing plishments and success. On behalf of the 23rd Navajo state basketball championship title, and the Shiprock the St. Michael Indian High School girls basketball team during Nation Council, we congratulate them for their ded- High School won the 2016 – 2017 4-A division New the 2017 Spring Council Session on April 18, 2017.

See “BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS”, Page 3

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1 NHA Board / cont. from Page 1 lack of proper management at NHA has led to waste- a letter to the current board members outlining their the Navajo Nation. ful spending and a severe shortage of homes for concerns and disappointment with the current state of Since the Council approved the changes to students, elderly, veterans, and families. NHA, and requested the immediate resignation and/ the NHA board in January, the board positions have “When you have people living in storage units or removal of NHA’s managing officers. been advertised and approximately 30 individuals that is a testament to the mismanagement at NHA,” Delegate Shepherd serves as the chair of the have submitted applications. President Begaye stated stated Delegate Tsosie. Resources and Development Committee, which has that interviews are ongoing and that he wants to have The Council was also informed that congres- oversight authority over NHA. new board members selected by the end of the week. sional members and staff recently visited the Navajo Prior to taking action on the legislation, the Prior to voting on the legislation, the Council Nation and shared their concerns over the perfor- Council met with President Begaye who said he fully also approved an amendment directing NHA to en- mance of NHA and noted that the Navajo Nation supports the legislation, adding that he has met many sure the safety of all official documents due to con- could face one of several repercussions including people throughout the Navajo Nation who have told cerns with the questionable practices of NHA and the having the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban him that they have “given up” on trying to obtain possibility of NHA destroying, damaging, or removing Development take over the housing program, having housing through NHA. He added that many times documents and property. a cap placed on federal funds that the Navajo Nation housing applicants are told that their documents have The Council approved Legislation No. 0145- receives, or having a freeze placed on NHA funding. been misplaced and many have been on waiting lists 17 with a vote of 16-4. President Begaye will have ten Speaker Bates, President Begaye, and Council to receive housing for years. He also noted that many calendar days to consider the resolution once it is sent Delegate Alton Joe Shepherd (Jeddito, Cornfields, Navajo people are now resorting to purchasing and to the Office of the President and Vice President. Ganado, Kin Dah Lichíí, Steamboat) recently issued living in storage units due to the lack of housing on “Diné Nation” legislation fails to garner enough support

By Crystalyne Curley

On the second day of the Spring Council Ses- “The name change would only reflect the vajo Nation Office of Controller to the Council, stated sion, Legislation No. 0395-16 failed to garner enough Navajo Nation government. Other non-governmental that in order to replace calendars, promotional items, support from the Navajo Nation Council. The bill entities would not be affected by the change, such as stationery, stationery supply forms, and office supply sought to amend Title II of the Navajo Nation Code the Navajo Code Talkers. This was the request of our promotions would cost the Navajo Nation government for the purpose of changing the designated name of youth,” stated Delegate Hale. approximately $57,000. the “Navajo Nation” to “Diné Nation.” The legislation states that all correspondence, In support of the legislation, Council Dele- During the Winter Council Session in January, stationary, and letterheads of Navajo government gate Davis Filfred (Mexican Water, Aneth, Teecnos- the Council tabled the legislation along with a direc- entities would use “Diné Nation” rather than “Navajo pos, Tółikan, Red Mesa) stated that the name change tive to hold a work session to hear perspectives from Nation.” would be a positive change for the Nation. others such as the elderly and the Navajo Code Talker Council Delegate Leonard Tsosie (Baca/ “The word ‘Navajo’ is not our people’s word. Association. Council members also requested cost Prewitt, Casamero Lake, Counselor, Littlewater, Ojo The term is not apart of our traditional language. The estimates on implementing the name change, chapter Encino, Pueblo Pintado, Torreon, Whitehorse Lake) Spaniards and the federal government gave us that resolutions to assess the public’s input, and additional opposed the name change, stating that it would cre- identity as ‘Navajo’. Diné College has created a pos- research on the origin of the word, “Diné.” ate confusion and frustration among Navajo citizens itive model for us to follow. One day, we will change Legislative sponsor Council Delegate Jona- and non-. our name like the college,” stated Delegate Filfred. than Hale (Oak Springs, St. Michaels) stated that the “I thought there was a main intent for the Council Delegate Tom Chee (Shiprock) stated name change would only apply to the Navajo Nation name change, but it would only apply to the tribal that the name change would not promote a compre- government including departments, divisions, agen- government, not everyone. This will confuse and hensive purpose and meaning. cies, entities, and enterprises. frustrate many people. We should be discussing more “I do not support the name change because important things on the Council floor to- it is a mixture of two languages. The word ‘Diné’ is a day, such as the obstacles and the needs traditional term and ‘Nation’ is an English term. ‘Diné of the Navajo people,” stated Tsosie. Nation’ is not a complete thought and it would only During Tuesday’s discussion, Council create more confusion for our youth,” stated Delegate Delegate Norman M. Begay (Alamo, Ra- Chee. mah, Tohajiilee) proposed an amendment Council Delegate Walter Phelps (Cameron, to exempt the communities of Alamo, Coalmine Canyon, Leupp, Tolani Lake, Tsidi To ii) rec- Tohajilee, and Ramah from the adopting ommended that the Navajo public through a referen- the name change, stating that the chap- dum election vote on the proposed name change. ters did not have enough time to discuss “They have the right to decide how to address and consider the name change. themselves and the tribal government. This legislation “The proposed amendment will only could be a referendum,” stated Phelps. create more confusion. The Navajo Na- At the conclusion of the debate, the Navajo tion is one nation and no chapter should Nation Council voted down Legislation No. 0395-16 separate themselves,” stated Council by a vote of 9-14. The Navajo Nation Council serves Delegate Edmund Yazzie (Churchrock, as the final authority for the bill. Iyanbito, Mariano Lake, Pinedale, Smith Lake, Thoreau) in opposition of the amendment, which eventually failed with PHOTO (above): Council Delegate Walter Phelps during the discussion of Leg- a vote of 6-17. islation No. 0395-16 during the second day of the 2017 Spring Council Session A letter dated April 12th from the Na- on April 18, 2017.

