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NAVAJO NATION
INAUGURAL
January 9, 2007
Window Rock,
Navajo Nation, Arizona

2. Table of Contents
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Welcome Message
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Dr. Joe Shirley, Jr., President
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Vice-President Ben Shelly
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Events & Participants
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Agenda
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21st Navajo Nation Council
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Past Charimans & Presidents

3. 2 0 0 7 N A V A J O N A T I O N I N A U G U R A L P R O G R A M
Welcome to the Navajo Nation
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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., President
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THE NAVAJO NATION
P A G E O N E

4. 2 0 0 7 N A V A J O N A T I O N I N A U G U R A L P R O G R A M
NAVAJO NATION PRESIDENT
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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.
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.
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Vikki Shirley, First Lady
P A G E T W O

5. 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 will
proclaim to the Holy
People, “I am here!”
—Dr. Joe Shirley, Jr., President

8. 2 0 0 7 N A V A J O N A T I O N I N A U G U R A L P R O G R A M
NAVAJO NATION VICE-PRESIDENT
BEN SHELLY
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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
P A G E S I X

10. 2 0 0 7 N A V A J O N A T I O N I N A U G U R A L P R O G R A M
inaugural events
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GOURD DANCING
The Inauguration will also host Gourd Dancing from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the
Civic Center
POWWOW
Pow Wow from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am also at the Civic Center
TRADITIONAL NAVAJO SHOE GAME
Navajo Shoe Game Stories from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Food Pavilion
Navajo Shoe Game from 6:30 pm to 12:00 am.
PRESIDENTIAL YOUTH GALA
On Friday, January 12, 2007, the Inauguration will feature the Presidential Youth
Gala, from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am.
P A G E
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INAUGURAL ceremony
Master of Ceremonies: Clinton Jim
Master of Ceremonies: Pax Harvey
Mistress 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
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01:15 pm Benediction: Bennie Silversmith
P A G E N I N E

12. 2 0 0 7 N A V A J O N A T I O N I N A U G U R A L P R O G R A M
21st
Navajo
Nation
Council

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EA STERN NAVAJO AGENCY
Alamo Baca/Prewitt, Littlewater, Becenti, Lake Valley,
George Apachito Casamero Standing Rock, Whiterock
Hoskie Kee Harry Hubbard
Breadsprings Breadsprings Chichiltah
Charles S. Damon, II Ernest D. Yazzie, Jr. Joe M. Lee
Crownpoint, Nahodishgish Huerfano Iyanbito, Pinedale
Alice W. Benally Danny Simpson Lawrence T. Morgan
Mariano Lake, Smith Lake Nageezi, Ojo Encino, Red Rock
Young Jeff Tom Counselor – Harry J. Willeto Ida M. Nelson

14. 2 0 0 7 N A V A J O N A T I O N I N A U G U R A L P R O G R A M
EA STERN NAVAJO AGENCY
Rocksprings, Manuelito, Ramah Thoreau
Tsayatoh Cecil Frank Eriacho Edmund Yazzie
Harriett K. Becenti
Tohajiilee Torreon, Pueblo Pintado,
Lawrence R. Platero Whitehorse Lake
David B. Rico
FORT DEFIANCE AGENCY
Cornfields, Greasewood Cornfields, Greasewood Springs, Coyote Canyon,
Springs, Klagetoh, Wide Ruins Klagetoh, Wide Ruins Mexican Springs
Omer Begay, Jr. Orlanda Smith Hodge Mel R. Begay
Crystal, Red Lake, Sawmill Crystal, Red Lake, Sawmill Dilcon, Teesto
Ralph Bennett, Jr. Roscoe D. Smith Elmer P. Begay

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FORT DEFIANCE AGENCY
Dilcon, Teesto Fort Defiance Fort Defiance
Jerry Freddie Larry Anderson, Sr. Harold Wauneka
Fort Defiance Ganado, Kinlichee Ganado, Kinlichee
Elmer Milford Benjamin Curley Willie Tracey, Jr.
Houck, Lupton, Nahata Dziil Houck,Wells, WhiteconeDziil
Indian Lupton, Nahata Jeddito, Low Mountain,
Lorenzo Curley TimJack, Sr.
Lee Goodluck Steamboat
Sampson Begay
Jeddito, Low Mountain, Naschitti, Tohatchi Naschitti, Tohatchi
Steamboat – Larry Noble Herman R. Morris Peterson B. Yazzie

