Rex Lee Jim

Rex Lee Jim (Navajo: Mazii Dineltsoi; 1962 – February 24, 2026) was an American politician and writer. As a Navajo Council Delegate and Vice President of the Navajo Nation, he served under President Ben Shelly. Jim died on February 24, 2026, at the age of 63.

Early life and education Jim was born in Tsédildǫ́’ii, Arizona to a mother from the Kinłichíi’nii (Red House People) and a father of the Táchii’nii (Red Streak Running into Water People). His maternal grandfather was Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House People) and his paternal grandfather was Naakaii Dine’é (Mexican People). He had seven siblings and was the fourth-born child of his parents.

He was a fluent speaker of Navajo, English, and Spanish, and was literate in all three languages.

He died on February 24, 2026, at the age of 63.

Selected works Jim wrote in Navajo, Spanish, and English.

Poetry

Áhí Ni’ Nikisheegiizh Saad Saad Lá Tah Hózhóón Dúchas / Táá Kóó Diné

Other

Dancing Voices: Wisdom of the American Indian (as editor)

Jim was also a playwright.