2 Basketball Champions / cont. from Page 1

Mexico state basketball championship title. the championship games to support our children and faith to reach a high level of honor,” stated Delegate Council Delegate Raymond Smith, Jr. (Houck, four of our Navajo teams made it to the top. We are Chee. Klagetoh, Nahata Dziil, Tsé Si áni, Wide Ruins) pre- so proud of them,” stated Delegate Begay. The Council Chamber gallery was filled with sented the awards to Sanders Valley High School Council Delegate Jonathan Hale (Oak Springs, the family members and fans of each team who came basketball team and Council Delegate Steven Begay St. Michaels) recognized the St. Michael Indian High to support the teams and coaches. (Coyote Canyon, Mexican Springs, Naschitti, Tohatchi, School basketball team and Council Delegate Tom Delegate Hale added, “We also thank and Bahastl’a’a’) congratulated the Tohatchi High School Chee (Shiprock) presented the awards to the Shiprock acknowledge the teachers, parents, and community girl’s basketball teams during the opening day of High School basketball team on the second day of the members of each team for their continuous support Spring Council Session. Spring Council Session. and prayers for our young leaders. Thank you for “Our Navajo people cherish the sport of “As a former teacher and coach of Shiprock praying and encouraging our Navajo youth to do their basketball. The game teaches our Navajo youth dis- High School, I am greatly honored to recognize the best and push their limits.” cipline, strength, and teamwork. Many of our Navajo players for their prestigious title they have accom- citizens traveled to Phoenix and Albuquerque during plished this year. It takes persistence, strength, and

PHOTO (above): Council Delegate Ramond Smith, Jr. and the Sanders Valley High School girls PHOTO (above): Council Delegate Steven Begay, 2016 - 2017 Miss Navajo Nation Ronda Joe, and basketball team during the 2017 Spring Council Session on April 17, 2017 in Window Rock, the Tohatchi High School girls basketball team during the 2017 Spring Council Session on April Arizona. 17, 2017 in Window Rock, Arizona.

PHOTO (above): Council Delegate Jonathan L. Hale and the St. Michael Indian High School girls PHOTO (above): Council Delegate Jonathan L. Hale, Council Delegate Tom L. Chee, Council Del- basketball team during the 2017 Spring Council Session on April 18, 2017 in Window Rock, egate Otto Tso, Council Delegate Leonard Tsosie, and the Shiprock High School girls basketball Arizona. team during the 2017 Spring Council Session on April 18, 2017.

3 Spring Council Session highlights autism awareness, sexual violence prevention, and the Ramah Settlement

By Jolene Holgate

During the four-day Spring Session, the 23rd family,” said Delegate Hale. erbull from the Coalition to STOP Violence Against Navajo Nation Council presented several recogni- Ten-year old Samuel was born in Goodyear, Native Women and Shannon Hoshnic from the Sexual tion awards during the 2017 Spring Council Session. Ariz. and is in the fourth grade. He was diagnosed Assault Services of Northwest New Mexico, for their Among them, three of the recognitions related to the with autism at the age of three and was not able to advocacy and dedication to sexual violence preven- Worldwide Autism Awareness Day on April 2, sexual communicate for a period of time. However, he was tion and to promote awareness through public educa- violence prevention and awareness, and the Ramah enrolled into a school that provided therapy and he tion. Navajo Settlement. was soon able to learn to effectively communicate, Council Delegate Leonard Tsosie (Baca/Pre- On the first day of the session, Council Del- said his mother. witt, Casamero Lake, Counselor, Littlewater, Ojo Enci- egate Jonathan Hale (Oak Springs, St. Michaels) pre- On the opening day of the session, chair for no, Pueblo Pintado, Torreon, Whitehorse Lake) pre- sented a plaque to recognize eight year-old Jasmine the Naabik’íyáti’ Sexual Assault Prevention Subcom- sented a recognition award to Earla Begay, a former Miller who aided in the establishment of Worldwide mittee Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty Navajo Nation accountant who discovered that the Autism Awareness Day, in which former President (Beclabito, Cove, Gadi’i’áhi/To’Koi, Red Valley, Tooh federal government had failed to effectively calculate Barack Obama signed a proclamation establishing Haltsooi, Toadlena/Two Grey Hills, Tsé ałnáoz’t’I’í), and negotiate indirect cost rates, resulting in the Ra- April 2 as the official awareness day throughout the announced the “Start by Believing” campaign. mah Navajo Chapter v. Jewell settlement, in which the country. “What we want to do is to make sure that Navajo Nation was awarded $58 million. Jasmine was born in Fort Defiance and is in when victims who are afraid to come forward be- Delegate Tsosie said when she brought the the second-grade. Her maternal clan is Tó’aheedlíinii cause they are not believed, or are chastised by an matter to leaders, they did not take the matter se- (Water Flowing Together) and her paternal clan is overworked system—we do not want them to feel riously the first time. However, as time progressed, Naakai Dine’é (Mexican Clan). Jasmine’s parents are ashamed. We want to tell them that we recognize that Begay was able to convince the chapter and the Na- Rosabelle and Edward Miller, and her family is original- they are going through heartache and that there are tion there was a significant discrepancy in the IDC rate ly from Lukachukai. people who believe their story,” said Delegate Crotty. owed to the Navajo Nation. According to her mother, Jasmine started Delegate Crotty said the campaign seeks to “A long, long time ago Earla was quiet- her journey over a year ago with her brother Samuel change the response to sexual assault and to end the ly working at her desk and looking at the account Miller, who is diagnosed with autism. She traveled cycle of silence to encourage victims to come forward, numbers and she realized, ‘this is not right, I think the around different areas on and off the Navajo Nation to and to inspire Navajo communities to be an integral U.S. government is short changing us.’ When you’re encourage people to sign a pledge and to wear blue support system to sexual assault survivors. by yourself, sometimes your supervisor and others don’t believe you, but when you are persistent, your diligence can really make an impact,” said Delegate Tsosie. Over the past 35 years, she worked with tribal governments and organizations, gained professional experience and knowledge in accounting, financial management, indirect costs, grants and contracts administration, and audits, added Delegate Tsosie. “The tremendous benefit that her persistence and her intellect has brought forth, and in her prayer, because I don’t doubt that she did this without prayer, for the strength to do this. On behalf of the Navajo Nation, we thank you Earla Begay—you truly helped the Navajo people,” said Delegate Tsosie.

