Navajo Nation Council Chamber

The Navajo Nation Council Chamber features red sandstone walls and an octagonal shape that mirrors the traditional hogan structure of Navajo dwellings.

Built in 1935 during the New Deal era, this building represented a shift in federal policy toward Native American self-governance and cultural preservation.

The interior walls display a collection of murals by Gerald Nailor Sr depicting the history of the Navajo Nation through traditional artistic expression.

The Chamber serves as the primary legislative center where tribal delegates gather to discuss and implement policies affecting the Navajo community.

This structure stands as the only legislative headquarters in the United States that has maintained continuous use by an American Indian tribe.

Location: Window Rock

Inception: 1930s

Architectural style: Pueblo Revival Style architecture

GPS coordinates: 35.68002,-109.05058

Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:44