Overview:
The 25th Navajo Nation Council will convene its five-day Fall Session Oct. 19-23 in Window Rock, Arizona, to consider legislation, hear the State of the Navajo Nation Address and address issues affecting Diné communities.
The 25th Navajo Nation Council will convene its 2026 Fall Session Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 23, beginning at 10 a.m. daily in the Navajo Nation Council Chamber in Window Rock.
The five-day session will focus on legislation, reports and issues affecting the well-being of the Navajo people. The Council is also scheduled to receive the State of the Navajo Nation Address, as required under Title 2 of the Navajo Nation Code.
“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,” said Speaker Crystalyne Curley. “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 Monday, two awareness walks will begin at 8:30 a.m., bringing attention to issues affecting Diné communities.
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 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 a.m. to mark the opening of the 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, while 2026-2027 Miss Central Navajo Thomilethia Chee will perform the National Anthem. The invocation will be delivered by 2026-2027 Miss Navajo Nation Rochelle Francisco.
The Fall Session will continue through Oct. 23 as council delegates consider legislation, receive reports and address matters affecting the Navajo Nation.
The 25th Navajo Nation Council encourages the public to attend the opening day or follow the proceedings through its livestream on Facebook (@navajonationcouncil) and YouTube (@NavajoNationCouncil).
The proposed agenda and updates are available at www.navajonationcouncil.org under “Meetings.”
