The PEOPLE'S STATE of the NAVAJO NATION
January 9, 2024 | 9 AM to 3 PM
Nakai Hall, Window Rock Fair Grounds
At this historic event, President Nygren will outline his administration’s 2023 accomplishments and 2024 priorities, provide updates on major projects, and share his vision of what the future holds for the Navajo Nation. All are welcome!
8:45 AM
Doors open
9:00 AM
Coffee and Pastries
9:20 AM
Posting of the Colors
Chinle Veterans Organization
9:25 AM
National Anthem
Amy Reeves-Begaye, Miss Navajo
9:30 AM
Pledge of Allegiance
Brinley James, Miss Ganado Primary Princess
9:35 AM
Invocation - Traditional Navajo Prayer and Song
Prayer and song by Jones Benally
9:40 AM
Welcome Address
James Junes
9:50 AM
Entertainment
10:00 AM
Vice President Richelle Montoya
10:10 AM
Chief Justice Joanne Jayne
10:20 AM
Speaker Crystalyne Curley
10:35 AM
Entertainment
10:50 AM
Introduction of President Nygren
TBA
11:00 AM
President Buu Nygren's Year in Review
12:00 PM
Executive Order Signing
12:15 PM
Prayer, Lunch, and Entertainment
Prayer by Pastor Wallace Begay
Entertainment by Rydell Largo Dance Group
Entertainment by Rydell Largo Dance Group
12:45 PM
Division Directors' Accomplishments & Updates
Division of Human Resources | Debbie Nez Manuel
Division of Natural Resources | Mike Halona
Division of Social Services | Thomas Cody
Division of Public Safety | Michael Anderson
Navajo Department of Transportation | Tom Platero
Navajo Nation Washington Office | Justin Ahasteen
Navajo Department of Health | Kim Russell
Division of Natural Resources | Mike Halona
Division of Social Services | Thomas Cody
Division of Public Safety | Michael Anderson
Navajo Department of Transportation | Tom Platero
Navajo Nation Washington Office | Justin Ahasteen
Navajo Department of Health | Kim Russell
1:35 PM
Entertainment
1:50 PM
Division Directors' Accomplishments & Updates
Division of Diné Education | Claudia Russell-Edgewater
Fiscal Recovery Fund | Lisa Jymm
Navajo Nation Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Office | Tico Charlee
Division of General Services | Shawnevan Dale
Navajo Nation Veterans Administration | Bobbie Ann Baldwin
Division of Community Development | Abrin Mitchell
Navajo Nation Gaming Regulatory Office | Michele Jones
Fiscal Recovery Fund | Lisa Jymm
Navajo Nation Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Office | Tico Charlee
Division of General Services | Shawnevan Dale
Navajo Nation Veterans Administration | Bobbie Ann Baldwin
Division of Community Development | Abrin Mitchell
Navajo Nation Gaming Regulatory Office | Michele Jones
2:40 PM
Entertainment
2:50 PM
Division Directors' Accomplishments & Updates
Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency | Stephen Etsitty
Navajo-Hopi Land Commission Office | Sarah Slim
Office of the Navajo Nation Tax Commission | Effie Edsitty
Navajo Nation Broadband Office | Sonia Nez
Navajo Nation Department of Justice | Ethel Branch
Office of the Controller | Sean McCabe
Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development | Tony Skrelunas
Navajo-Hopi Land Commission Office | Sarah Slim
Office of the Navajo Nation Tax Commission | Effie Edsitty
Navajo Nation Broadband Office | Sonia Nez
Navajo Nation Department of Justice | Ethel Branch
Office of the Controller | Sean McCabe
Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development | Tony Skrelunas
3:40 PM
Closing Prayer and Retrieval of Colors
Prayer by Steven Benally
Retrieval of Colors by Chinle Agency Veterans
Retrieval of Colors by Chinle Agency Veterans