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Transcript of Navajo Nation Presidential Inauguration Program
2 0 0 7AVAJO NATIO
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January 9, 2007Window Rock,
Navajo Nation, Arizona
ET a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Welcome Message1—Dr. Joe Shirley, Jr., President 2
—Vice-President Ben Shelly6
—Events & Participants 8
—Agenda9
—21st Navajo Nation Council 10
—Past Charimans & Presidents 21
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EW e l c o m e t o t h e N a v a j o N a t i o n
Ya’at’eeh!
Enter the Navajo Nation from any direction, on any road, and you will experience its most striking quality -- space, openness, unbounded landscape.
No other land in the Southwest quite compares in scale or beauty. Throughout our 17-million-acre Nation are dramatic views of distant, angular mesas, expansive plateaus and wide, pale green valleys, all protected by our Four Sacred Mountains.
This is our beloved homeland, sacred ground, bestowed upon the Diné by the Holy People.
Navajos are a prayerful people. Everything we do, we do with prayer and reverence, from the first glow of dawn to the twinkling dusk. Our prayers, sacred songs, ceremonies, and teachings have been handed down from grandparents in every family and touch each aspect of our individual lives.
Nothing is as important to Navajos as family. From one end of our Nation to the other, we are connected through our clans, through relationships, through what is known as Ké. Through this, our families are expansive. Not a day passes that we don’t greet many people as Grandma and Grandpa, as Auntie and Uncle. As a Navajo, our relations are many.
Our land, our family and our way of life is what has made the Navajo people so strong and so enduring. Our long history is one of great challenge and perseverance, ultimately followed by success and triumph.
So please feel welcomed here today, and return home knowing why our people say, “I am proud to be a Navajo!”
Dr. Joe Shirley, Jr., PresidentTHE NAVAJO NATION
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DN A V A J O N A T I O N P R E S I D E N T
J O E S H I R L E Y , J R .
Dr. Joe Shirley, Jr., became the President of the Navajo Nation in January 2003. He was re-elected to a second four-year term on Nov. 7, 2006, becoming the first Navajo president or chairman to be re-elected in 28 years.
President Shirley was born on December 4, 1947, in Chinle, Arizona. He is Todich’iini clan, born for the Tabaahi clan. His maternal grandfather is Tse’naaginii and his paternal grandfather is Tsenjiikini.
He is married to Navajo Nation First Lady Vikki Shirley is Kiyaa’nni, born for the Ma’iidesh giizhnii clan. She and President Shirley have six children; three daughters and three sons.
Dr. Shirley holds a Master of Social Work Degree from Arizona State University. In December 2005, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Northern Arizona University in recognition of his then-37 years of public service to the Navajo people and resident of Apache County.
Dr. Shirley served on Navajo Nation Council from 1986 to 1999. He served as an Apache County Supervisor 18 years, resigning to become Navajo Nation President. In professional life, Dr. Shirley worked in social services for 16 years. From 1983 to 1984, he served as Executive Director of the Navajo Division of Social Services.
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Vikki Shirley, First Lady
Through the years, Dr. Shirley has been recognized for his leadership in public life. In November 2005, he was chosen to represent the 370 million Indigenous people of the world to address the United Nations General Assembly in Tunis, Tunisia.
Our language is still here. Our culture is still
here. Our homeland is still here. My prayer is that 100 years from now, 500 years from
now, even 1,000 years from now, the Diné will
continue to be. Even then, a Navajo willproclaim to the Holy People, “I am here!”
—Dr. Joe Shirley, Jr., President
MN A V A J O N A T I O N V I C E - P R E S I D E N T
B E N S H E L L Y
Mr. Ben Shelly was elected Navajo Nation Vice President-elect on Nov. 7, 2006. He has been a Navajo Nation Council delegate since 1991, serving on the Economic Development Committee and the Budget & Finance Committee for eight years, the last four years as its chairman.
Vice President Shelly was born on July 6, 1943, in his hometown of Thoreau, New Mexico. He is Tó’aheedlíinii clan born for Ts’ah Yísk’ídnii. His maternal grandfather is Ashiihi and his paternal grandfather is Totinii.
He has been married to his wife Martha Shelly for 42 years. They have three daughters, two sons and 10 grandchildren.
