{"id":446930,"date":"2026-03-11T14:49:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=446930"},"modified":"2026-03-11T21:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:03:10","slug":"testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimony: Buu Nygren of Navajo Nation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"h3-responsive font-weight-bold\">Testimony:  Buu Nygren of Navajo Nation<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Oversight Hearing on \u201cExamining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,\u201d and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Wednesday, March 11, 2026<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source\">Indianz.Com<\/div>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n&#8226;  PDF: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/3-11-26-testimony-buu-nygren\/\">Written Testimony<\/a> \r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe following is the written testimony of Buu Nygren, President of the Navajo Nation.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nNygren appears before the <a href=https:\/\/indian.senate.gov\/>Senate Committee on Indian Affairs<\/a> for an <a href=https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/10\/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-sets-hearing-on-water-rights\/>Oversight Hearing on \u201cExamining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,\u201d and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025<\/a>. He provides testimony about tribal water rights and about the legislation.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nPANEL 2<BR>\r\nThe Honorable Buu Nygren<BR>\r\nPresident<BR>\r\nNavajo Nation<BR>\r\nWindow Rock, Arizona\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-446904\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2200\" data-attachment-id=\"446904\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1700,2200\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-1\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Buu Nygren of Navajo Nation. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on \u201cExamining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,\u201d and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025. March 11, 2026.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Testimony: Buu Nygren&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-1.jpg\" alt=\"Testimony: Buu Nygren\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-446904\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-446902\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2200\" data-attachment-id=\"446902\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1700,2200\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-2\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Buu Nygren of Navajo Nation. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on \u201cExamining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,\u201d and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025. March 11, 2026.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Testimony: Buu Nygren&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-2.jpg\" alt=\"Testimony: Buu Nygren\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-446902\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-446903\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2200\" data-attachment-id=\"446903\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1700,2200\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-3\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Buu Nygren of Navajo Nation. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on \u201cExamining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,\u201d and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025. March 11, 2026.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Testimony: Buu Nygren&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-3.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-3.jpg\" alt=\"Testimony: Buu Nygren\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-446903\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-4\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-446905\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2200\" data-attachment-id=\"446905\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-4.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1700,2200\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-4\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Buu Nygren of Navajo Nation. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on \u201cExamining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,\u201d and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025. March 11, 2026.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Testimony: Buu Nygren&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-4.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-4.jpg\" alt=\"Testimony: Buu Nygren\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-446905\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-5\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-446906\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2200\" data-attachment-id=\"446906\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-5.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1700,2200\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-5\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Buu Nygren of Navajo Nation. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on \u201cExamining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,\u201d and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025. March 11, 2026.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Testimony: Buu Nygren&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-5.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-5.jpg\" alt=\"Testimony: Buu Nygren\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-446906\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-6\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-446908\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2200\" data-attachment-id=\"446908\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-6.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1700,2200\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-6\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Buu Nygren of Navajo Nation. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on \u201cExamining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,\u201d and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025. March 11, 2026.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Testimony: Buu Nygren&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-6.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-6.jpg\" alt=\"Testimony: Buu Nygren\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-446908\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-7\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-446907\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2200\" data-attachment-id=\"446907\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-7.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1700,2200\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-7\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Buu Nygren of Navajo Nation. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on \u201cExamining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,\u201d and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025. March 11, 2026.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Testimony: Buu Nygren&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-7.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-7.jpg\" alt=\"Testimony: Buu Nygren\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-446907\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-8\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-446900\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2200\" data-attachment-id=\"446900\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-8.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1700,2200\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-8\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Buu Nygren of Navajo Nation. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on \u201cExamining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,\u201d and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025. March 11, 2026.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Testimony: Buu Nygren&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-8.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-8.jpg\" alt=\"Testimony: Buu Nygren\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-446900\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-9\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-446901\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2200\" data-attachment-id=\"446901\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/11\/testimony-buu-nygren-of-navajo-nation\/buu-nygren-03-11-26-9\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-9.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1700,2200\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-9\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Buu Nygren of Navajo Nation. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on \u201cExamining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,\u201d and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025. March 11, 2026.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Testimony: Buu Nygren&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-9.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-9.jpg\" alt=\"Testimony: Buu Nygren\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-446901\" \/><\/a>  \r\n \r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Notice<\/div>\r\n<a href=https:\/\/www.indian.senate.gov\/hearings\/oversight-hearing-on-examining-federal-policies-governing-indian-water-rights-settlements-and-legislative-hearing-to-receive-testimony-on-s-953-northeastern-arizona-indian-water-r\/>Oversight Hearing on \u201cExamining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,\u201d and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025<\/a> (March 11, 2026)","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"President Buu Nygren of the Navajo Nation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":446904,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,20,13,1,14],"tags":[5366,3240,118,464,24,6216,5427,213,91,154,153],"class_list":["post-446930","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-environment","category-indian-trust","category-law","category-national","category-politics","tag-119th","tag-buu-nygren","tag-doi","tag-hopi","tag-navajo","tag-s-953","tag-san-juan-southern-paiute","tag-scia","tag-senate","tag-treaties","tag-water","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/11\/Buu-Nygren-03-11-26-1.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-1Sgy","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/446930","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=446930"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/446930\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":447234,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/446930\/revisions\/447234"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/446904"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=446930"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=446930"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=446930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}