Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren
2. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days
Tomorrow we celebrate International Women's Day.
Water rights community education sessions for Arizona are ongoing. (More information: nnwrc.navajo-nsn.gov)
Missing Navajo People: 64-year-old Tommy Gene Smith.
Located Navajo People: Samara Nez has been found and is safe.4. What Is Happening In The World
This past Tuesday was "Super Tuesday."
140 years ago, Susan B. Anthony advocated for women's right to vote.6. Navajo Lesson of the Day
"Water is a fundamental element, Tó éí iiná át'é."7. A Few of the Week's Accomplishments
I signed a contract to supplement the AmeriCorps Senior Mentorship Program with $69,000.
The Navajo Nation Oil and Gas Co. selected for contract to plug, remediate, or reclaim 54 orphaned wells.
The Division of Community Development completed two homes under the housing improvement program.
The Office of the Controller conducted a groundbreaking training with our OOC staff, division directors, staff with our auditors KPMG.
The Navajo Nation Washington Office hosted a meeting with the GAO's Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council.
The Division of Economic Development relaunches the Navajo Artisan and Business Relief Program. (More information: nasbr24.com)
The U.S. EPA announced the Lukachukai Mountain Mining District has been added to the National Priorities List of Superfund sites.
A veterans in Shiprock received the keys to his brand-new home in a key-turning ceremony.8. Major Projects I am Working On
The Navajo Nation e911 Rural Addressing project is moving along smoothly.
Navajo Nation phone systems are moving toward voice-over-internet (VOIP) handsets.
Navajo-Hopi Land Commission Office is working on submitting legislation to support their operations.
The Vice President and I attended the Eastern Navajo Agency Council in Iyanbito, N.M.
I met with ASU President Michael Crow.
I shared educational goals with ASU students.
EPICX launch at ASU.10. Upcoming Events in the Coming Week
Miss Navajo to host Eggstravaganza Easter Celebration on March 30 at the Navajo Nation Zoo (9am). (More information: 928-871-6379 or [email protected])
Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency to host a job fair March 20 from 9am to 4pm at the Navajo Nation Museum. (More information: 928-871-6790)
Staff Development and Training will be hosting an online grant workshop March 13 from 8:30am to 10:30am on Zoom. (More information: 928-871-6691)
International Uranium Film Festival at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock from 10am to 9am today. 11. Closing: Thank you and tune in each week!