Vice President Shelly has extensive knowledge of the Navajo Nation’s finances and an intricate understanding of the financial needs and challenges of each of its 12 Executive divisions. In addition to his Navajo Nation service, he was a member of the McKinley County Commission for eight years.
His experience and career has prepared him with the knowledge, tools, insights and understanding to serve exceptionally well as Navajo Nation Vice President and to help bring President Shirley’s numerous initiatives to fruition by the end of 2010.
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Martha Shelly
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Gi n a u g u r a l e v e n t s
GOURD DANCINGThe Inauguration will also host Gourd Dancing from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Civic Center
POWWOWPow Wow from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am also at the Civic Center
TRADITIONAL NAVAJO SHOE GAMENavajo Shoe Game Stories from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Food PavilionNavajo Shoe Game from 6:30 pm to 12:00 am.
PRESIDENTIAL YOUTH GALAOn Friday, January 12, 2007, the Inauguration will feature the Presidential Youth Gala, from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am.
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Master of Ceremonies: Clinton JimMaster of Ceremonies: Pax HarveyMistress of Ceremonies: Selina Manychildren
09:00 am Fairgrounds Seating Begins Entertainment: Night Breeze Davis Mitchell
10:00 am Procession: Travis Terry, Flutist
Navajo Nation President Navajo Nation Vice-President Elect Navajo Nation Council Delegates and Elect Navajo Board of Election Supervisors
VIP Introduction Win Again by Kathrynn C. Arviso
11:00 am Posting of Colors: Pledge of Allegiance: Kathrynn C. Arviso Navajo Nation Flag Song: First Children Invocation: Victor Begay Welcome Address: The Hon. Ervin M. Keeswood
12:00 Pm Oath of Office: The Honorable Joe Shirley, Jr The Honorable Ben Shelly Honorable Members, Navajo Nation Council Navajo Nation Board of Election Supervisors Navajo Nation Board of Education
12:15 Pm Inaugural Address: The Honorable Joe Shirley, Jr.
12:35 Pm Inaugural Address: The Honorable Ben Shelly
12:45 Pm Honor Song: Jay Begaye
12:55 Pm Navajo Nation Song
01:05 Pm Retrieval of Colors
01:15 Pm Benediction: Bennie Silversmith
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2 1 s t
N a v a j o
N a t i o n
C o u n c i l
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AlamoGeorge Apachito
BreadspringsCharles S. Damon, II
Crownpoint, NahodishgishAlice W. Benally
Mariano Lake, Smith Lake Young Jeff Tom
Baca/Prewitt, Littlewater, CasameroHoskie Kee
BreadspringsErnest D. Yazzie, Jr.
HuerfanoDanny Simpson
Nageezi, Ojo Encino, Counselor – Harry J. Willeto
Becenti, Lake Valley, Standing Rock, Whiterock Harry Hubbard
ChichiltahJoe M. Lee
Iyanbito, PinedaleLawrence T. Morgan
Red RockIda M. Nelson
E A S T E R N N A V A J O A G E N C Y
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Rocksprings, Manuelito, TsayatohHarriett K. Becenti
Tohajiilee Lawrence R. Platero
Cornfields, Greasewood Springs, Klagetoh, Wide Ruins Omer Begay, Jr.
Crystal, Red Lake, Sawmill Ralph Bennett, Jr.
RamahCecil Frank Eriacho
Torreon, Pueblo Pintado, Whitehorse LakeDavid B. Rico
Cornfields, Greasewood Springs, Klagetoh, Wide Ruins Orlanda Smith Hodge
Crystal, Red Lake, Sawmill Roscoe D. Smith
ThoreauEdmund Yazzie
Coyote Canyon, Mexican SpringsMel R. Begay
Dilcon, TeestoElmer P. Begay
E A S T E R N N A V A J O A G E N C Y
F O R T D E F I A N C E A G E N C Y
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Dilcon, TeestoJerry Freddie
Fort DefianceElmer Milford
Houck, Lupton, Nahata DziilLorenzo Curley
Jeddito, Low Mountain, SteamboatSampson Begay
Fort Defiance Larry Anderson, Sr.
Ganado, Kinlichee Benjamin Curley
Houck, Lupton, Nahata Dziil Tim Goodluck
Jeddito, Low Mountain, Steamboat – Larry Noble
Fort Defiance Harold Wauneka
Ganado, Kinlichee Willie Tracey, Jr.