PHOTO (above): Council Delegate Jonathan L. Hale recognizing PHOTO (above): Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty Jasmine Miller and Family during the opening day of the 2017 recognizing Deleana Otherbull during the third day of the 2017 Spring Council Session on April 17, 2017. Spring Council Session on April 19, 2017. on April 2 for autism awareness. “When someone comes to me and says they Delegate Hale said that Jasmine realized that were raped or sexually assaulted, I pledge to start by there was a need for it to be recognized nationally, so believing. I want everybody in this room to learn more last year, Jasmine wrote a letter to former President about it, to learn how you can help your community, Obama and expressed her concerns. In the fall of and how you can help your children,” said Delegate 2016, President Obama wrote back to Jasmine with a Crotty. signed copy of the presidential proclamation declaring Delegate Crotty also presented a policy brief April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day. to Council entitled, “Protect Navajo Children: The “She did this for her brother Samuel because Impact of Sexual Violence,” which was developed she wanted to be a voice for him, and due to her with the aid of the Navajo Sexual Violence Preven- perseverance and dedication—awareness has been tion Workgroup, explains the current status of sexual PHOTO (above): Council Delegate Leonard Tsosie recognizing brought to this issue nationally. I want Jasmine to violence on the Navajo Nation, offers a summary of Earla Begay during the first day of the 2017 Spring Council always remember that even if she doesn’t have a title statistical insight, and provides recommendations to Session on April 17, 2017. like the rest of us on Council, we thank her for being the Council. proactive and having the courage to do that for her Council also recognized the Deleana Oth-

4 Council supports the creation of the Navajo Nation Youth Advisory Council By Crystalyne Curley

The Navajo Nation Council approved Legis- five Navajo agencies and two members will served • Megan LaRose, At-large Navajo Agency representa- lation No. 0019-17 during the third day of the Spring to represent the Nation at-large. Members would be tive Council Session. If signed into law, the bill would recommended by the Office of Diné Youth and ap- amend Title II of the Navajo Nation Code to establish pointed by the President, the Speaker, and the Chief In August, President Russell Begaye, Speaker the Navajo Nation Youth Advisory Council. Justice. LoRenzo Bates Bates (Nenahnezad, Newcomb, San Legislation sponsor Council Delegate Amber The current representatives on the Navajo Juan, Tiis Tsoh Sikaad, Tse’Daa’Kaan, Upper Fruitland), Kanazbah Crotty (Beclabito, Cove, Gadi’i’áhi/To’Koi, Nation Youth Council are as follows: and Acting Chief Justice Allen Sloan signed an agree- Red Valley, Tooh Haltsooi, Toadlena/Two Grey Hills, ment to create a Navajo Nation Ad Hoc Youth Council Tsé ałnáoz’t’I’í) explained the intent of the legislation • Jackie Johnson, Western Navajo Agency represen- to establish a mechanism that would allow the voices and added that having Navajo youth at the deci- tative of the Navajo youth to be heard. sion-making table was important. • Chris Brown, Western Navajo Agency representative “It takes emotional, psychological, spiritual, “The intent of the legislation is to empower • Triston Black, Central Navajo Agency representative and mental strength to become a leader. I hope each and acknowledge our Navajo youth and their contribu- • Cali Chee, Northern Navajo Agency representative of the youth council members have the stability to car- tion to the Navajo Nation government decision-mak- • Deshawna Begay, Northern Navajo Agency repre- ry on the duties and responsibilities. You have to know ing. Our Navajo youth are an untapped resource that sentative yourself and your identity to help your people. I really can provide innovative approaches to modern issues • Deshane Begay, Northern Navajo Agency represen- encourage our Navajo youth to have bi-cultural skills by blending traditional and modern concepts. It is tative to make policy decisions,” stated Council Delegate time for our Navajo youth to be at the table,” stated • Cody Morgan, Eastern Navajo Agency representa- Tom Chee (Shiprock). Delegate Crotty. tive According to the legislation, the purpose of The legislation states that the youth council • Virlencia T. Begay, Ft. Defiance Agency representa- the youth council would be to provide policy advice to will be established under the executive branch and tive the President, Navajo Nation Council, and the Judicial consist of 12 members, from ages 14 to 24-years old. • Marlon Lexington Murphy, Ft. Defiance Agency Branch in regards to youth issues and concerns. The Two members would be appointed from each of the representative youth council would identify issues impacting Navajo

See “YOUTH COUNCIL”, Page 6 Council extends statute of limitations for ethics and rules cases By Jolene Holgate

