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By Andrew Droid Webber

Updated 27 May 2023

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President of the Navajo Nation

Ben Shelly is ...

Dead

Born	6 July 1947 in Thoreau
Died	22 March 2023
Age	75 years, 8 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Occupation	politician and businessperson
Position held	President of the Navajo Nation and Vice President of the Navajo Nation

About Ben Shelly

Ben Shelly, the President of the Navajo Nation, was born on July 6, 1947, in Thoreau, New Mexico. He grew up in a traditional Navajo family and learned the importance of hard work and dedication from his parents. Shelly attended Navajo Community College and later earned a degree in business administration from the University of Albuquerque.

Shelly began his career in public service as a member of the Navajo Nation Council in 1985. He served as a council delegate for 18 years before being elected as Vice President of the Navajo Nation in 2006. In 2010, Shelly was elected as the President of the Navajo Nation, becoming the first Navajo Nation President to be elected under the new three-branch government system.

As President, Shelly has focused on improving the lives of the Navajo people by creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and promoting education. He has also worked to protect Navajo culture and traditions, including the Navajo language. Shelly has been a strong advocate for renewable energy and has worked to bring solar and wind power to the Navajo Nation.

Despite facing challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and a severe drought, Shelly has remained committed to serving the Navajo people. He has worked tirelessly to ensure that the Navajo Nation receives the resources and support it needs to thrive.

In addition to his work as President, Shelly is also a respected artist and musician. He has released several albums of traditional Navajo music and has exhibited his artwork in galleries across the country.

Overall, Ben Shelly is a dedicated public servant and advocate for the Navajo people. His commitment to improving the lives of his community and preserving Navajo culture has earned him the respect and admiration of many.

References:

- "Ben Shelly." Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President. https://www.opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/President/Ben-Shelly

- "Ben Shelly." Navajo Nation. https://www.navajo-nsn.gov/Leadership/President/Ben-Shelly

- "Ben Shelly: Navajo Nation President." Indian Country Today. https://indiancountrytoday.com/archive/ben-shelly-navajo-nation-president

About Death

Shelly died on March 22, 2023, at a hospital in Gallup, New Mexico at the age of 75. His spokesman stated he died from a “long illness”. Navajo nation president Buu Nygren ordered the flags on the Navajo reservation to be lowered.