WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The newly renovated St. Michaels Chapter House officially opens to the public today, marking a major milestone in the Navajo Nation’s push to complete long-awaited community projects and deliver modern, dependable facilities across the Nation.
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren shared that he was deeply thankful to have signed the contract for this project in May 2024. Today, the grand opening stands as a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when vision, planning, and determination come together. What began as a commitment on paper is now a fully realized facility ready to serve the community.
For years, chapter officials and staff advocated for improvements to the original 1959 building. Their persistence, paired with strong coordination, has resulted in a modernized chapter house built to serve the 2,665 enrolled voters who rely on St. Michaels for services ranging from financial assistance to housing support and community programs.
The transformation—funded through Síhasin, ARPA, and Navajo Nation resources—reflects the growing momentum under President Nygren to move projects from concept to completion. St. Michaels is the latest example of a chapter taking charge of its future and working alongside the administration to turn long-discussed plans into tangible progress.
The renewed facility features expanded workspaces, improved meeting areas, upgraded infrastructure, and a welcoming layout designed to strengthen local governance for generations. President Nygren emphasized that St. Michaels demonstrates what is possible when local leadership, strategic planning, and sustained advocacy meet the Nation’s dedication to building and renovation.
As more projects break ground and others advance toward completion, today’s celebration is a clear message: the Navajo Nation is building forward. With St. Michaels now open, President Nygren reaffirms that many more successes are on the way—each centered on empowering chapters and strengthening communities across the Nation.