On the third day of the Spring Session, the Stacy Allison, stated that the old statute language plaints regarding the conduct and behavior of elected 23rd Navajo Nation Council considered Legislation prohibited her office from filing a case “more than officials. No. 0108-17, which seeks to amend Navajo Nation four years after the action has accrued,” meaning from “They are elected to serve the people – they Code Title II § 3769 to extend the statute of limita- when a last fraudulent check was cashed or signed. need to be held accountable too. They need to show tions from four years to five years for ethics and rules The Navajo Nation Auditor General might file an in- in their work that they work for the people and make cases of tribal officials and Navajo Nation employees, take with the Office of Ethics and Rules today, but the sure they uphold their oaths, morals, and behavior, who are investigated for embezzlement, mismanage- start of that investigation may have occurred two to because it’s not just about money. They should know ment of tribal funds, and ethics violations. three years ago. the rules and responsibilities as elected officials and According to the legislation, the Office of She said that if it reveals an unauthorized use employees,” said Delegate Slim. Ethics and Rules would take no action after five years of Navajo Nation funds actually occurred five years Council Delegate Kee Allen Begay, Jr. (Low from the date of official notice. ago under the old statutory language, the statute of Mountain, Many Farms, Nazlini, Tachee/Blue Gap, Legislation sponsor Council Delegate Dwight limitations would be expired and the Office of Ethics Tselani/Cottonwood) recommended to Council that Witherspoon (Black Mesa, Forest Lake, Hardrock, and Rules would not be able to bring a case to the the Office of Ethics and Rules carry out an assessment Pinon, Whippoorwill), said the Office of Ethics and Navajo Nation Office of Hearings and Appeals for of their office in terms of staffing and resources, and Rules may have limited time, or much time has passed prosecution. to propose a budget for the upcoming fiscal year to since a case was initiated, and extra time is needed In support of the legislation, Council Dele- address their needs to improve their services and case to ensure a full investigation, proper legal filings were gate Nathaniel Brown (Chilchinbeto, Dennehotso, processing. made, and the case was rectified in the best outcome Kayenta) said it was important to extend the statute Council members voted 18-0 to approve Leg- possible for the Navajo Nation. of limitations in order to hold Navajo elected officials islation No. 0108-17, which required two-thirds or 16 “One of the reasons why this was recom- and employees accountable for their participation in supporting votes from the Council. President Russell mended was because of Conditions of Appropriations, embezzlement and mismanagement of funds. Begaye will have ten calendar days to consider the reviews, and sanctions on chapters or departments. As “There is no such thing as an ‘honest mistake’ resolution once it is sent to the Office of the President they come across information for recommendations, – individuals sign off on those documents and know and Vice President. they have to go back a number of years to investigate exactly what they are doing when they are dealing the funds that were expended or unauthorized, and with money. Our Navajo Nation ethics and rules laws sometimes that can go back as far as three administra- have a lot of holes in it, and this is one step closer to tions,” said Delegate Witherspoon. protecting our people’s money and the integrity of our He added that due to the lack of appropriate Nation. It is about accountability and the oath that we staffing and resources, it has led the Office of Ethics took, and I don’t understand how ‘honest mistakes’ and Rules to fall behind on investigating and filing cas- can happen,” said Delegate Brown. es in court. The extension is important to prevent the Council Delegate Tuchoney Slim, Jr. closure of cases because 34-percent of the closures (Bodaway/Gap, Coppermine, K’ai’Bii’To, LeChee, are due to the statute of limitations expiring, said Del- Tonalea/Red Lake) said that crimes against the Nava- egate Witherspoon. jo Nation are not only related to mismanagement of Office of Ethics and Rules executive director Navajo funds, but it is also addressing ethics com- PHOTO (above): Council Delegates discussing Legislation No. 0108-17 duirng the 2017 Spring Council Session.

5 Council amends the Navajo Nation Election Code to shorten the ling and application review periods

By Jolene Holgate

On the final day of the Spring Session, the Na- Council Delegate Dwight Witherspoon (Black Supervisors made the recommendation to amend the vajo Nation Council considered Legislation No. 0098- Mesa, Forest Lake, Hardrock, Pinon, Whippoorwill), election code and provided a supporting resolution. 17, which would amend the Navajo Nation Election co-sponsor for the legislation, said amending the elec- The Navajo Board of Election Supervisors said they Code 11 § 22 and 23 to shorten the candidate filing tion code is needed because it would streamline the have determined that filing and review periods no period from 90-days to 14-days, and the candidate filing and review process. longer need a significant amount of time to process. application review period from 30-days to 14-days. “As many of us know, some Navajo Nation Council members voted 16-0 to approve According to the legislation, the initial pur- Codes are outdated and this is an attempt to update Legislation No. 0098-17. President Russell Begaye pose of the 90-day filing period was to allow candi- one of them. In the past, a petition was required to will have ten calendar days to consider the resolution dates sufficient time to circulate nomination petitions be nominated to run for an office, however, laws have once it is sent to the Office of the President and Vice to gather supporting signatures, but the election laws been changed to just needing to submit an applica- President. have since been amended and nomination petitions tion,” said Delegate Witherspoon. are no longer required. He added that the Navajo Board of Election Navajo Nation Council demands assistance in addressing uranium contamination in the water supply near the community of Sanders

By Jared Touchin

During the second day of the 2017 Spring long. We need all of these entities to come together entitled, “The Puerco-Little River Watershed Council Session on April 18th, the Navajo Nation and fix this problem for the health and wellness of our Navajo Community-Based Uranium Water Quality Council unanimously approved Legislation No. 0345- people,” stated Delegate Smith, who previously noted Assessment Project,” which determined that water 16, demanding support from the U.S. Environmental that the school district has had to provide bottled wells located in Sanders and the school district contain Protection Agency, Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian water to the students to avoid having them consume unsafe levels of uranium in September 2015. Relocation, Navajo Nation Environmental Protec- contaminated water, which is costing the school dis- The Nahata Dziil Commission Governance tion Agency, state of Arizona, and Apache County in trict. through a resolution passed in July 2015 also supports addressing uranium contamination in the water supply “It is becoming a financial burden for the the legislation, which also requests each of the entities near the community of Sanders – located near the school district,” added Delegate Smith. “Our students to provide short-term and long-term alternative water Navajo community of Nahata Dziil in the southwest should not have to worry about the safety of their supplies for the school district, new water lines for the portion of the Navajo Nation. water when they are at school.” community and school district, provide monitoring Legislation sponsor Council Delegate Ray- The legislation states that in August 2016, the and documentation among other requests. mond Smith, Jr. (Houck, Klagetoh, Nahata Dziil, Tsé Si Sanders Unified School District had their water tested The Navajo Nation Council voted 17-0 in sup- áni, Wide Ruins), who represents several chapters near and the results showed that the sample collected ex- port of Legislation No. 0345-16. The Navajo Nation Sanders, has advocated for the small rural communi- ceeded the maximum contaminate level for uranium. Council serves as the final authority for the bill. ties particularly for students within the Sanders Unified It further states that the community and the school School District that have been affected by the contam- are in need of new water lines to prevent additional inated water supply. contamination from the water delivery system. “This has been an ongoing problem for too The bill also cites a water assessment study Youth Council / cont. from Page 5 youth and offer guidance and solutions to tribal lead- legislation and to consider the ers. recommendations from other During the discussion, Council Delegate Davis youth organizations within the Filfred (Mexican Water, Aneth, Teecnospos, Tółikan, Navajo Nation. Red Mesa) shared a concern for the legislation, which At the conclusion of the centered on the well being of youth council members. discussion, the Navajo Nation “It is hard for me to approve this legislation. Council approved Legislation As a father and a leader, we protect our children from No. 0019-17 with a 15-2 vote. negative conflicts and issues. Some people have harsh The President will have ten words and thoughts and it is sensitive for our children calendar days to consider the to be in that negative atmosphere. I am worried about resolution once it is sent to the their well being,” stated Delegate Filfred. Office of the President and Vice Council Delegate Steven Begay (Coyote Can- President. yon, Mexican Springs, Naschitti, Tohatchi, Bahastl’a’a’) PHOTO (above): Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty and members of the Navajo recommended the youth council to consider includ- Nation Youth Council during the discussion of Legislation No. 0019-17 on the third day ing Navajo principles and values within the enabling of the 2017 Spring Council Session on April 19, 2017.

