WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. –After a historic water rights win, further litigation on the water rights will continue, and so will the cost. The 25th Navajo Nation Council approved resolution CMY 27-24, approving $4,000,000 from the Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance for the...
Statements and Releases
Navajo President Buu Nygren meets with Colorado Governor Jaris Polis
BOULDER, Colo. – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren today met privately with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis before they both spoke at the 44th Annual Colorado Law Conference on Natural Resources at the University of Colorado here. President Nygren briefed the governor on...
Navajo President Buu Nygren speaks at Getches-Wilkinson Colorado River Conference Water & Tribes Initiative
BOULDER, Colo. – The Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribes were congratulated at the 44th annual Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment Conference at the University of Colorado for their ability to work...
PRIDE month celebrated throughout the U.S. and across the globe
Each June, PRIDE month is celebrated throughout the U.S. and across the globe. PRIDE, which has become a worldwide recognized acronym of the California-based organization Personal Rights in Defense and Education, began fighting for equal rights in 1966 for LGBTQ+...
Navajo Division of Social Services hosts Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness Conference
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – On Tuesday, June 4, the Office of the President and Vice President Navajo Division of Social Services, Department of Family Services hosted a conference at the Navajo Nation Museum, beginning with prayer, informative breakout sessions, and a...
Ready for a challenge, hopefuls choose Navajo Department of Justice for internship
Window Rock, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren welcomed nine interns from DOJ ranging from different years in law school, schools across the country, and areas of interest. They shared their background and why they were interested in the Navajo Nation,...
Navajo President Buu Nygren, Speaker Curley advocate for water rights with key officials, congressional delegations
WASHINGTON – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren today launched a critical phase to ensure a secure water future for the Nation. On Wednesday, he briefed Bryan Newland, assistant secretary of Indian Affairs, high-ranking Interior Department officials, and the Arizona...
Second night of the Home of the Navajo PRCA rodeo competition leaves fans wanting more
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Tonight will be that last show of the PRCA Home of the Navajo Rodeo promising an exciting night of competition. On the first night of the rodeo, crowds saw bulls getting fussy and competitors ancy and amped. After a night of competition, the...
2024 Gallup High School NMAA Softball 4A District and State Champions receive praise from President Buu Nygren
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The 2024 New Mexico State Softball Champions spent the morning with President Buu Nygren in the Stateroom, reminiscing about their win and aspirations for the future. “I am very honored to be among all of you,” said Navajo Nation President Nygren....
The small but mighty Cardinal class turn their tassels
ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. – 28 Cardinal students at St. Michaels Indian High School were encouraged to keep thriving and striving by Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren as they leave their nest of four years. Friends, family, faculty, and President Nygren gathered in the...
Opening night of PRCA weekend kicks off with Navajo Nation Leaders ride into the arena
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - On May 31, the best cowboys and cowgirls fill the Dean C. Jackson arena under the Window Rock sunset, and eagar crowd ready for the show. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, and his horse Red, rode into the Dean C. Jackson arena for the government...
Navajo Nation Memorial Day and Treaty Day
All Navajo Nation offices were closed yesterday, May 31, 2024, in observance of Navajo Nation Memorial Day, which falls on today, June 1, 2024. On June 1, 1868, a delegation of Navajo leaders signed with X’s a “treaty and agreement” with the United States that ended...
Delegate Crystalyne Curley and her chapters bring light to needs in their communities
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Over 20-chapter officials from the Central Agency met with Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren to voice needs in the communities of Blue Gap/Tachee, Many Farms, Nazlini, Cottonwood/Tselani, and Low Mountain. Navajo Nation Council Delegate...
LDS officials continue to build a relationship with the Navajo Nation
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren thought of language revitalization and the Code Talkers when asked how could the LDS Church help. LDS Church members traveled to the Office of the President and Vice President to follow up on President Nygren’s...
15 students and faculty from the University of Arizona brought wildcat country to the Navajo Nation
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – A Sun Devil Alum, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, welcomed the 15 Wildcats eager to learn about the Navajo Nation. A part of the U of A’s Cultural and Inclusive Experiential Learning Opportunities program is bringing a study abroad-like...




