Navajo Nation

Also known as: Diné Nation, Naabeehó Bináhásdzo

Tribal Nation Profile

Location:Window Rock, Arizona (Capital)

Counties:Apache, Coconino, Navajo, Plus portions of New Mexico and Utah

Land Area:27,413 square miles (largest reservation in the U.S.)

Population:Approximately 399,494 enrolled members

Language:Navajo (Diné bizaad) - Still widely spoken

Recognition:1868 (Treaty of Bosque Redondo)

Government & Leadership

Governing Body:24-member Navajo Nation Council

Leadership:President and Vice President (elected every 4 years)

Constitution:Governed by Navajo Nation Code and Title 2 (Government)

Tribal Court System

Court System:Navajo Nation Supreme Court, District Courts, and Family Courts

Court Website:Visit Court Website

Contact Information

Main Phone:(928) 871-6000

Legal Department:(928) 871-6345 (Office of Legislative Counsel)

Mailing Address:P.O. Box 7440, Window Rock, AZ 86515

Cultural & Historical Context

The Navajo Nation is the largest federally recognized tribe in the United States, with a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries. The Diné people maintain strong traditions in language, ceremony, and governance. The Nation operates under a separation of powers system with Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches.

Major Economic Activities

Gaming and Tourism
Energy Production (coal, oil, natural gas, solar)
Forestry
Agriculture and Ranching
Arts and Crafts (weaving, jewelry, pottery)

Key Tribal Services & Departments

•Navajo Nation Department of Health

•Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety (Police)

•Navajo Nation Department of Justice

•Navajo Nation Department of Education

•Navajo Nation Housing Authority

•Navajo Nation EPA

•Navajo Nation Veterans Administration

•Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission

Official Websites & Resources

Official Tribal Website Tribal Code (Official)NILL Database

📌 Comprehensive 26-title code available online through Navajo Nation Office of Legislative Services. Searchable database includes all amendments and supplements.

Tribal Code Access (Experimental)

Click below to attempt to fetch and save the tribal code for offline access. Note: Due to tribal sovereignty and varying code formats, this feature may not work for all tribal nations.

Navajo Nation Tribal Code

⚖️ Tribal Sovereignty Notice

Tribal nations are sovereign governments with inherent authority to govern themselves, their members, and their territories. This page is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official legal matters, please contact the Navajo Nation directly through their official channels listed above.