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Today, we remember Lori Piestewa, the first Native American Woman to die in combat, leaving behind her parents & 2 children. We recognize her ultimate sacrifice, a testament to the strength of our Native women veterans. Our women are warriors, & we are thankful for their service.
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President Buu Nygren met his childhood hero, legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk, who was in Two Grey Hill, N.M. to dedicate a new skateboard park on Monday. Thanks to Hawk’s foundation, Skate Park Project, local youth don’t have to travel far to hone their skateboarding skills.
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Today's ruling is disappointing and I am encouraged that the ruling was 5-4. It is reassuring that four justices understood our case and our arguments. I remain undeterred. As President of the Navajo Nation, I represent and protect the Navajo people, our land, and our future.
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Jasmine, Evelyn, I would like to announce that we are having our second child. As a father, I cannot describe the excitement and anticipation I am feeling. When I learned Evelyn would be joining us, I could not wait to meet her. Now, I cannot wait to meet our second child.
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Navajo Nation, it’s the General Election Day! Make sure you get out and vote, and honk if you see us as we make our way across the Navajo Nation visiting chapters!
Vote Nygren-Montoya! (And thank you, Coppermine Chapter!)
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Myself, Vice President Richelle Montoya, & Speaker Crystalyne Curley became the first Navajo leaders to proclaim June 18-25 as Navajo Nation Pride Week. The proclamation signing was the culmination of the two-day Hózhó Dooleł – In Beauty, We Are Here” Diné PRIDE celebration
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Honored to be your Navajo Nation President!
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Navajo Nation, we did it! We thank you for your confidence and your trust in the leadership of Dr. Buu Nygren and Richelle Montoya for Navajo Nation President and Vice President!
Thank you to our amazing volunteers and our donors—Ahéhee’, nítsaago!
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Excited that my first trip to Washington, D.C. will be as a guest of
@SenMarkKelly
for President Biden’s State of the Union address!
President Biden will address Congress at the today at 7 PM MT.
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Today, Speaker of the 25th Navajo Nation Crystalyne Curley & I, issued a statement denouncing Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland’s decision to impose a 10-mile freeze around Chaco Culture National Historic Park. Her decision undermines our sovereignty and self-determination.
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Amá Bééhaniih 💕 Shima’ is the most beautiful word in Dine’ Bizaad. It embraces all that is good, all that is safe, all that is love in our lives. For Navajos, it is one of the first we learn and one we never outgrow. Jasmine, Happy First Mother’s Day to you. Happy Mother’s Day!
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The Grand Canyon is home to life of all kinds and is an ecosystem we must protect. We know from firsthand experience the damage that can be caused by uranium mining and processing that contaminates our water and poisons our animals and our children.
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Thank you, US Air Force, for this special military flyover on Navajo Nation Inauguration Day!
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Māori Members of the BYU Living Legends performed a Haka in my honor on Wednesday. Ahéhee to these young leaders.
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They not only helped defeat an enemy on the battlefield, during World War II, but protected a sacred language and culture. We will never forget their contributions and sacrifice. We owe an incredible debt of gratitude to these heroes on National Navajo Code Talkers Day.
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Today, with the Navajo Department of Health and Navajo Nation Council Speaker Pro Tem Tso, we are announcing the lifting of the mask mandate for the general public and all businesses effective at 5PM today.
Let’s get to work for our People.
Read more:
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From Window Rock to all of you, Happy Thanksgiving Day!
On behalf of the Navajo Nation, I wish you all a warm and safe holiday with family, friends and a good meal. My appreciation goes out to everyone working to keep our families and communities safe. Ahéhee’!
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A lot of excitement at the 2023 Navajo Nation Inauguration!
Watch live now:
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To my beautiful wife, Happy Birthday to the mother of our daughter and the keeper of shí heart! I'm so blessed to live the rest of my life with someone who gives me purpose. I love you so much, forever and ever ❤️
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Today, Native students at Northern Arizona University, First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren and I greeted Vice President Kamala Harris in Flagstaff.
It was an honor to welcome the Vice President to Diné Bikéyah alongside our students from tribal nations across the region!
