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flag Former Navajo Nation Vice President Rex Lee Jim, a cultural and Indigenous rights advocate, died Feb. 23, 2026, at 63.

flag Former Navajo Nation Vice President Rex Lee Jim, a respected cultural leader and advocate for Indigenous rights, died on February 23, 2026, at age 63. flag He served as vice president from 2011 to 2015 and previously represented his community in the Navajo Nation Council. flag A fluent speaker of Diné Bizaad, Jim promoted education, healthcare, and tribal sovereignty, including efforts to establish a medical school and secure funding for law enforcement. flag He contributed to international Indigenous rights initiatives, including work on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. flag Known for integrating traditional Diné values into public life, he was a poet, playwright, and educator. flag Tribes and community members honored his legacy, with funeral services planned in accordance with Navajo traditions.

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