Office of Navajo Government Development

06/02/2026

Today, we recognize the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, which granted U.S. citizenship to Native Americans.

While this was an important moment in history, citizenship did not immediately guarantee full voting rights, equal treatment, or fair representation. Native people continued to fight for their voices to be heard.

As the Office of Navajo Government Development has completed its educational presentations and public opinion collection on the Navajo Government Reform Proposal, we acknowledge the Navajo people who participated, asked questions, and shared their concerns.

This moment reminds us that civic participation is powerful. Our voices, our votes, and our responsibility continue to shape the future of the Navajo Nation.

The power remains with the Navajo People.

The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 granted Native Americans citizen...

05/29/2026

As we enter the weekend, the Commission on Navajo Government Development and the Office of Navajo Government Development would like to remind our Diné people of an important time in our history.

Monday, June 1, 2026, is Navajo Treaty Day. The Treaty of 1868 marks a significant moment in the recognition of Navajo sovereignty and the return of our people to our homelands.

This day represents the resilience, strength, and determination of the Diné people to return home, preserve our way of life, and continue forward as a sovereign Nation.

As we reflect on this historic day, we also recognize our continuing responsibility to protect Navajo sovereignty, strengthen Navajo governance, and uphold the collective will of the Navajo People.

The Office of Navajo Government Development remains committed to supporting the ongoing work of government reform and ensuring that the voices of the Navajo People guide the future of our Nation.

Ahéhee’ for your continued support.

05/29/2026

Good morning,

Today is the deadline to submit public comments directly to the Office of Navajo Government Development.

To ensure your comments are formally received and considered, they must be submitted through one of the official options provided on our website. Comments not submitted through the formal process may not be included in the official record.

Please visit our website today and submit your comments directly to the Office of Navajo Government Development.

To submit your Comment/Recommendations, go to our website at: https://ongd.navajo-nsn.gov/Public-Comment

05/27/2026

Reminder: The deadline to submit comments and recommendations on the Navajo Government Reform Proposal is quickly approaching.
We encourage the Navajo People to review the document and provide input before we begin the next steps of this historic reform project.
Your voice matters. Your recommendations help shape the future of our government.
Please submit your comments before the deadline.

Good morning, everyone. The deadline to submit comments and recommendations for the Navajo Government Reform Proposal has been extended to Friday, May 29, 2026.

If you would like to submit comments, recommendations, or feedback on the proposal, please visit our website to learn more about the submission process. Community input remains essential to ensuring the proposal reflects the voices of the Diné people across the Navajo Nation.

🌐 www.ongd.navajo-nsn.gov/Public-Comment

05/21/2026

The Office of Navajo Government Development encourages all eligible Navajo voters to register and be ready to participate in the 2026 Navajo Nation Election.

The Navajo Nation Elections Office will be holding voter registration drives at several urban/metro locations, including Tucson, Denver, Phoenix, Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and the New Mexico Indian Market. Voter registration closes on June 11, 2026.

Please bring the REQUIRED documents:
Certificate of Navajo Indian Blood (CIB),
Social Security Card, and
Driver’s License or State-Issued ID.
****Names must match on all three documents.****

For the full schedule or more information, please contact the Navajo Nation Elections Office or your Agency Elections Office.
Your vote is your voice. Register today and help shape the future of the Navajo Nation.

05/19/2026

Good morning, dóó Ya'át'ééh nihi kéí dóó dine'é, Join us this morning here at Fire Rock Casino.

We are here to conduct an educational presentation on the Navajo Government Reform Proposal. This will be the final public educational presentation that the Office of Navajo Government Development (ONGD) will conduct on the reform proposal before moving forward into the next phase of the task entrusted to this office in 1989.

We look forward to seeing you join us both in person and online as we continue these important discussions regarding the future of Navajo governance and the voices of the Navajo people.

The agenda for online attendees is attached below.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81891459156?pwd=KT9fkEXtwoFAG1RJN5YrubEtmx7ahr.1

Meeting ID: 818 9145 9156
Passcode: 072432

05/12/2026

Ya'át'ééh!!

Next week on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, we will be conducting our final public educational presentation in Church Rock at Fire Rock Casino to provide voters an opportunity to learn more about the Navajo Government Reform Proposal before the public comment deadline.

Public comments and recommendations must be submitted by Friday, May 29, 2026.

For those who are unable to attend in person, the presentation will be livestreamed online.

We hope to see you there and encourage everyone to participate in this important discussion regarding the future of Navajo governance.

05/12/2026

Reminder, this Thursday, May 14, 2026, we will be in Naschitti to present on the Navajo Government Reform Proposal. Join us and learn more on the reform proposal.

**** RESCHEDULED PRESENTATION FOR NASCHITTI ****

The presentation for Naschitti Community has been rescheduled.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, we will be presenting at the Naschitti Governance building.

05/06/2026

Good morning, everyone. The deadline to submit comments and recommendations for the Navajo Government Reform Proposal has been extended to Friday, May 29, 2026.

If you would like to submit comments, recommendations, or feedback on the proposal, please visit our website to learn more about the submission process. Community input remains essential to ensuring the proposal reflects the voices of the Diné people across the Navajo Nation.

🌐 www.ongd.navajo-nsn.gov/Public-Comment