Indigenous Governance Database

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez Distinguished Tribal Leaders Lecture

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Native Nations Institute
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The Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program hosted the Distinguished Tribal Leaders Lecture at the University of Arizona James E Rogers College of Law featuring the recently elected Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez. The president gave his views on working for a Native Nation and making governance work for people in he Navajo Nation. He was joined by Miss Navajo Nation 2019 Shaandiin Parrish and Deputy Chief of Staff Milton Bluehouse Jr. who also gave their thoughts about serving their Native Nation.

practical self-rule
effective governance
cultural match
cultural self-determination
indigenous leadership
leadership
capable governing institutions
Native Nations
Navajo Nation
Resource Type
Testimony and Speeches
Topics
Governance
Leadership
Land/Jurisdiction
Civics
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Citation

Native Nations Institute. "Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez Distinguished Tribal Leaders Lecture," Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program, University of Arizona. Tucson, Arizona. December 3, 2019

Transcript available upon request. Please email: nni@email.arizona.edu

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