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I asked a group of 11 Ivy League university alumni to send their brightest students, graduates, and professors to help the Navajo Nation solve its most persistent economic problems. As a nation, as a government, we’re always trying to find avenues to help our people.
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It was such a great visit to the Window Rock Head Start today!
I am so proud of our students and future leaders and their teachers and aides, as well!
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The Navajo Nation mourns the passing this evening of former chairman and first President of the Navajo Nation Peterson Zah.
A great leader and advocate, he ushered in a new era of Navajo democracy. We will miss him dearly.
Tomorrow, more information will be released.
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“Governor Bill Richardson was a champion for the Navajo people.
“Since he ran for Congress, and as Governor and U.S. Energy Secretary in the Bill Clinton Administration — even after his political career — he has always come back and advocated for the Navajo Nation.
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Today, the Navajo Nation is saddened by the loss of former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly.
We honor him and recognize his service in both the public and private sector for the ultimate benefit of the Navajo People. Flags will be raised at half-staff.
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I, along with 25th Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council Crystalyne Curley attended the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit. At the summit, Biden signed a groundbreaking Executive Order that focuses on reforming federal funding and support for tribal nations.
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First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren, Vice President Richelle Montoya and I congratulated the newly-elected speaker of the 25th Navajo Nation Council, Crystalyne Curley this evening.
Speaker Curley becomes the first Navajo woman to assume the speakership!
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Redd has been and continues to be my wonderful fair parade companion horse. I am happy to share we are both in good health after a fall!
Both Jasmine and I appreciate the outpouring of concern and support for our wellbeing.
You have to get right back up when you fall down.
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STATE OF THE NAVAJO NATION ADDRESS
On Monday, I will deliver our clearest look at the state of the Navajo Nation.
It is time to share the reality of our government and the scale of the challenges ahead. This will take teamwork and bold decisions. Join us.
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It was great to welcome
@RepEliCrane
to the Navajo Nation yesterday.
We’re both construction guys so I appreciate this opportunity to share our vision for basic infrastructure needs that reach Navajo homes and how we can get there. Ahéhee’, Rep. Crane, for your visit!
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Happy Valentine’s Day! I am incredibly grateful to be married to First Lady
@NygrenJasmine
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We are eternally grateful for the sacrifices made by our Navajo veterans. They put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms and protect our homeland. This proclamation is a small way to show our appreciation for everything they've done. Happy Veterans Day.
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It’s official! The Navajo Nation General Election presidential and vice presidential results have been certified!
We are honored to be your next Navajo Nation President and Vice President!
Read our full statements here:
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After 55 years, the land leased by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and five utilities to build the Navajo Generating Station has been returned to the Navajo Nation. The demolition of the 45-year-old power plant is complete, the land reclamation has begun.
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“The Navajo Nation has borne the brunt of America's nuclear program, the cost of which can be measured in human lives, environmental devastation, and communities that are still suffering,”
To read the rest of my op-ed, please click on the link:
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It’s so great to welcome Bone Thugs-N-Harmony here to Tuba City! First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren and I were very happy to meet and greet the members tonight at the Western Navajo Fair.
Thank you to all who came together to bring these great performances here!
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I’ll be using a cane for the next 10 days with instructions to keep all weight off my left leg. My injury occurred when Redd, the horse I was riding during the Shiprock Fair Parade, fell with me. Thank you to the Tuba City Regional Health Corp for the emergency X-ray & MRI.
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Today, I testified before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs in support of the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act.
The proposed changes will ensure water access for thousands who lack it, extending a basic human right to the Navajo people.
#WaterIsLife
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The new 154,000-square-foot Dilkon Medical Center includes level 3 emergency and trauma treatment, 12-bed inpatient care, primary care, eye care, dental care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, behavioral health, & support services.
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This is President Dr. Buu Nygren and First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren wishing you and your family a blessed Happy Easter: Nizhónígo dóó yá’át’ééhgo 'ádaa'áhojílyą́ągo' dóó hózhǫ́ǫ́jígo nitsídzíkeesgo, bee ájít'éhgo shį́į́ “Hózhó náhásdlíí’,” wolyé. T'áá shǫǫdí, ádaa'ahólyą́!
