Wááshindoon Weekly

October 3, 2025

WEEKLY UPDATES

A glimpse into our office's week

Lapse in Appropriations Forces Federal Government Shutdown


After Congress failed to agree on any of the 12 standard appropriations bills or a continuing resolution, the United States federal government has largely shuttered, with essential employees going unpaid.

Navajo Nation Launches Agricultural Resource Management Plan


Officials from the Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources and the Department of Fish & Wildlife are working on the latest version of the 10-year plan.

Orange Shirt Day


The 25th Navajo Nation Council recognizes the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools, honoring Native children who were forcibly taken from their homes and communities to attend these schools.

Barefoot Publishers


Representatives from Barefoot Books, an independent children’s book publisher, visited the Navajo Nation Washington Office this week to present a special gift: 18 newly published bilingual Navajo-English books. 

WEEK IN REVIEW

Noteworthy headlines you might have missed

Oklahoma Linemen Volunteer for "Light Up Navajo" Initiative

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Navajo School Districts Celebrate Major Gains in Student Scores

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She lived 77 years without electricity. Now in her 80s, a Navajo elder is getting her first house

12 News Phoenix


Victoria Benally is among 84 Diné elders chosen to receive modular homes through an initiative launched by the Navajo-Hopi Land Commission, utilizing a portion of $14 million received under the American Rescue Plan Act.

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