Naschitti, TohatchiHerman R. Morris
F O R T D E F I A N C E A G E N C Y
Indian Wells, Whitecone Lee Jack, Sr.
Naschitti, Tohatchi Peterson B. Yazzie
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Oaksprings, St. Michaels Curran Hannon
ChinleHarry H. Clark
ChinleAndy R. Ayze
Oaksprings, St. Michaels Raymond Berchman
Twin LakesNorman John, II
ChinleHarry Claw
Forrest Lake, Rough Rock, Black Mesa – Amos F. Johnson
Oaksprings, St. Michaels Roy B. Dempsey
NOT PICTURED:Houck, Lupton, Nahata Dziil Tim Goodluck
ChinleNelson Gorman, Jr.
Hardrock, PinonLorenzo Bedonie
F O R T D E F I A N C E A G E N C Y
C H I N L E A G E N C Y
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Hardrock, PinonPreston McCabe, Sr.
Many Farms, Round Rock Kee Allen Begay, Jr.
Lukachukai, Tsaile/Wheatfields Leonard Teller
Many Farms, Round Rock Elbert R. Wheeler
Tachee/Blue Gap, Whippoorwill Tom LaPahe
Birdsprings, Leupp, Tolani Lake Thomas Walker, Jr.
Lukachukai, Tsaile/WheatfieldsNelson Begaye
Nazlini, Tselani/Cottonwood Johnny Naize
NOT PICTUREDTachee/Blue Gap, WhippoorwillRaymond Joe
Birdsprings, Leupp, Tolani Lake - Leonard Chee
C H I N L E A G E N C Y
Chilchinbeto, Kayenta Willie Begay
W E S T E R N N A V A J O A G E N C Y
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Chilchinbeto, KayentaDavid Shondee
Coalmine Canyon, Toh Nanees DiziRaymond Maxx
Coppermine, Bodaway/Gap, CameronJack Colorado
KaibetoKee Yazzie Mann
Chilchinbeto, KayentaWillie Begay
Coalmine Canyon, Toh Nanees DiziHope MacDonald-Lonetree
DennehotsoKatherine Benally
LeChee Tommy M. Tsosie
Coalmine Canyon, Toh Nanees DiziHarry Williams, Sr.
Coppermine, Bodaway/Gap, CameronEvelyn J. Acothley
Inscription House, Navajo MountainLena Manheimer
OljatoHerman Daniels, Sr.
W E S T E R N N A V A J O A G E N C Y
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TonaleaLeslie Dele
Beclabito, Gadiiahi David L. Tom
Red Valley, CovePhillip Harrison, Jr.
SanosteeJerry Bodie
NOT PICTURED:Kayenta TownshipRichard Mike
Kayenta Township Alyce M. Yazzie
ShontoJonathan Nez
Mexican Water, Aneth, Red MesaKenneth Maryboy
Rock PointRex Lee Jim
Sheepsprings, Newcomb, Toadlena/Two Grey Hills – Edward V. Jim, Sr.
Mexican Water, Aneth, Red MesaDavis Filfred
San Juan, Burnham, NenahnezadGeorge Arthur
ShiprockLeonard Anthony
W E S T E R N N A V A J O A G E N C Y
n o r t h e r n n a v a j o A G E N C Y
Chee Dodge1923-19281942-1946
Desha Clah Chischilly 1928-1932
Thomas Henry Dodge 1932-1936
Henry Taliman1936-1938
Jacob C. Morgan 1938-1942
Sam Ahkeah1946-19501950-1954
Paul Jones1954-19591959-1963
Raymond Nakai 1963-19671967-1971
Peter MacDonald 1971-19831987-1989
Peterson Zah 1983-19871991-1995
Leonard Haskie 1989-1991
Albert Hale 1995-1998
Thomas Atcitty 1998-1998
Milton Bluehouse 1998-1999
Kelsey A. Begaye 1999-2003
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ShiprockPete Ken Atcitty III
Teec Nos PosFrancis Redhouse
ShiprockGloJean Todacheene
Tse Daa KaanErvin M. Keeswood, Sr.
SweetwaterWoody Lee
Upper FruitlandLoRenzo C. Bates
N O R T H E R N N A V A J O A G E N C Y
L E A D E R S O F T H E N A V A J O N A T I O N
A h E E H E .
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