16. 2 0 0 7 N A V A J O N A T I O N I N A U G U R A L P R O G R A M
FORT DEFIANCE AGENCY
Oaksprings, St. Michaels Oaksprings, St. Michaels Oaksprings, St. Michaels
Raymond Berchman Roy B. Dempsey Curran Hannon
NOT PICTURED:
Houck, Lupton, Nahata Dziil
Tim Goodluck
Twin Lakes
Norman John, II
CHINLE AGENCY
Chinle Chinle Chinle
Harry H. Clark Harry Claw Nelson Gorman, Jr.
Chinle Forrest Lake, Rough Rock, Black Hardrock, Pinon
Andy R. Ayze Mesa – Amos F. Johnson Lorenzo Bedonie
P A G E F O U R T E E N

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CHINLE AGENCY
Hardrock, Pinon Lukachukai, Tsaile/ Lukachukai, Tsaile/
Preston McCabe, Sr. Wheatfields Wheatfields
Leonard Teller Nelson Begaye
Many Farms, Round Rock Kee Many Farms, Round Rock Nazlini, Tselani/Cottonwood
Allen Begay, Jr. Elbert R. Wheeler Johnny Naize
NOT PICTURED
Tachee/Blue Gap,
Whippoorwill
Raymond Joe
Tachee/Blue Gap,
Whippoorwill
Tom LaPahe
WESTERN NAVAJO AGENCY
Birdsprings, Leupp, Birdsprings, Leupp, Chilchinbeto, Kayenta
Tolani Lake Tolani Lake - Leonard Chee Willie Begay
Thomas Walker, Jr.
P A G E F I F I T E E N

18. 2 0 0 7 N A V A J O N A T I O N I N A U G U R A L P R O G R A M
WESTERN NAVAJO AGENCY
Chilchinbeto, Kayenta Chilchinbeto, Kayenta Coalmine Canyon, Toh
David Shondee Willie Begay Nanees Dizi
Harry Williams, Sr.
Coalmine Canyon, Toh Coalmine Canyon, Toh Coppermine, Bodaway/Gap,
Nanees Dizi Nanees Dizi Cameron
Raymond Maxx Hope MacDonald-Lonetree Evelyn J. Acothley
Coppermine, Bodaway/Gap, Dennehotso Inscription House,
Cameron Katherine Benally Navajo Mountain
Jack Colorado Lena Manheimer
Kaibeto LeChee Oljato
Kee Yazzie Mann Tommy M. Tsosie Herman Daniels, Sr.
P A G E S I X T E E N

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WESTERN NAVAJO AGENCY
NOT PICTURED:
Kayenta Township
Richard Mike
Kayenta Township
Alyce M. Yazzie
Shonto
Jonathan Nez
Tonalea
Leslie Dele
northern navajo AGENCY
Beclabito, Gadiiahi Mexican Water, Aneth, Mexican Water, Aneth,
David L. Tom Red Mesa Red Mesa
Kenneth Maryboy Davis Filfred
Red Valley, Cove Rock Point San Juan, Burnham,
Phillip Harrison, Jr. Rex Lee Jim Nenahnezad
George Arthur
Sanostee Sheepsprings, Newcomb, Toadlena/ Shiprock
Jerry Bodie Two Grey Hills – Edward V. Jim, Sr. Leonard Anthony
P A G E N I N E T E E N

22. 2 0 0 7 N A V A J O N A T I O N I N A U G U R A L P R O G R A M
NORTHERN NAVAJO AGENCY
Shiprock Shiprock Sweetwater
Pete Ken Atcitty III GloJean Todacheene Woody Lee
Teec Nos Pos Tse Daa Kaan Upper Fruitland
Francis Redhouse Ervin M. Keeswood, Sr. LoRenzo C. Bates
LEADERS OF THE NAVAJO NATION
Chee Dodge Paul Jones Albert Hale
1923-1928 1954-1959 1995-1998
1942-1946 1959-1963
Thomas Atcitty
Desha Clah Chischilly Raymond Nakai 1998-1998
1928-1932 1963-1967
1967-1971 Milton Bluehouse
Thomas Henry Dodge 1998-1999
1932-1936 Peter MacDonald
1971-1983 Kelsey A. Begaye
Henry Taliman 1987-1989 1999-2003
1936-1938
Peterson Zah
Jacob C. Morgan 1983-1987
1938-1942 1991-1995
Sam Ahkeah Leonard Haskie
1946-1950 1989-1991
1950-1954
P A G E T W E N T Y

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