Russell Begaye: “This bill's 'tribal-management' is tribal in name only.”

For these reasons, we strongly advocate that the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act be reauthorized at the proposed $13 million levels for each fiscal years 2019 through 2023.

But, over 90 percent of Utah Navajos support the monument.

Navajo culture and language preservation is a top priority for the Navajo Nation because Dine Bizaad (Navajo language) retains our heritage legacy and individuality as Native people.

The Navajo Nation elected leadership and our grassroots community fully supported and advocated for the original designation.