Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)

Thursday, August 14, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• Today is Navajo Code Talkers Day - August 14
• Honoring warriors who used sacred Diné language during World War II
• Their unbreakable code saved countless lives and secured victory
• Recommitment to preserving the language and culture they fought to defend

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Xander Marbou, 9 months old, last seen in Yuma, AZ
• Located: Sarah Begay, 74, has been found and is safe
• Located: Shelby Shanaoh Nelson, 18, has been found and is safe

4. Accomplishments

• $124,000 grant renewal signed for early childhood Diné language and culture program
• Historic return of 2,211 acres of reclaimed mine land to Navajo Nation announced with NTEC
• Legislation signed extending deadline for voting apportionment plan to protect voting rights
• Labor Commission legislation vetoed to maintain highest legal standards for commissioners

5. Major Projects

• Colin Bradley appointed as Acting Attorney General following Council's removal of Heather Clah
• Meeting with San Juan River Farm Board to address water delivery and irrigation concerns
• Many Farms chapter house visit on August 11 covering 16 of 22 action items
• Nazlini chapter house visit on August 12 discussing infrastructure and community development
• DPM leadership event speech on workforce modernization and cultural values

6. Meet and Greets

• 103rd Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial celebration with First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren
• Cultural dancing with elders and experiencing traditions through song, dance, and rodeo

7. Upcoming Events

• Central Agency Fair (Chinle Fair) August 11-17, 2025 in Chinle, Arizona
• Theme: "Honoring our Colorful Horses with the Empowerment of Diné Language, Culture, & Tradition"
• Celebration of rich heritage and vibrant spirit of the Navajo Nation

8. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week!

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