6 2017 Spring Council Session Recognitions

PHOTO (above): Council Delegate Kee Allen Begay, Jr. recognizing Helen Yazzie and Family for PHOTO (above): Council Delegate Tom L. Chee recognizing the Shiprock High School JRTOC for for the service and advocacy regarding uranium contaminated sites awareness during the 2017 winning the 2016 – 2017 New Mexico State JROTC Military Skills Meet (5A) championship title. Spring Counci Session. The Nez family continues to support research and assessments, commu- The JRTOC also posted the colors during the opening day of the 2017 Spring Council Session on nity engagement, and uranium policy initiatives. April 17, 2017.

PHOTO (above): Council Delegate recognizing Carmirae Holguin and DesignBuildBLUFF of the PHOTO (above): Council Delegate Leonard Tsosie recognizing Dee Yazzie and Dan Arnold of University of during the 2017 Spring Council Session for the close partnership and commit- KTNN AM - 660 during the 2017 Spring Council Session for their outstanding Navajo cultural ment with the Dennehotso Sweat Equity Project and providing the opportunity to build suitable, teachings and entertainment for the “The Voice of the Navajo Nation”. safe, and comfortable homes within the Navajo Nation.

PHOTO (above): Council Delegate Raymond Smith, Jr. recognizing the Renewal of Hope Task PHOTO (above): Council Delegate Jonathan L. Hale recognizing Cody Jesus during the 2017 Force during the 2017 Spring Council Session for their outstanding service and successfully Spring Council Session for winning the 2016 Indian National Finals Rodeo Bull Riding Champion- completing the task of closing three liquor establishments within the Sanders, Ariz. area. The ship and thanking Mr. Jesus for proudly representing the Navajo Nation and serving as a positive task force’s effort has made the surrounding communities safer and reunited many families. role model for Native youth.

7 2017 Spring Council Session Legislation Results

*Chaired the discussion - Only votes in the event of a tie

LEGISLATION 0403-16 LEGISLATION 0345-16 LEGISLATION 0431-16 LEGISLATION 0355-16 LEGISLATION 0395-16

Amending Resolution CJA- Requesting support from the Approving Supplemental Adopting the Síhasin Fund Amending 2 N.N.C. § 501 03-14 extending the time for Environmental Funding from the Unreserved, Twin Arrows/Glittering and adding section 2 N.N.C. a limited waiver of sovereign Protection Agency, the Office of Undesignated Fund Balance Mountain Family Enter- § 503. immunity to allow the Navajo Navajo-Hopi Indian Relocation, in the amount of $248,587 to tainment Center Economic Nation to be sued in Federal the Navajo Nation Environmen- the Navajo Nation Election Ad- Development Expediture District Court for compliance tal Protections Agency, the state ministration Office to hold the Plan pursuant to Resolution with the National Environmen- of Arizona, Apache County, Ar- Transportation Stimulus Plan CD-68-14 and 12 N.N.C. § § tal Protection Act to carry out izona for Assistance in address- Referendum 2501-2508 the United States Department ing unranium contamination in of Housing and Urban Devel- the water supply near Sanders, opment Grants and authoriz- Arizona. ing the President of the Navajo Nation to be the certifying tribal official to execute Form 7015.15 through September 20, 2021.