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Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren can now say he’s skateboarded with his childhood hero. Not only that, but the President also legendary professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, dedicate a skateboard park, the Diné Skate Garden Project, on Monday in Two Grey Hills, New Mexico.
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Having grown up hauling water, wondering on winter days if it would be frozen in the morning, traveling 70 miles to a laundromat, conserving every drop and now seeing water flow freely from a dormitory shower head left a lasting impression.
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Today and tomorrow, we choose to emulate the peace, justice and equality for all people that Dr. King gave his life for so the laws of the U.S., if not the hearts its citizens, see the removal of codified hatred in the hope to someday replace it with love.
- President Buu Nygren
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Navajo students of veterinary medicine at the University of Arizona will now join those in its medical and law schools to be eligible for a full scholarship beginning in August. It’s a monumental day for Navajo. Taking care of animals is probably one of the oldest Navajo trades.
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A HAPPY VETERANS DAY TO OUR NAVAJO WARRIORS!
Today, we recognize all of our Navajo men and women who offered up their lives in service to our great country.
To our Navajo veterans: Thank you for your service!
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I, Dr. Buu Nygren, President of the
#NavajoNation
, do hereby proclaim this week as
#IndigenousPeoplesWeek
on the
#NavajoNation
, and call upon the U.S. Congress to declare a Federal Holiday to recognize the resilience, perseverance, endurance and patience of
#NativeAmericans
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20 years ago today, US Army Specialist Lori Piestewa, 507th Maintenance Co, was killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
We remember her as a wonderful daughter, a proud mother, a friend and an exemplar of dedication and bravery under fire.
Statement:
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I heard the Navajo people and their dream to own a home in the Nation. Families want a three-bedroom or two-bathroom home that is insulated to keep the cold out in winter and the heat out in summer. They’re not asking for marble or granite or all these crazy things you see on TV.
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On Presidents’ Day, it is a day to also remember our own Navajo presidents and great leaders before them.
Since 1990, the Navajo people have elected 10 presidents.
Tribal chairmen were elected before, from 1920s on. Clan war and peace chiefs led before then.
Our Nation grows.
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Dr. Peterson Zah, former chairman and the first president of the Navajo Nation, passed last evening.
He was a huge tribal advocate across Indian Country and America.
Read on for the joint statement with the Navajo Nation Council.
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Yá’át’ééh Késhmish, Shidine’é!
From all of us to you and your families, please have a safe, warm holiday season as we head into the New Year!
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Hon. Peter MacDonald, thank you for your endorsement of Nygren-Montoya for Navajo Nation President and Vice President!
Vote Position
#1
on November 8, or vote early at any of the 5 agency Navajo Election Administration offices! 🙏🏼
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MOTHER’S DAY 2023
Shima’ is the most beautiful word in Dine’ Bizaad. It embraces all that is good, all that is safe, and all that is love in our lives. For Navajos, it is one of the first words we learn and one we never outgrow.
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The Navajo Council and I are unified in our opposition to the 10-mile buffer zone. The withdrawal was done without meaningful consultation & failed to honor the Navajo Nation’s sovereignty. the Department of Interior did not conduct meaningful consultation with the Navajo Nation
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Having grown up in Red Mesa, I am aware that tourists complain to the vendors about smelly bathrooms, bad parking, and poor upkeep of the facilities. I would like to meet with county representatives from the four states to turn the monument into a go-to destination.
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The placement of human remains on the moon is a profound desecration of this celestial body revered by our people. This act disregards past agreements and promises of respect and consultation between NASA and the Navajo, notably following the Lunar Prospector mission in 1998.
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To our warriors, be proud of who you are and for your service, sacrifices, and accomplishments. First Lady
@NygrenJasmine
and I, thank you for protecting our way of life, our language, and the freedoms you put your life on the line for. We honor you for your sacred sacrifices.
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Peyote must continue to be protected as a sacred plant for use only in ceremonies by Native American Church and Azéé’ Bee Nahaghá of Diné Nation members.
On Friday, I signed a proclamation for the Navajo Nation’s opposition to any state or federal effort to decriminalize peyote.
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My first enactment of legislation as Navajo Nation President provides for emergency response funding for all 110 local Navajo Nation chapters.
We appreciate the Navajo Nation Council’s deliberation on this resource in view of our recent weather-related emergency declaration.
