2023 Navajo Nation Inauguration
January 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM (MT) at the Bee Hółdzil (Stronghold) Fighting Scouts Event Center in Fort Defiance, Navajo Nation (Arizona).
Navajo Nation President-elect Dr. Buu Nygren and Vice President-elect Richelle Montoya will take their oaths of office at the 2023 Navajo Nation Inauguration ceremony alongside the 25th Navajo Nation Council on January 10, 2023, at 10:00am at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Navajo Nation (Arizona).
The Navajo People and General Public are invited to take part in the historic 2023 Navajo Nation Inauguration! Please stay tuned to this website for information on events and attendance information as it is finalized by the joint Inauguration committee.
2023 Navajo Nation Inauguration Program
Click the following link to access the 2023 Navajo Nation Inauguration Program (PDF):
Oaths of office
Navajo Nation officials who were elected by citizens of the Navajo Nation on November 8 will assume office on January 10, 2023 at noon following an inauguration and swearing-in ceremony. The following elected officials will take their oath of office.
2023 Navajo Nation Officials
President and Vice President of the Navajo Nation
Dr. Buu Nygren
Richelle Montoya
25th Navajo Nation Council Delegates
(In alphabetical order)
Steven R. Arviso
Lomardo Aseret
Helena Nez Begay
Norman M. Begay
Eugenia Charles-Newton
Shawna Ann Claw
Amber Kanazbah Crotty
Crystalyne Curley
Seth Damon
Herman M. Daniels
Vince James
Brenda Jesus
Casey Allen Johnson
Dr. Andy Nez
Rickie Nez
Nathan Notah
Shaandiin Parrish
Germaine Simonson
Danny Simpson
Carl Roessel Slater
George H. Tolth
Otto Tso
Curtis Yanito
Cherilyn Yazzie
Navajo Nation Board of Education Members
(In alphabetical order)
Mary E. Begay
Nadine M. Chatto
Dellard Curley
Freda K. Nells
Sharon A. Toadecheenie
Special Elections
(Coming soon)
Navajo Nation Board of Election Supervisors
(In alphabetical order)
Myra Begay
Leta Honnie
Watona Kellywood
Charles Long
Larry Noble
Commissioners
(Coming Soon)
Inauguration day events
The 2023 Navajo Nation Inauguration Team is planning an entire day of events following the Inauguration Ceremony. Here's what's happening.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
*Clear bag policy in effect for all events*
Public swearing in ceremony
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Window Rock High School Bee Hółdil Fighting Scouts Center, Fort Defiance, AZ
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Beginning at 10:00AM
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Open to the public
Reception for attendees
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Window Rock Fairgrounds, Window Rock, AZ
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Following the ceremony, approximately 1:00PM
Navajo traditional Song & Dance
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Window Rock Fairgrounds, Window Rock, AZ
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Registration starts at 12:00PM
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Grand Entry starts at 1:00PM
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M.C. is Vern Atsitty and Bryan Manycattle
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Invited singers: Chinle Swingin' Echos
Pow-wow & Gourd Dance
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Rodeo Grounds, Window Rock Fairgrounds, Window Rock, AZ
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Starts at 1:00PM until 6:00PM
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Gourd Dance at 2:30PM
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MC Erny Zah, Host Drum Big Red
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Gourd Dance MC Leonard Anthony, Head Gourd Dancer Kenneth Joe Sr.
Gospel Celebration
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Window Rock Fairgrounds, Window Rock, AZ
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Begins at 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Comedy Show
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Food Pavilion, Window Rock Fair Grounds, Window Rock, AZ
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Begins at 1:30PM to 2:30PM
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Featuring Ernest Tsosie, Lainey Pablo aka SISTAAAR, and Chizh Bah
Inaugural Ball
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Window Rock Sports Center, Window Rock Fair Grounds, Window Rock, AZ
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Begins at 7:00PM
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Tickets: $50
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UPDATE: EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
Check back here later for specific event details!
School Groups
Is your school or class planning on attending the 2023 Navajo Nation Inauguration? Please fill out the online form at the provided link below to let the Navajo Nation Inauguration Team know. Team members will help your group plan for your visit to the Inauguration Day.
Livestream information
The 2023 Navajo Nation Inauguration will be livestreamed on Facebook:
Facebook Live: https://fb.me/e/5b1RLb2vZ
Inauguration Parking Information
Making the event more accessible for everyone, we are offering Park & Ride Shuttle Service from the Veterans Memorial Field House, in Fort Defiance on Tuesday, January 10th starting at 8:00AM.
The shuttle will run between the Veterans Memorial Field House, in Fort Defiance, and the front entrance of the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Event Center, the location of the Inauguration.
The shuttle will then return passengers to the Field House after the Inauguration.
Media Information
Please refer to the following Media Alert for information about Press Access for the 2023 Navajo Nation Inauguration (Link to a PDF file):