PRIMARY SPONSOR PRIMARY SPONSOR PRIMARY SPONSOR PRIMARY SPONSOR PRIMARY SPONSOR Raymond Smith, Jr. Walter Phelps Jonathan L. Hale Jonathan L. Hale Davis Filfred ACTION: PASSED ACTION: REFERRED to Naa- ACTION: REFERRED to ACTION: FAILED ACTION: FAILED bik’iyátí’ Committee Naabik’iyátí’ Committee (Required 2/3 or 16 votes from (Required 2/3 or 16 votes from YEA (17): (Required 2/3 or 16 votes from Council) Council) Kee Allen Begay, Jr. YEA (14): Council) Steven Begay Norman M. Begay YEA (9): YEA (14): Nelson S. BeGaye Steven Begay YEA (13): Nelson S. BeGaye Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Benjamin L. Bennett Benjamin L. Bennett Norman M. Begay Nathaniel Brown Steven Begay Tom Chee Tom Chee Steven Begay Amber Kanazbah Crotty Nelson S. BeGaye Seth Damon Amber Kanazbah Crotty Benjamin L. Bennett Seth Damon Benjamin L. Bennett Davis Filfred Seth Damon Tom Chee Davis Filfred Nathaniel Brown Jonathan Hale Davis Filfred Amber Kanazbah Crotty Jonathan Hale Tom Chee Jonathan Perry Jonathan Hale Seth Damon Lee Jack, Sr. Amber Kanazbah Crotty Leonard H. Pete Jonathan Perry Davis Filfred Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Seth Damon Walter Phelps Leonard H. Pete Jonathan Hale Dwight Witherspoon Herman Daniels, Jr. Alton Joe Shepherd Walter Phelps Lee Jack, Sr. Davis Filfred Raymond Smith, Jr. Otto Tso Leonard H. Pete NAY 14): Leonard H. Pete Otto Tso Leonard Tsosie Walter Phelps Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Walter Phelps Leonard Tsosie Dwight Witherspoon Otto Tso Norman M. Begay Alton Joe Shepherd Dwight Witherspoon Leonard Tsosie Steven Begay Dwight Witherspoon Edmund Yazzie NAY (6): Benjamin L. Bennett Kee Allen Begay, Jr. NAY (7): Tom Chee NAY (6): NAY (0): Nelson S. BeGaye Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Herman Daniels, Jr. Jonathan Hale Lee Jack, Sr. Nelson S. BeGaye Jonathan Perry Tuchoney Slim, Jr. NOT VOTING (7): Alton Joe Shepherd Jonathan Perry Leonard H. Pete Raymond Smith, Jr. *Speaker LoRenzo Bates Raymond Smith, Jr. Alton Joe Shepherd Walter Phelps Otto Tso Norman M. Begay Edmund Yazzie Raymond Smith, Jr. Alton Joe Shepherd Leonard Tsosie Nathaniel Brown Dwight Witherspoon Raymond Smith, Jr. Edmund Yazzie Amber Kanazbah Crotty NOT VOTING (4): Edmund Yazzie Otto Tso Herman Daniels, Jr. *Speaker LoRenzo Bates Leonard Tsosie NOT VOTING (4): Lee Jack, Sr. Herman Daniels, Jr. NOT VOTING (4): Edmund Yazzie *Speaker LoRenzo Bates Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Nathaniel Brown *Speaker LoRenzo Bates Lee Jack, Sr. Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Nathaniel Brown NOT VOTING (1): Jonathan Perry Herman Daniels, Jr. *Speaker LoRenzo Bate Norman M. Begay Tuchoney Slim, Jr.

8 2017 Spring Council Session Legislation Results

*Chaired the discussion - Only votes in the event of a tie

LEGISLATION 0020-17 LEGISLATION 0108-17 LEGISLATION 0035-17 LEGISLATION 0047-17 LEGISLATION 0107-17

Adopting the Síhasin Fund Amending the Navajo Nation Approving the Reinstatement Appointing Mr. Emmett Kerley Approving and Confirming the Senior Citizens Expenditure Code Title 2 at 2 N.N.C. § of Sean Jeffry King as a Mem- to the Commission on Navajo Nomination of Crystal J. Cree Plan Pursuant to CD-68-14 and 3769 ber of the Navajo Nation Government Development as to the Navajo Government 12 N.N.C. § § 2501-2508 the Western Agency Council Development Commission Representative

PRIMARY SPONSOR PRIMARY SPONSOR PRIMARY SPONSOR PRIMARY SPONSOR PRIMARY SPONSOR Amber Kanazbah Crotty Dwight Witherspoon Edmund Yazzie Walter Phelps Jonathan L. Hale

ACTION: TABLED ACTION: PASSED ACTION: PASSED ACTION: PASSED ACTION: PASSED (Required 2/3 or 16 votes from (Required 2/3 or 16 votes from Council) Council) YEA (18): YEA (18): YEA (15): Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Kee Allen Begay, Jr. YEA (11): YEA (18): Norman M. Begay Steven Begay Steven Begay Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Steven Begay Benjamin L. Bennett Nathaniel Brown Norman M. Begay Norman M. Begay Benjamin L. Bennett Nathaniel Brown Tom Chee Steven Begay Steven Begay Nathaniel Brown Tom Chee Amber Kanazbah Crotty Tom Chee Benjamin L. Bennett Tom Chee Amber Kanazbah Crotty Seth Damon Amber Kanazbah Crotty Nathaniel Brown Amber Kanazbah Crotty Seth Damon Herman Daniels, Jr. Davis Filfred Tom Chee Herman Daniels, Jr. Herman Daniels, Jr. Jonathan Hale Jonathan Hale Amber Kanazbah Crotty Davis Filfred Davis Filfred Lee Jack, Sr. Jonathan Perry Herman Daniels, Jr. Lee Jack, Sr. Jonathan Hale Jonathan Perry Walter Phelps Davis Filfred Jonathan Perry Lee Jack, Sr. Walter Phelps Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Jonathan Hale Walter Phelps Jonathan Perry Raymond Smith, Jr. Edmund Yazzie Jonathan Perry Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Walter Phelps Otto Tso Walter Phelps Raymond Smith, Jr. Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Leonard Tsosie NAY (5): Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Otto Tso Otto Tso Edmund Yazzie Nathaniel Brown Raymond Smith, Jr. Leonard Tsosie Leonard Tsosie Herman Daniels, Jr. Otto Tso Dwight Witherspoon Dwight Witherspoon NAY (1): Otto Tso Leonard Tsosie Edmund Yazzie Edmund Yazzie Davis Filfred Leonard Tsosie Dwight Witherspoon Dwight Witherspoon Edmund Yazzie NAY (0): NAY (0): NOT VOTING (8): *Speaker LoRenzo Bates NOT VOTING (6): NAY (0): NOT VOTING (6): NOT VOTING (6): Norman M. Begay *Speaker LoRenzo Bates *Speaker LoRenzo Bates *Speaker LoRenzo Bates Nelson S. BeGaye Nelson S. BeGaye NOT VOTING (6): Nelson S. BeGaye Norman M. Begay Benjamin L. Bennett Benjamin L. Bennett *Speaker LoRenzo Bates Seth Damon Nelson S. BeGaye Leonard H. Pete Seth Damon Nelson S. BeGaye Jonathan Hale Leonard H. Pete Alton Joe Shepherd Lee Jack, Sr. Seth Damon Leonard H. Pete Alton Joe Shepherd Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Leonard H. Pete Lee Jack, Sr. Alton Joe Shepherd Raymond Smith, Jr. Dwight Witherspoon Alton Joe Shepherd Leonard H. Pete Raymond Smith, Jr. Alton Joe Shepherd

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*Chaired the discussion - Only votes in the event of a tie

