WEEKLY UPDATES

A glimpse into our office's week

Diné Saani Silatsoi Color Guard Honors Veterans

On Wednesday, November 11, members of the Diné Saani Silaltsoi Color Guard had the honor of serving as the flag bearers for the Veterans Day ceremony at the Military Women's Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. During the ceremony, the two members also spoke during the event, discussing the unique experiences of service and return to civilian life that our Diné warriors have lived.

NNWO Deputy Executive Director Provides Reflective Comments at Dr. Jane Goodall Memorial Service

On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, NNWO Deputy Executive Director DeWayne Crank provided reflective comments at the Memorial Service for renowned Primatologist and Anthropologist Dr. Jane Goodall.

NNWO Shares Navajo History and Code Talker Legacy with Ingleside Residents

This week, NNWO staff delivered a presentation titled "The Language that Won the War" at Ingleside at King Farm's Engaged Living Senior Community near Washington, D.C.

The Federal Government Shutdown is Over

On Wednesday, November 12, President Trump signed a Continuing Resolution bill passed by Congress on the same day. After 43 days, the longest government shutdown ended when eight Senate Democrats voted yes on the Continuing Resolution that would, for most of the government, extend last year's spending levels through the end of January.

WEEK IN REVIEW

Noteworthy headlines you might have missed

New Mexico's Fire Rock Navajo Casino marks 17 years of gaming and workforce growth

YogoNet Gaming News

Domestic Violence in Native communities is focus of new survey

Indian Country Today

Sen. Bernie Sanders Endorses Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate

Native News Online

Relatives with whom we share the land - black bear in Navajo Nation

National Geographic

Deandra Jones (Navajo), a National Geographic Explorer and biologist, is studying black bears on the Navajo Nation. The five year project is investigating the bears' habitat and how communities can encourage positive interactions between humans and bears, with support from the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society, Navajo Nation Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the National Geographic Society. Read More

WEEK IN REVIEW

Noteworthy headlines you might have missed

THIS WEEK

No Significant Hearings

NEXT WEEK

Legislative hearing on H.R. 4276 (Rep. Case,) to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act, H.R. 5515 (Rep. Hurd) Indian Trust Asset Reform Act, H.R. 5682 (Rep. Issa), H.R. 5696 (Rep. LaMalfa) Strengthening Tribal Real Estate Authority and Modernizing Land for Indigenous Nation Expansion Act

House Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:15am in 1334 Longworth House Office Building. More Information

Hearings to examine S.Res.493, reducing the annual rate of pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs during a year

Senate Rules and Administration

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 2:30m in 301 Russell Senate Office Building. More Information

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