The public is asked to comment on a proposed bill that designates a sacred site within the Grand Canyon.
More than likely, the Navajo Nation Council would consider the legislation during its summer session that starts July 20, 2026. If approved, it would place the area, popularly called “The Confluence,” that describes the point where the Colorado River and Little Colorado River meet, into a sacred site.
Once the council gives its approval, Navajo President Buu Nygren greenlights or rejects the legislation.
That area abuts Grand Canyon National Park, on the western Navajo Nation. Navajos know the area as Tooahidiliih, the place where the Little Colorado River meets the Colorado River meet, the Little Colorado River Gorge, and nearby related cultural, religious and spiritual sites on the Navajo Nation East Rim. The area is within the Bodaway/Gap Chapter in Western Navajo.
The bill was started by Save the Confluence, an an activist group,
Before the bill reaches Navajo lawmaker’s agenda, the council’s Resources & Development and Naa’bik’iyati’ Committees are scheduled to review it next week.
Anybody can post for or against the legislation, said Larry Foster, advisor to Save the Confluence families.
A link to view the full summary document is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P9RhjlfHtP78v0rzpwAZhbIQ5MHvxLE1/view?usp=sharing
The public has until 5 p.m. Monday July 13 to submit their comments.
Comments can be e-mailed to: comments@navajo-nsn.gov
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