LEGISLATION 0229-16 LEGISLATION 0335-16 LEGISLATION 0347-16 LEGISLATION 0042-17 LEGISLATION 0145-17

Approving Supplemental Approving Supplemental Rescinding CAP-18-14; Au- Designating that the Net Pro- An action relating to an Emer- Funding from the Unreserved, Funding from the Unreserved, thorizing the Navajo Nation ceeds recieved from the Unit- gency; Amending CJA-13-17 Undesignated Fund Balance Undesignated Fund Balance Chapters to submit proposals ed States through Settlement regarding the Effective Date in the Amount of $400,000, in in the Amount of $3,000,000, for the Capital Improvement of Navajo Ramah Chapter, ET to Address the threat to Direct the form of a grant, for Diné to the Navajo Nation Chapter Plan to the Capital Improve- AL, V. Jewell, No. 90-CV-957 Services to the Navajo Nation Bii Association for Disabled Veterans Organizations ment Office, or its Succes- (D.N.M.), be Deposited in the Citizens, Inc. sor; Directing the Capital Síhasin Fund Pursuant to CD- Improvement Office, or its 68-14 and 12 N.N.C. § 22501 Successor, to develop the Capital Improvement Priority List in full compliance with the Navajo Nation Capital Improvement Process as codified at 12 N.N.C. § 860 ET SEQ; Directing the Capital Improvement Office, or its Successor, to provide a report PRIMARY SPONSOR PRIMARY SPONSOR to the Naabik’iyátí’ Committee PRIMARY SPONSOR PRIMARY SPONSOR Walter Phelps Raymond Smith, Jr. regarding the Capital Improve- Walter Phelps Jonathan Perry ment Priority List no later than ACTION: PASSED ACTION: TABLED January 12, 2017 ACTION: REFERRED to Naa- ACTION: PASSED bik’iyátí’ Committee YEA (17): YEA (14): YEA (16): PRIMARY SPONSOR Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Kee Allen Begay, Jr. YEA (9): Steven Begay Norman M. Begay Speaker LoRenzo Bates Norman M. Begay Benjamin L. Bennett Steven Begay Steven Begay ACTION: PASSED Norman M. Begay Nathaniel Brown Nathaniel Brown Steven Begay Nelson S. BeGaye Tom Chee Tom Chee YEA (21): Nelson S. BeGaye Benjamin L. Bennett Amber Kanazbah Crotty Seth Damon Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Nathaniel Brown Amber Kanazbah Crotty Herman Daniels, Jr. Herman Daniels, Jr. Norman M. Begay Seth Damon Seth Damon Davis Filfred Jonathan Hale Steven Begay Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Herman Daniels, Jr. Jonathan Hale Jonathan Perry Nelson S. BeGaye Leonard Tsosie Jonathan Perry Lee Jack, Sr. Leonard H. Pete Benjamin L. Bennett Dwight Witherspoon Leonard H. Pete Jonathan Perry Walter Phelps Nathaniel Brown Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Walter Phelps Raymond Smith, Jr. Tom Chee NAY (8): Raymond Smith, Jr. Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Otto Tso Amber Kanazbah Crotty Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Otto Tso Raymond Smith, Jr. Dwight Witherspoon Seth Damon Tom Chee Leonard Tsosie Otto Tso Herman Daniels, Jr. Amber Kanazbah Crotty Dwight Witherspoon Leonard Tsosie NAY (5): Davis Filfred Herman Daniels, Jr. Edmund Yazzie Edmund Yazzie Nelson S. BeGaye Jonathan Hale Jonathan Perry Amber Kanazbah Crotty Jonathan Perry Raymond Smith, Jr. NAY (4): NAY (0): Davis Filfred Leonard H. Pete Otto Tso Nathaniel Brown Leonard Tsosie Walter Phelps Edmund Yazzie Tom Chee NOT VOTING (7): Edmund Yazzie Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Lee Jack, Sr. *Speaker LoRenzo Bates Raymond Smith, Jr. NOT VOTING (7): Walter Phelps Norman M. Begay NOT VOTING (5): Otto Tso Benjamin L. Bennett Nelson S. BeGaye *Speaker LoRenzo Bates Leonard Tsosie Davis Filfred NOT VOTING (4): Seth Damon Benjamin L. Bennett Dwight Witherspoon *Jonathan Hale *Speaker LoRenzo Bates Leonard H. Pete Lee Jack, Sr. Edmund Yazzie Lee Jack, Sr. Davis Filfred Alton Joe Shepherd Alton Joe Shepherd Leonard H. Pete Jonathan Hale Dwight Witherspoon Tuchoney Slim, Jr. NAY (0): Walter Phelps Alton Joe Shepherd Alton Joe Shepherd NOT VOTING (3): *Speaker LoRenzo Bates Lee Jack, Sr. Alton Joe Shepherd

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*Chaired the discussion - Only votes in the event of a tie

LEGISLATION 0055-17 LEGISLATION 0098-17 LEGISLATION 0102-17 LEGISLATION 0111-17 LEGISLATION 0119-17

Enacting the “Navajo Nation Amending the Navajo Nation Confirming Paulene T. Thomas Amending CD-67-06, Estab- Amending Resolution CMY- Public Safety System Fund Act Election Code at 11 N.N.C. as the Navajo Gaming Regula- lishing August 14th of each 35-85 by Changing the Date of 2017,” Amending Title 12 § § 22 and 23 by Shortening tory Office Executive Director year the Navajo Nation Code of “Navajo Nation Sovereign- of the Navajo Nation Code Candidate Filing Period from Talkers Day and as a Navajo ty Day” Within the Navajo and Establishing the “Navajo 90 to 14 Days and Shortening Nation Holiday, to an Ob- Nation from April 16th of each Nation Public Safety System the Candidate Application served Holiday of the Navajo year to the Fourth Monday the Fund” to include moneys Review Period from 30 to 14 Nation Month of April of each year, to recieved from the United Days an Observed Holiday on April States through Settlement of 16th of each year within the Ramah Navajo Chapter, ET AL. Navajo Nation V. Jewel

