National Navajo Code Talker Day is August 14th!
Phoenix event:
Navajo Code Talkers Day
Join us on August 14 at the AZ State Capitol as we honor the remarkable legacy of the Navajo Code Talkers. Come together for a special remembrance event, featuring a military service, wreath laying, and guest speaker President Martin Havier. All are invited—let’s remember and celebrate their extraordinary service and sacrifice. Volunteers are needed.
For information about the event call the Phoenix Indian Center at 602-264-6768 or email jshorthair@phxindcenter.org
- Date: Friday, Aug. 14, 2025
- Time: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM MST
- Location: Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza – Navajo Code Talkers Monument
- Address: 1700 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Parking: Free
Window Rock Event: Check flyers for more
On Friday, August 14, 2026, Window Rock, Arizona will host multiple events honoring the Navajo Code Talkers, including a Stand Down and the Navajo Code Talker Honor Run.
- Navajo Nation Code Talker Day Stand Down
Date & Time: Friday, August 14, 2026
- Location: Window Rock Fairgrounds, AZ‑264, Window Rock, AZ 86515
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Stand Down
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Gourd Dance
- Lunch included
- Veteran Affairs services (benefits, employment, education, recruiting)
- Free haircuts
- Local vendors (jewelry, drinks, food)
- Invitation: All veterans and military families are welcome
- Contact:
- Email: fallyn.begay@navajo-nsn.gov or kristin.albert@navajo-nsn.gov
- Phone: (928) 871‑7307
- Registration: QR code link to register Navajo Nation Veterans Administration
