LÓK’AA’CH’ÉGAI – Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel, Sr. was greeted today by contractors, President Nygren, and his Veteran staff, Bobbie Ann Baldwin and Olin Kieyoomiato celebrate day one of an 8-week home renovation on the Code Talker’s home. Kinsel built this home...
Press Room
Page High School senior graduates end their day as new alumni
PAGE, Ariz. – On Saturday night, beaded caps glistened, and feathers fluttered in the rows of black caps and gowns at the Page High School football field during their 2024 graduation on Saturday evening. “As you move forward, I encourage you to pursue education...
2024 Tuba City High School Commencement
On Sat., May, 18, 121 students, proudly wore their green and white caps and gowns in the Tuba City High School gym. The commencement ceremony started off with a welcome address in four different languages, Navajo, Hopi, Spanish, and Tagalog showing Tuba City High...
Saint Michaels Chapter House champions change for their community
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Saint Michaels Chapter officials were swift and thorough in planning a transformation of their chapter house to the smallest detail, ensuring they maximized funding to bring the community hopes to life. “I want to applaud the Saint Michaels...
City of Page middle and high school athletic champions honored with parade, four students celebrate collegiate signing
PAGE, Ariz. – A few hundred supporters lined the streets of Page and filled Page High School auditorium to celebrate their local state champion athletes in cross country, basketball, and track, and to witness the collegiate signings of 4 Diné athletes today. Page High...
As Native students walk across the stage in their caps and gowns, they will now be fully supported to wear and have their traditional regalia
PAGE, Ariz. – One Native student stood proud in her cap and gown, which she had beaded and adorned with a feather, but was quickly taken away by Farmington High School faculty because it was against the dress code. A video and post quickly called out the school...
Executive Order No. 03-2024: Executive Order to Require School Districts That Serve Navajo Students to Allow Native Regalia at Graduation Ceremonies
Executive Order 03-2024 by President Nygren mandates that all schools serving Navajo students permit the wearing of Native regalia at graduation. This defends students’ cultural rights and enforces Navajo educational sovereignty under the 2005 Education Act.
Navajo President Buu Nygren tells federal officials water settlements would enable better Navajo economy to sustain growing population
WASHINGTON – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren told federal officials here this week that legislation for two major water rights settlements has been introduced in the Navajo Nation Council and he is seeking its unanimous passage. “For too long, the Navajo Nation has...
Nike SB x Di’Orr Greenwood: A Celebration In the Center of Navajo Land.
The indigenous families, friends, and the community of Diné Bikayah are invited to a community celebration of Di’Orr Greenwood’s historic collaboration with Nike SB on May 25 at WR Fairgrounds in Window Rock, Arizona. Free to all, this day-long event will feature...
A class of graduates small in numbers, big in heart
SHIPROCK, N.M. – Northwestern High School promoted 19 students in their 2024 graduation, with each earning their diplomas while balancing a pandemic, a new normal of virtual education, and the usual woes of high school, all combined with overwhelming support and love...
A new waterline brings hope to To’hajilee as the community gathers for the groundbreaking
TÓHAJIILEE, N.M. – Tóhajiilee community members look towards Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren as they end a 20-year wait for a new future with clean running water. The new $20 million waterline began construction on May 15 between the Navajo Nation, Albuquerque...
President Nygren signs checks for Navajo entrepreneurs through artisans and small business grant initiative
WINDOW ROCK – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren took steps last week to create nine more Navajo entrepreneurs. On May 9, the President signed nine checks ranging from $5,000 to $60,000 for Navajo artisans and small business owners as part of a collaborative...
Navajo President Buu Nygren urges passage of U.S. Sen. Hawley’s RECA amendments to expand benefits for former uranium miners
WASHINGTON – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren continued his advocacy here this week for the adoption of crucial amendments to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. "Our people have borne the cost of America's nuclear program in their health and well-being,”...
Navajo President Buu Nygren continues tradition of Johns Hopkins research with signing of MOU to continue legacy of Navajo women’s, children’s care
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has continued an almost 40-year legacy of medical research, women’s and children’s health care and collaboration between Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore, Md., and the Navajo Epidemiology Center. On May 10,...
Navajo President Buu Nygren calls upon Navajo Council to approve historic water rights settlements to Rio San José, Colorado River
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has called upon the Navajo Nation Council to swiftly and unanimously approve two historic water rights settlements. “I have received calls of congratulations since last night,” President Nygren said today. “The...
Congratulations to Crystalyne Curley and Justin JonesJuly 21, 2026
President Nygren Signs 24 Intergovernmental Agreements to Advance $11.5 Million in New Mexico Community ProjectsJuly 17, 2026
President Nygren Approves $130.6 Million Indian Housing Plan for Fiscal Year 2027July 17, 2026
President Nygren Signs Historic Legislation Advancing Broadband and Public Safety Across the Navajo NationJuly 17, 2026
President Buu Nygren thanks Navajo Nation firefighters and emergency respondersJuly 16, 2026