Statements and Memoranda
President Nygren meets with Microsoft
LAS VEGAS — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren met with representatives from Microsoft at the Reservation Economic Summit on Wednesday in Las Vegas, NV. Microsoft’s corporate and tribal representatives requested time with President Nygren to present solutions offered...
President Nygren meets with Council Delegate Helena Nez Begay
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren continues to meet with members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council, recently hearing more about the top priorities of Councilwoman Helena Nez Begay. “Vice President Richelle Montoya and I are committed to working...
President Nygren presents keynote address at 2023 Reservation Economic Summit
LAS VEGAS — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren closed the 2023 Reservation Economic Summit by telling a ballroom audience the key to a thriving Indian Country is collaborating and sharing business knowledge like that gained at summits like this one. “There are leaders...
President Buu Nygren meets with Window Rock Fighting Scouts
FORT DEFIANCE, Ariz. — Earlier this week, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren met with the graduating senior class of Window Rock High School to offer words of encouragement as many apply for scholarships and internship programs, while they prepare for college, trade...
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren among 40 recipients of top national Native recognition
LAS VEGAS — President Dr. Buu Nygren received one of the most prestigious national awards presented here to “the best and brightest emerging Indian Country leaders” under the age of 40. On Tuesday, the President was one of 40 recipients of the 40 Under 40 Award...
President Nygren signs proclamation for Week of the Young Child across the Navajo Nation
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — President Buu Nygren signed a proclamation that celebrates the young child. The Week of the Young Child is a celebration that focuses public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs...
Navajo Nation Veterans Administration educates Council delegates on its history, program, services and plans
LEUPP, Ariz – The Navajo Nation Veterans Administration presented a day-long comprehensive overview of its programs, services for veterans, and the problems it inherited during an orientation at the Twin Arrows Casino and Resort on Friday. The orientation was for...
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren honors the life of former President Ben Shelly
GALLUP, N.M. — Former President Ben Shelly was remembered here today as a loving father, a direct-speaking boss and politician, an inspiration of what can be accomplished with raw determination and even a young movie actor. Following a service at the Rollie Mortuary,...
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren thanks Navajo Vietnam veterans, saying ‘without you, I wouldn’t be here,’ now I’m here for you
SHIPROCK, N.M. – About 400 families, veterans, and gourd dancers gathered in Shiprock to celebrate and “welcome home” Navajo veterans of the Vietnam War. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren greeted the veterans, saying they would not be forgotten. Joining him on the...
Navajo President Buu Nygren meets multiple championship teams as Navajos bring home the trophies
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren today welcomed the 2023 Arizona 1A State Championship Rock Point High School Lady Cougars basketball and volleyball teams to the presidential stateroom at the Office of the President and Vice President. The teams...