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

Thursday, August 07, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• Navajo Code Talker Day on August 14
• Honoring heroes who used Diné language to protect the country during World War II
• Commitment to preserving the language and culture they fought to defend

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Colby Charles, 26, last seen in St. Michaels, AZ
• Missing person: Shelby Shanoah Nelson, 18, last seen in Lupton, AZ
• Missing person: David Claushee, 65, last seen in Fort Defiance, AZ
• Located: Leithan Robertson, 11, has been found and is safe
• Located: Ameika Begay, 18, has been found and is safe
• Statement on Chinle plane crash: Four medical personnel lost while enroute to pick up patient

4. Accomplishments

• Church Rock celebrates completion of $24 million NM 566 bridge with Governor Lujan Grisham
• August proclaimed as Child Support Awareness Month to strengthen families and support children
• $2.3 million lease signed with H.T.E. Reality LLC (Diné woman-owned business) for government facilities
• New ERP vital statistics system launched to improve government efficiency and services
• Navajo Nation Broadband Office signs MOU with Hopi Telecommunications for BEAD Program collaboration

5. Major Projects

• Snow monitoring project on Navajo Mountain with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Hogback Pumping Station upgrades: $575,000 funding agreement with New Mexico for critical improvements
• SpaceX selected to deliver satellite internet to 58 chapters, closing digital divide within four months
• AFL-CIO's "It's Better in the Union" campaign launched supporting 1,500 Navajo Nation employees
• Rural Opportunity Zone status sought with U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach to unlock major investment

6. Meet and Greets

• 57th Annual Eehaniih Day celebration on August 1 at base of sacred Navajo Mountain
• Community gathering featuring stories, laughter, and cultural connection

7. Upcoming Events

• Gallup Ceremonial Night Parade tonight and Morning Parade on Saturday, August 9
• 103rd Gallup Ceremonial runs through August 10 featuring powwows, rodeos, pageant, and art markets
• Tickets available at gallupceremonial.com/tickets or at the door

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

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