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Resources

Trusted Navajo Nation links for voters and community members — elections, government, health care, uranium and water-quality reports, utilities and internet, 911 addressing, housing, education, jobs, justice, and Diné news.

Accountability

Navajo Nation Office of the Auditor General

Independent internal auditors of the Navajo Nation government; audits programs, enterprises, and chapters to pursue waste and abuse.

Business

Navajo Business Opportunity Act (NBOA)

Priority system for Navajo-owned businesses in NN procurement

Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development

Economic development programs and business licensing

Change Labs (start a business on the Nation)

Native-led nonprofit on the Navajo Nation offering coaching, workshops, and financing for entrepreneurs; includes a guide to doing business on Navajo.

Navajo Nation Tribal Enterprises (Division of Economic Development)

Directory of major Navajo Nation enterprises — NTUA, NAPI, NACE, Navajo Oil & Gas, Navajo Times, and more.

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA)

Tribally owned utility providing electricity, water, natural gas, wastewater, and internet across the Navajo Nation.

Data & Reports

U.S. Census — My Tribal Area

Quick demographic, income, housing, and internet-access statistics for the Navajo Nation.

data.census.gov

The Census Bureau's full data explorer — search 'Navajo Nation' for detailed population, income, and housing tables.

ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

Search IRS Form 990 tax filings to see the finances of nonprofits — including the 638 health corporations (e.g., WIHCC, TCRHCC) and other Navajo-area organizations.

Education

Diné College

Tribal college serving Navajo Nation

Navajo Technical University (NTU)

STEM-focused tribal university

ONNSFA — Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance

Navajo Nation scholarship program

Navajo Nation Department of Diné Education (DODE)

Sets Navajo Nation education policy; news, school information, and programs including ONNSFA and the Office of Diné Youth.

Fort Lewis College

Public college in Durango, CO with a Native American Tuition Waiver (tuition-free for enrolled tribal members); serves many Diné students.

Northland Pioneer College

Community college serving Navajo and Apache counties in northeastern Arizona, including communities on the Navajo Nation.

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Regional accreditor for many colleges and universities, including those serving the Navajo Nation.

Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

Recognizes legitimate college accreditors — use it to check whether a school's accreditation is real.

Election

Navajo Nation Election Administration

Official voter registration and election information

2026 Primary Election Date

July 21, 2026 — Primary; Voter registration closes June 11, 2026

Voter Registration Offices

Window Rock, Tuba City, Chinle, Crown Point, Shiprock

Employment & Workers' Rights

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Federal agency enforcing laws against workplace discrimination; how to file a charge.

Office of Navajo Labor Relations (ONLR)

Enforces the Navajo Preference in Employment Act; where workers file employment-rights charges on the Nation.

Navajo Nation Jobs (DPM Job Portal)

Official job portal for Navajo Nation government employment — search and apply for open positions.

Office of Navajo Labor Relations (ONLR)

Enforces the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA); helps employees and employers with workplace issues.

Navajo Nation Job Portal (DPM)

Apply for Navajo Nation government jobs; search openings and create an applicant account.

USA Jobs

Official U.S. government jobs site — search and apply for federal positions, including IHS, BIA, and other agencies serving the Navajo Nation.

Federal Services & Benefits

Social Security Administration (SSA)

Federal retirement, disability, and survivor benefits — apply, manage benefits, and get a Social Security card.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Federal taxes — file returns, check refunds, get forms, and find free filing help.

USA.gov

Official gateway to U.S. government agencies, benefits, and public services in one place.

Government

Navajo Nation Council

Official Navajo Nation Council (Legislative Branch) website — delegates, committees, legislation

Navajo Nation President's Office

Executive branch official website

Title II — Three Branch Government

Navajo Nation governmental structure

Local Governance Act (Title 26)

Chapter certification and autonomy law

Council Standing Committees (25th Council)

Rosters and duties of the four primary standing committees (BFC, HEHSC, RDC, LOC) and Naabikiyati

The Hopi Tribe

Official site of the Hopi Tribe, whose lands sit within the Navajo Nation in the Four Corners region.

The Hopi Tribe

Neighboring sovereign nation within the Four Corners; Hopi government services and resources.

