WHC Index
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| Official Tribe Name | Navajo Nation (Diné) |
|---|---|
| Primary Location * | Arizona, New Mexico, Utah (USA) |
| Current Population * | ~399,000 enrolled members |
| Chief or Matriarch | President Buu Nygren (in office 2023– ) |
| Treaty Area * | Treaty of 1868 established the reservation after the Long Walk |
| Primary Indigenous Language * | Diné bizaad (official language Dec 2024 / Exec. Orders 2025) |
| Main Economic Activities | Public sector, energy, tourism (parks), crafts, agriculture |
| Cultural Events | Navajo Nation Fair |
| Schools on the Reserve | Community schools + Navajo Technical University |
| Health Services | Navajo Dept. of Health |
| Notable Historical Event | The Long Walk (1864) and return under 1868 Treaty |
| Traditional Land Boundaries | Dinétah (ancestral homeland in the SW US) |
| Environmental Initiatives | Solar, water & land restoration programs |
| Governance Structure | Executive, 24-member Legislative Council, Judicial |
| Youth Programs | Office of Diné Youth (health, education, recreation) |
| Land Provenance Instruments and Negotiations | Treaty of 1868 |
| Infrastructure Projects | Electrification, water lines, broadband via NTUA |
| Culture and Language Preservation Initiatives | Language mandates |
| Partnerships or seeking Partnerships | Health, education & clean energy partnerships |
| Goals for the Next Five Years: | Improve water/electricity/roads |
| State/Province | Arizona, New Mexico, Utah |
| Website Contact | https://www.navajo-nsn.gov/ |