Statements and Memoranda
Former Navajo Nation Police Officer and Criminal Investigator Rodger J. Yazzie passes away
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – For 34 years, Yazzie served the Navajo Nation in the Public Safety division as a Police Radio Dispatcher, Evidence Technician, Police Officer, and Criminal Investigator. “We are saddened to hear one of our very own former police officers passing...
For 76 years, women veterans have honored the country, including Navajo women
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Women Veterans Recognition Day is celebrated on June 12 every year to honor and recognize the contributions and sacrifices of women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This day is significant because it marks the anniversary of the...
Pine Springs Day School students head to the Navajo Nation Capital
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – On Tue., Jun. 11, President Nygren looked at each student and said when he took office, he thought of them, the children. “You are more than capable,” said President Nygren as he told each student to repeat the phrase. “You all are more than...
Cody Jesus Invitational is more than bull riding. It’s giving hope
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Set for July 6, the Cody Jesus Invitational gears up for its second annual event with the help of Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren. On June 10, the Division of Economic Development hosted a sponsorship luncheon for the Cody Jesus invitational....
President Nygren attended the Western Agency Council meeting
KAIBETO, Ariz. – The Western Agency Council meeting was focused on critical issues like drought conditions, road improvements, and senior citizen development. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and Division Directors attended the meeting, engaging with chapter...
Three branch government leaders come together for a powerful two days of information sharing and strategizing
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – No matter your coordinates within the four sacred mountains, topics surrounding suicide prevention, violence, substance abuse, missing and murdered, budget, and streamlined communication remain common issues within communities across the Navajo...
To’Nanees’Dizi Chapter requests President Nygren to help efforts to build a sports complex
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – On May 30, To'Nanees'Dizi Council Delegate Otto Tso and Chapter Officials met with Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren with an urgent request. They requested the President to assist with relocating a high-frequency antenna located less than two...
Funding to aid in continuing water rights litigations
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...
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...