Navajo Nation Division of Community Development (NNDCD)

Oversees the 110 chapters, Local Governance Act (LGA) certification, housing, and rural addressing.

Grants & Public Records

Grants.gov

Find and apply for U.S. federal grants for organizations, tribes, and communities.

USAspending.gov

Track how the federal government spends money, including grants and contracts.

FOIA.gov

Request public records from federal agencies under the Freedom of Information Act.

Health & Environment

Navajo Nation EPA (NNEPA)

The Nation's environmental agency — water quality, air, public water systems, and environmental protection programs.

EPA: Navajo Nation Uranium Cleanup

Federal program on the 500+ abandoned uranium mines — health impacts, cleanup progress, and public reports.

EPA: Abandoned Uranium Mines Map

Interactive map showing the locations of abandoned uranium mines on and near the Navajo Nation.

EPA: Navajo Nation Water Sampling Results

Public reports on testing of drinking-water and unregulated water sources, including contaminated sources.

Healthcare

Indian Health Service

Federal healthcare for Native Americans

638 Self-Determination Act

P.L. 93-638 tribal healthcare contracts

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation

Western Agency 638 healthcare facility

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

Federal department overseeing public health, Medicare/Medicaid, and Indian health programs.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Federal agency that runs Medicare and Medicaid and sets standards facilities must meet to be reimbursed.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Federal public-health agency for disease prevention, data, and health guidance.

Arizona Medicaid (AHCCCS)

Arizona's Medicaid program; eligibility and covered health services for Arizona residents.

Arizona Medical Board

Licenses and disciplines physicians in Arizona; look up a doctor's license and complaints.

The Joint Commission

Independent body that accredits hospitals and health programs on safety and quality standards.

IHS Navajo Area (healthcare facilities)

Indian Health Service Navajo Area — service units and facilities serving the Navajo Nation.

Winslow Indian Health Care Center (WIHCC / Dilkon Medical Center)

638 tribal health corporation serving the western/southern Navajo Nation; operates the Dilkon Medical Center (DMC).

IHS Purchased/Referred Care (PRC)

How IHS pays for care outside IHS/638 facilities — eligibility, the referral requirement, the 72-hour emergency notification rule, and 'payer of last resort.'

Housing

Navajo Housing Authority (NHA)

The Navajo Nation's tribally designated housing entity; rental and homeownership programs.

NN Community Housing & Infrastructure Department (CHID)

Navajo Nation housing assistance and infrastructure programs; explains homesite/residential lease requirements.

Interviews

Politics on the Navajo Nation (Cal Nez)

Cal Nez — full 2026 candidate interview playlist on YouTube

Justice & Public Safety

Navajo Nation Financial Fraud Hotline

Report suspected fiscal fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement in Navajo Nation programs to the Office of the Controller. Confidential. Phone 1-844-747-2767; email fraudline@nnooc.org.

Navajo Police Department / Division of Public Safety

Navajo Nation police; districts, services, and the Missing Persons Unit.

Missing & Murdered Diné Relatives (MMDR) Task Force

Navajo Nation Council task force coordinating prevention, family support, and justice for missing and murdered relatives.

Navajo Nation Ethics and Rules Office

Enforces the Navajo Nation Ethics in Government Law and handles ethics complaints against public officials.

Navajo Nation Judicial Branch (Courts)

The Nation's court system — trial courts, the Supreme Court, and Peacemaking; public guide to the courts.

Navajo Nation Department of Justice

Legal arm of the Nation; houses the Office of the Prosecutor and the White Collar Crime Unit (government-corruption cases).

Navajo Nation Judicial Branch (Courts)

The Nation's two-level court system and Peacemaking; court info, locations, and the Supreme Court.

Navajo Nation Department of Justice

The Nation's legal department; houses the Office of the Prosecutor and the White Collar Crime Unit (government-corruption and financial crimes).

Navajo Nation Addressing Authority (E911 / Rural Addressing)

Assigns physical addresses so police, fire, and EMS can find homes (Enhanced 9-1-1); also maps home and business sites.

Land

Diné Natural Resources Protection Act 2005

Anti-uranium mining protection for Navajo lands

Legal

Navajo Nation Bar Association

Licenses attorneys and tribal court advocates for the Navajo Nation courts. Includes a public attorney and advocate listing to help you find legal representation.