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Today I signed Resolution No. CF-05-23 into law providing $2.6 million for new ambulances and fire trucks for the Ganado Fire District.
The district covers more than 1,000 square miles and provides regional emergency readiness and support to Navajo Nation families.
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Happy Anniversary to my best friend! You give our family strength, purpose, & hope. I'm looking forward to many more beautiful years ahead of us. I love you.
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Recently, I met a baby Navajo boy about the same age as my daughter. His smile lit up my office as I watched him play. The Supreme Court’s decision in the Brackeen v. Haaland case is a victory for the Navajo toddler and all Indigenous children in the United States.
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We want our fair to offer entertainment for all Navajos, not just those who enjoy a traditional fair. Megadeth draws huge crowds all over the world, and we're thrilled so many people came out to rock with them here on the Nation.
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Each of the Navajo Nation’s student athletes continue to make us proud!
Tonight, we congratulate the Monument Valley High School Mustangs on their conference championship wins!
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Very excited to learn about the production of ‘Rez Ball’ this past week by Producer Mauricio Mota and Director Sydney Freeland!
Looking forward to this great project!
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The Navajo Nation thanks Congress for finally passing the RECA amendment that will right a historic wrong for our Navajo uranium miners. For far too long, these hardworking Navajo miners, who fueled America's atomic arsenal, were left behind and denied benefits.
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Today I proclaimed Jan. 5, 2024, to be a day of remembrance to reflect upon Klee Benally’s enduring legacy, to express gratitude for his life’s work, and to commit to the principles and causes of Indigenous sovereignty and the protection of the Diné worldview that he believed in.
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Join us as we take our oaths at the 2023 Navajo Nation Inauguration on January 10 at 10AM!
We’ll see you at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Event Center in Fort Defiance as we begin our terms as your next Navajo Nation President and Vice President.
Info:
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This is the application I’ve thought about for many, many, many years, and this young man is working on it. he’s pulling it off, and I just want to say, ahe’hee to computer programmer and software developer from Lukachukai, Arizona, Albert Leonard Haskie.
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On this Christmas Day, First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren and I extend our warmest greetings to you and your families.
On behalf of the Nygren Administration and the Office of the President and Vice President, please stay safe, enjoy your time with your families!
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We’re talking water, power, roads, jobs, language, education and so much more for the Navajo Nation in the nation’s capital.
Tomorrow, I’ll be continuing partnership discussions with our federal counterparts.
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One hundred years ago, our leaders of that time, guided our people of that time. Maybe in another one hundred years, our children’s children will be praising us for the guidance that we provided for them.
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Navajo Nation agency commanders spoke with Congressman Crane during his visit and pushed for VA access and outreach.
This is a stepping stone towards greater equity for our Navajo veterans when it comes to VA services and cutting down on travel distances for access.
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After three attempts over 90 days, Division of Human Resources Director Debbie Nez-Manuel and Division of Social Services Director Thomas Cody were able to shepherd necessary changes to the Navajo Nation’s hiring policies that hadn’t been changed in 30 years or more.
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I had to honor of meeting with the Honorable Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs while she was in Window Rock. We had a quick, but a great and productive meeting. I look forward to meeting with Gov. Hobbs again and discuss plans that will help our Nation continue progressing forward.
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Leadership starts at home. As fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and brothers, we have a responsibility to our children. I had the pleasure of speaking about leadership and fatherhood at the Indigenous Men's Conference held in Moab, Utah, that focused on empowering Indigenous men.
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Rodeo athletes drive for hours to get to rodeos. They wake up at dawn to feed their animals and then go to work. At rodeos, you will see competitors helping one another get ready. Congratulations to all the Indian National Finals Rodeo winners.
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Five student-athletes and their coach will participate in the most prestigious all-Native American basketball tournament in the country this July. Good luck to the more than 1,300 Native basketball players who will compete in more than 400 games in over five days.
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This morning, the Navajo Nation escorted Honorable Peterson Zah from the capital to his home community of Low Mountain.
We thank Rosalind and Dr. Zah’s family for sharing him with us. His impact will continue to be felt for generations.
