Staff Reports
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council will convene its 2026 Fall Session Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 am in the Navajo Nation Council Chamber in Window Rock, Ariz.
“The Fall Session is an opportunity for the Council to address the needs of our communities, review legislation, and make decisions that affect the well-being of our people,” Speaker Crystalyne Curley said. “As we work through the items before us, we remain committed to responsible governance and ensuring the voices and concerns of Navajo citizens are reflected in our work.”
Before the opening session, two awareness walks will take place at 8:30 am. The annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk, organized by the Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives Task Force, will begin at the Navajo Nation Museum and conclude at the Council Chamber.
The Walking in Beauty/Above and Beyond Our Disabilities Awareness Walk, organized by the Navajo Nation Advisory Council on Disability, will begin at 8:30 am. at the Window Rock Flea Market and also conclude at the Council Chamber.
The Ryedale Largo Dance Group will perform outside the Council Chamber at 8:30 am to kick off the opening session.
Opening day ceremonies will include the posting of colors by the Ganado Chapter Veterans Group. The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by 2026-2027 Miss Eastern Navajo Janae Bailey Wagner, the National Anthem will be performed by 2026-2027 Miss Central Navajo Thomilethia Chee, and the invocation will be delivered by 2026-2027 Miss Navajo Nation Rochelle Francisco.
In accordance with Title 2 of the Navajo Nation Code, the Council is also scheduled to receive the State of the Navajo Nation Address during the Fall Session.
The 2026 Fall Session will continue through Oct. 23, as the Council considers legislation, receives reports, and addresses matters affecting the Navajo Nation.
The 25th Navajo Nation Council encourages the public to attend the opening day of the Fall Session or follow the proceedings through the Council’s livestream. The session will be broadcast live on the Council’s Facebook page (@navajonationcouncil) and YouTube channel (@NavajoNationCouncil).
To view the proposed agenda and receive updates on the 2026 Fall Session, visit http://www.navajonationcouncil.org and select “Meetings.”