PRIMARY SPONSOR PRIMARY SPONSOR PRIMARY SPONSOR PRIMARY SPONSOR PRIMARY SPONSOR Edmund Yazzie Jonathan L. Hale Alton Joe Shepherd Jonathan L. Hale Jonathan L. Hale

ACTION: REFERRED to Naa- ACTION: PASSED ACTION: PASSED ACTION: PASSED ACTION: PASSED bik’iyátí’ Committee YEA (16): YEA (14): YEA (10): YEA (10): YEA (10): Norman M. Begay Norman M. Begay Norman M. Begay Norman M. Begay Norman M. Begay Steven Begay Steven Begay Steven Begay Steven Begay Steven Begay Nelson S. BeGaye Nelson S. BeGaye Tom Chee Amber Kanazbah Crotty Nelson S. BeGaye Tom Chee Tom Chee Amber Kanazbah Crotty Seth Damon Tom Chee Amber Kanazbah Crotty Amber Kanazbah Crotty Seth Damon Herman Daniels, Jr. Seth Damon Seth Damon Seth Damon Jonathan Perry Jonathan Perry Lee Jack, Sr. Herman Daniels, Jr. Herman Daniels, Jr. Walter Phelps Walter Phelps Walter Phelps Lee Jack, Sr. Lee Jack, Sr. Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Jonathan Perry Jonathan Perry Leonard Tsosie Leonard Tsosie Leonard Tsosie Walter Phelps Walter Phelps Dwight Witherspoon Dwight Witherspoon Dwight Witherspoon Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Raymond Smith, Jr. Otto Tso NAY (5): NAY (4): NAY (7): Otto Tso Leonard Tsosie Nelson S. BeGaye Nelson S. BeGaye Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Leonard Tsosie Dwight Witherspoon Herman Daniels, Jr. Lee Jack, Sr. Amber Kanazbah Crotty Dwight Witherspoon Lee Jack, Sr. Raymond Smith, Jr. Herman Daniels, Jr. Edmund Yazzie NAY (1): Raymond Smith, Jr. Otto Tso Jonathan Perry Raymond Smith, Jr. Otto Tso Raymond Smith, Jr. NAY (0): NOT VOTING (10): Otto Tso NOT VOTING (9): NOT VOTING (9): *Speaker LoRenzo Bates Edmund Yazzie NOT VOTING (8): *Speaker LoRenzo Bates *Speaker LoRenzo Bates Kee Allen Begay, Jr. *Speaker LoRenzo Bates Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Benjamin L. Bennett NOT VOTING (7): Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Benjamin L. Bennett Benjamin L. Bennett Nathaniel Brown *Speaker LoRenzo Bates Benjamin L. Bennett Nathaniel Brown Nathaniel Brown Tom Chee Benjamin L. Bennett Nathaniel Brown Davis Filfred Davis Filfred Davis Filfred Nathaniel Brown Davis Filfred Jonathan Hale Jonathan Hale Jonathan Hale Davis Filfred Jonathan Hale Leonard H. Pete Leonard H. Pete Leonard H. Pete Jonathan Hale Leonard H. Pete Alton Joe Shepherd Alton Joe Shepherd Alton Joe Shepherd Leonard H. Pete Alton Joe Shepherd Edmund Yazzie Edmund Yazzie Edmund Yazzie Alton Joe Shepherd

11 23rd Navajo Nation Council Standing Committees, Subcommittees, Task Forces, and Commissions Council Standing Committees

Budget and Finance Health, Education, and Human Law and Order Committee Resources and Development Committee Services Committee Committee Edmund Yazzie (Chair) Seth Damon (Chair) Jonathan Hale (Chair) Raymond Smith, Jr. (Vice Chair) Alton Joe Shepherd (Chair) Dwight Witherspoon (Vice Chair) Norman M. Begay (Vice Chair) Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Benjamin L. Bennett (Vice Chair) Tom T. Chee Steven Begay Herman Daniels, Jr. Davis Filfred Lee Jack, Sr. Nathaniel Brown Otto Tso Walter Phelps Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Nelson S. BeGaye Leonard H. Pete Leonard Tsosie Amber Kanazbah Crotty Jonathan Perry

Subcommittees and Task Forces

Naabik’iyátí’ Committee’s Naabik’iyátí’ Committee’s Naabik’iyátí’ Committee’s Naabik’iyátí’ Committee’s Naabik’iyátí’ Committee’s Síhasin Fund Subcommittee Arizona Gaming Subcommittee Little Colorado River Water State Task Force Title II Reform Subcommittee Leonard Tsosie Rights Subcommittee Nelson S. BeGay3 Alton Joe Shepherd Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Alton Joe Shepherd Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Jonathan Hale Walter Phelps Steven Begay Norman M. Begay Nathaniel Brown Walter Phelps Otto Tso Nathaniel Brown Tom T. Chee Tom T. Chee Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Lee Jack, Sr. Tom T. Chee Amber Kanazbah Crotty Seth Damon Otto Tso Dwight Witherspoon Seth Damon Seth Damon Davis Filfred Dwight Witherspoon Alton Joe Shepherd Herman Daniels, Jr. Davis Filfred Lee Jack, Sr. Davis Filfred Jonathan Perry Jonathan Perry Jonathan Hale Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Walter Phelps Naabik’iyátí’ Committee’s Naabik’iyátí’ Committee’s Walter Phelps Otto Tso Otto Tso Sexual Assault Prevention Subcommittee Sacred Sites Task Force

Amber Kanazbah Crotty LoRenzo Bates Jonathan Perry Davis Filfred Nathaniel Brown Jonathan Hale Jonathan L. Hale Jonathan Perry Otto Tso Otto Tso Dwight Witherspoon Dwight Witherspoon

Commissions

Eastern Navajo Land Commission Navajo-Hopi Land Commission Utah Navajo Commission Leonard Tsosie Walter Phelps Nathaniel Brown Norman M. Begay Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Herman Daniels, Jr. Seth Damon Lee Jack, Sr. Davis Filfred Jonathan Perry Alton Joe Shepherd Edmund Yazzie Tuchoney Slim, Jr. Raymond Smith, Jr. Otto Tso Dwight Witherspoon

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