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From 1944-1986, roughly 30 million tons of uranium ore were extracted from the Navajo Nation accounting for nearly half of all uranium extracted within the U.S. As a result, thousands of our Navajo people were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation that led to illnesses& deaths
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On behalf of the President’s Office, I’m excited to sign the $1.7 million in ARPA funding that will help construct waterline extensions for 114 family homes. Thank you to the Honorable Marcarlo Roanhorse and Honorable Vince James for their tireless efforts to help their community
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Ya’aat’eeh doo Happy Easter!
To those of Christian faith, Easter Sunday is sacred, holy and meaningful. It holds a universal teaching for everyone, regardless of belief.
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During my State of the Navajo Nation address, I told delegates I would welcome meetings with them individually.
I appreciate Council Delegate Andy Nez and LDA Amber Benallie for taking time to meet on the priorities of Fort Defiance, Sawmill, Crystal, Red Lake and his district!
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David W. Yazzie's story is just one example of the challenges that many veterans face when they return home from service. While there are resources available to help, many veterans still slip through the cracks. We must continue to support our veterans.
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I had the pleasure of speaking to the new students who attended their first day of orientation at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. I told them they are the next generation of lawyers, who’ll one day have the power to make a real difference.
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Yesterday, I approved $11.34 million in funding that is bringing water to 1,600 residents in To’Haajilee’ and the communities along the Navajo-Gallup Pipeline who have waited 20 years to receive water. Residents will soon have access to clean water.
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We have a lot of progress to make in streamlining our Navajo Nation government.
I issued Executive Order No. 01-2023 to cut through some red tape and to greatly reduce some of the paperwork that hits my desk and the desks of our employees. Let’s keep improving direct services.
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The Navajo Nation Office of the First Lady and Strengthening Nations are collaborating to meet a need for winter clothing for our unsheltered relatives.
During this time of year, this is critical and immediate, and it’s something we can all help alleviate.
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As Arizona State Representative, First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren, Sen. Theresa Hatathlie & State Rep. Myron Tsosie, worked hard to get funding for road improvements. Today, I was honored to sign the contract that’ll put those dollars to work for the community of Sweetwater.
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Always a great visit to the Roundhouse when I see Gov. Lujan Grisham, Sen. Pinto, and Rep. Allison!
We’re ready to work with our state counterparts!
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The Navajo Nation takes immense pride in our women warriors. We affirm our unwavering respect and gratitude for their sacrifices. Their contributions are an integral part of our history. We celebrate our women warriors every day but especially on Navajo Women Warriors Day.
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Lillian Lincheze Lujan served in the U.S. Women’s Army Corps from 1943 to 1945. At 104 years of age, she lived a long life that we, as Navajo People, celebrate.
I issued a proclamation today naming March 10, 2023, Lillian Lujan Day across the Navajo Nation in her honor.
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Memorial Day is about remembrance. This is the day that we have to continue to remember our soldiers, continue to remember them in a good way, and continue to remember their families. Military service means some may not return. Among those who did not are who we honor here today.
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I have spared no expense or equipment to help Chinle residents affected by flood waters from overflow released by Wheatfields Lake and Tsaile Lake. I am thankful for everybody involved, including my staff, Apache County, and the people donating clothing and food.
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Today we honor former Arizona State Senator Jack Jackson, Sr., one of the Navajo Nation’s great champions of leadership, education, local empowerment and one of our rodeo cowboys.
As a hataałii, he helped people with his strong cultural foundation. We share our condolences.
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Our land and our family make us strong and tough. From all of us here, Happy New Year, shik’éí dóó shidine’é!
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Last week, I met with Fort Lewis College President Dr. Tom Stritikus to discuss how to increase the opportunities for Navajo students attending FLC. More Navajo CPAs will not only empower us but we will be able to maintain, strengthen, and increase the balance sheet.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE FROM THE NYGREN-MONTOYA TEAM!
From all of us here on the Nygren-Montoya Team, we wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable New Year's Eve!
We can't wait to begin this next journey together with all of you!
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I met with Governor Lujan Grisham on Friday on infrastructure spending, uranium cleanup and renewable energy. Our state-level partnerships are continuing strong.
With strong advocates and partners at the state level, we can do some great work in the coming months and years.
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