Executive Orders
Executive Order No. 01-2026: Hardship Assistance Program
Executive order directs Navajo Nation offices to launch the 2026 Hardship Assistance Program using unspent COVID funds, with reports, criteria, and a June 1, 2026 go-live.
Executive Order No. 05-2025: Lifting Stage 2 & Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the Navajo Nation
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 05-2025 Lifting Stage 2 & Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the Navajo Nation & rescinding Executive Orders No. 04-2025 & No. 03-2025 WHEREAS: The President of the Navajo Nation serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Executive Branch...
Executive Order No. 04-2025: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions for the Navajo Nation
Due to extreme fire risk, President Nygren has enacted Stage 2 Fire Restrictions across the Navajo Nation. The order bans fireworks, open flames, debris burning, and daytime chainsaw use. Ceremonial fires require permits. Violations can result in fines up to $5,000.
Executive Order No. 03-2025: High Fire Risk Triggers Stage 1 Restrictions on Navajo Nation
Due to extreme fire danger, President Nygren and BIA Director Shirley issued Stage 1 restrictions on the Navajo Nation. Fireworks, open fires, and unpermitted firearm use are banned. Only propane stoves and registered ceremonial burns are allowed. Stay safe.
Executive Order No. 02-2025: Implementing the Nihí K’é Dóó Béédahoozinígíí Náalkaa Bikégó Naaltsoos
President Nygren mandates all relevant Navajo Nation divisions to implement Nihí K’é Dóó Béédahoozinígíí Náalkaa Bikégó Naaltsoos, ensuring a coordinated, trauma-informed approach to missing persons cases. The order emphasizes interagency collaboration and victim-centered care.
Executive Order No. 01-2025: Diné Bizaad Official Language of the Navajo Nation
President Nygren declares Diné Bizaad the official language of the Navajo Nation. All Executive Branch programs must include it in documents, promote staff learning, and ensure signage and daily use, starting February 2025.
Executive Order No. 06-2024: Lifting Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the Navajo Nation & Rescinding Executive Order No. 04-2024
Navajo Nation lifts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions as of August 28, 2024, rescinding Executive Order No. 04-2024, citing improved weather conditions. Public urged to register burns for ceremonial or agricultural purposes with Navajo Nation EPA; campground fires exempt.
Executive Order No. 05-2024: Related to the Transport of Uranium on and through the Navajo Nation
WHEREAS: The President of the Navajo Nation serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Executive Branch of the Navajo Nation government. 2 N.N.C. § 1005(A); The President shall have the power to issue an executive order for the purpose of interpreting, implementing...
Executive Order No. 04-2024: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the Navajo Nation
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 04-2024 STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS FOR THE NAVAJO NATION WHEREAS: The President of the Navajo Nation serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the ExecutiveBranch of the Navajo Nation government with the full authority to conduct, supervise,and...
Executive Order No. 03-2024: Executive Order to Require School Districts That Serve Navajo Students to Allow Native Regalia at Graduation Ceremonies
Executive Order 03-2024 by President Nygren mandates that all schools serving Navajo students permit the wearing of Native regalia at graduation. This defends students’ cultural rights and enforces Navajo educational sovereignty under the 2005 Education Act.