WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – At the Dean C. Jackson Arena today, a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place, bringing hope fulfilled to a driving force in the community. For years, when people with disabilities attended events at the arena, they had to battle significant issues...
Statements and Releases
Navajo President Buu Nygren disputes ‘false accusations’ by Vice President, supports investigation, calls for creation of Commission on Workplace Safety
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren today asserted nothing inappropriate, untoward or in violation of any policy occurred between him and Navajo Nation Vice President Richelle Montoya at a meeting last August, as she has alleged. “I am deeply...
“Once a Scout, always a Scout”
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – 140 students walked across the stage with their diplomas and were greeted with big smiles and handshakes from Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren. On Fri., May 24, in the Window Rock High School Gymnasium, graduates, families, faculty, and...
Graduated Hornets leave their nest as graduating class prepares for the future
GANADO, Ariz. – Ganado Hornet gymnasium was filled with proud families, cameras, and future graduates ready to begin their next journey in life. Today, May 24, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren applauded the 96 graduates for their commitment over the last four years...
President Nygren acknowledges the Navajo military
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Beneath the sacred Window Rock, 147 names of our Diné soldiers who were killed in action or are missing in action, and we know there are more. Today is the day we set aside to remember the brave young women and men who answered the call of duty...
2024 Bronco Graduates leave Kirtland Central High School with tears and laughs
KIRTLAND, N.M. — With 153 graduates, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren told each of them they would be why the Navajo Nation and America succeed. As graduates sat under a soft sunset on Thurs., May 23, at the Kirtland Central High School football field, President...
Shiprock High School graduates ready to conquer the world
SHIPROCK, N.M. – On Friday, May 24, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren looked out to the graduates and saw years of tears and laughter that will forever be great memories. As President Nygren took the stage in the Chieftain Pit, graduates and audience members cheered...
Navajo President Nygren, Speaker Curley, and Chief Justice Jayne join veterans and honor Riders to remember the fallen at the Memorial Service
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren told a crowd of 250 Navajo veterans, Honor Riders, families, and an all-women color guard that Memorial Day is a time to honor fallen Navajo warriors and their families by keeping them in hearts and prayers....
Navajo President Buu Nygren signs Navajo Council resolution to approve Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Agreement
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – One hundred years since the creation of the Navajo government and one week from Navajo Nation Treaty Day, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren today signed legislation passed unanimously Thursday by the Navajo Nation Council to approve an historic...
Polysilicon project to bring solar-powered energy, over a thousand jobs, revenue to the Navajo Nation and local chapter house
NENAHNEZAD, N.M. – On Thurs., May 23, President Buu Nygren signed a partnership agreement with NTUA and Erthos, a leading company in the solar-powered energy field to begin building “NavajoPoly” a manufacturing project to create polysilicon in the Nenahnezad area....
Triumph over adversity at Newcomb Middle School Class of 2024 ‘Moving Up’ promotion
NEWCOMB, N.M. – A wave of excitement filled the auditorium as Newcomb Middle School celebrated its annual 8th-grade “Moving Up” ceremony to promote the Class of 2024. The promotion ceremony was a testament to grit and community spirit. It featured enthusiastic...
Little visitors with loud voices came to visit President Buu Nygren as part of a school project on Navajo government
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Over 40 third grade students from Catherine A. Miller Elementary School from Church Rock, N.M. stopped to visit with Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren this afternoon to learn about the Executive Branch. The students worked on a project at school...
Navajo Emergency Medical Service celebrates the 50th anniversary of the National Emergency Medical Services
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Several public safety departments representing the Navajo Nation unified today as President Nygren signed a proclamation declaring May 19-25 as Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Service Week. EMS, Navajo Police, and Firefighters, Department of...
Across the Navajo Nation, T’áátsoh will be Missing and Murdered Díné relatives month
CHINLE, Ariz. – In front of a 24-hour Hogan that is a haven from abuse, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren signed a proclamation declaring May as MMDR month. Ama Doo Alchini Bighan is a 24-hour healing shelter that has taken a stand against domestic violence and...
Members of the U.S. Department of Justice head to the Navajo Nation to start problem-solving
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – From the prosecution process to potential federal offices being built on the Navajo Nation, President Nygren shared the needs of the Nation. “The importance of tribal justice cannot be overstated,” said President Nygren. “For generations, our...




