Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren

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January 18, 2024January 18, 2024
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address
Thursday, January 18, 2024

1. Introduction
2. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days
Today is National Winnie the Pooh Day!
3. Local Announcements
January is National Radon Action Month.

Grand opening on Monday: Northern Arizona Veterans Administration Clinic in Chinle.

Missing Navajo People: 43-year-old Jamie Jay Yazzie, 17-year-old Alana Leah Jackson, 38-year-old Myron Begay.

Found Navajo People: Shonell Dawn Redhouse.
4. This Time In History
In 1983, Internal Olympic Committee reinstates Olympic Gold Medals to Sac and Fox athlete Jim Thorpe.
5. Navajo Life Lesson
“Slow down and take the time to enjoy the small things.”
6. This Week's Accomplishments
Central Agency Council meeting in Lukachugai - a quarterly gathering of all elected chapter officials in the agency. I gave my report to the leadership.

Testimony before the U.S. Congress and the House Committee on Rural Healthcare Access.
7. Major Projects I Am Working On
Contract signed for a new Shiprock Incident Command Center.

Ramah Chapter Library internet connection project with OSO Internet Solutions.
8. Meet & Greets
Meeting with the Toohnii Bineest’á Ałtaas’éí alliance led by Hon. Duane “Chili” Yazzie of Shiprock.

Grand Opening of the Pueblo Pintado Senior Center (today).

Miyamura Patriots vs. Farmington Scorpions high school basketball game on Tuesday.

Visit with Tsaile-Wheatfields families and CHR workers.
9. Upcoming Events In The Coming Week
Monday is the start of the 2024 Winter Session of the Navajo Nation Council.

Wednesday I will be with the Eastern Navajo Veterans Organizations.
10. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week!
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January 11, 2024January 11, 2024
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address
Thursday, January 11, 2024

1. Introduction
2. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 14.
3. Local Announcements
Statement on the Moon and the Navajo Nation's opposition to the lack of tribal consultation on taking human remains there to be buried.

Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance processing applications.
4. What Is Happening In The World
Alaska Airlines plan loses emergency exit door.
5. This Time In History
Amelia Earhart's first successful solo flight from Hawaii to California.
6. Navajo Life Lesson
"Our elderly are precious. Appreciate their teachings and their time with us."
7. This Week's Accomplishments
The People's State of the Navajo Nation address was on Tuesday, the first of its kind on Navajo.

Executive order streamlining hiring processes.

Approving rights of way for Utah Department of Transportation.

Navajo Nation receives $88.7 million in federal small business funding.

Fort Defiance Agency Council Meeting on Saturday.

DCD prepares for New Mexico legislature session.
8. Major Projects I Am Working On
Winter snow storm efforts/preparation.

NNEPA submittal of "Treatment as a State" application.

Navajo Nation files charges against marijuana operation organizers.

CHID (housing) bid opening for new projects.
9. Meet & Greets
Saturday: Met with the Houck family whose home burnt down to offer aid and assistance.

Sawmill residents check-in during winter storm fallout.

(Baca Prewitt cell tower ribbon cutting)
10. Upcoming Events In The Coming Week
Testifying before the Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Congress).

Colorado State University Indigenous and Native American Affairs Assistant Vice President Patrese Atene.
11. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week!
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January 04, 2024January 4, 2024
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address
Thursday, January 4, 2024

1. Introduction
2. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days
Today is National Can Do! Day
3. Local Announcements
January 9th, Tuesday, is the People's State of the Navajo Nation: The public is invited to join us in Window Rock or on livestream.

Missing Navajo People

37-year-old Paul Goodman Begay

Found Navajo People

Larry Tso Anderson has been located.

15-year-old Kaila Mary Bella Watson has been located.
4. What is Happening in the World
NASA attempts to send remains to the moon.
5. This Time in History
Solomon Northup gain his freedom.
6. Navajo Life Lesson
"It's okay to be imperfect, it makes us who we are."
7. A Few of the Week's Accomplishments
E911 Emergency Communication Service comes to the Navajo Nation after I signed a contract to start the implementation process.

Solar streetlights in Chinle Head Start signed this week.

OPVP Community Engagement Staff assist with ceremony and herbs following Tennessee tornado.
8. Meet & Greets
Navajo Department of Health employee appreciation.

Budget and Finance Committee meeting.

Toohbaa Council of Nataani Board of Directors, Chili Yazzie.

Resources and Development Committee meeting.
9. Closing: Thank you and tune in next Thursday!
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December 28, 2023December 28, 2023
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address
Thursday, December 28, 2023

1. Introduction
2. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days
Happy New Year 2023!
3. Local Announcements
The Peoples' State of the Navajo Nation will be on Jan. 9, 2024, at the Window Rock Sports Center.

Missing Navajo People

14-year-old Tainshawa Lee

41-year-old Aaron Ron Stevens

15-year-old Kaila Mary Bella Watson

Found Navajo People

34-year-old Franklin Marlon Cowboy

Leon Mike Thomas
4. Navajo Life Lesson
"Walk into the New Year on a beautiful path."
5. A Few of the Year's Accomplishments
Leasing/rental fee relief program for Navajo Nation businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Navajo Nation Police Department receives 77 new police units.

Opening the Navajo Nation's first sober living center in Chinle.
6. Meet & Greets
Second monthly leadership meeting with the 25th Navajo Nation Council.

Class 59 of the Navajo Nation Police Academy in Chinle.
7. Upcoming Events in the Coming Week
Navajo Nation Museum to host the 14th Annual New Year's Eve Késhjéé' (Shoe Game) .
8. Closing: Thank you and tune in next Thursday in the New Year 2024!
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December 21, 2023December 21, 2023
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address
Thursday, December 21, 2023

1. Introduction
2. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days
Winter Solstice is today.

Merry Christmas!

(President Nygren's birthday is Dec. 25!)
3. Local Announcements
Last of the Navajo Nation Peacemaking Summit is today.

Missing Navajo People

16-year-old Jordan Gruber

41-year-old Aaron Ray Stevens

Found Navajo People

Leon Mike Thomas has been located as of Dec. 19.

Jalisha Robertson has been located as of Dec. 9.
4. What is Happening in the Universe
NASA's technology demo streams first video from 19 million miles away.

Volcano erupts in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula.
5. This Time in History
Radium was discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie in 1898.
6. Navajo Life Lesson
"Your hair is connected to your mind, take care of it."
7. This Week's Accomplishments
Navajo Nation Veterans Administration completed significant supplemental application processing.

Navajo Department of Health meets with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System administration.

The second veterans housing sub-recipient agreement was signed.
8. Major Projects I Am Working On
Navajo veterans meet to address needs.

We held the Chinle Airport reconstruction kick-off meeting on Dec. 13.

Navajo Division of Public Safety promotes from within.
9. Meet & Greets
Operation Rainbow Bridge Summit held at Nation's first sober living center in Chinle.

Meeting with Patty Lundstrom.

Attorney General for New Mexico Raúl Torrez.

Christmas luncheon here in the office and for our employees.

Social Services Winter Symposium in Flagstaff.

Navajo Technical University winter commencement.

OPVP Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony.

OPVP Essential Worker Appreciation Luncheon.
10. Upcoming Events in the Coming Week
Christmas Day is Dec. 25.
11. Closing: Thank you, and tune in next Thursday!
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December 14, 2023December 14, 2023
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren’s Weekly Radio Address
Thursday, December 14, 2023

1. Introduction
2. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days
The 2023 Winter Solstice will be on Thursday, Dec. 21.

Wright Brothers’ Day is Dec. 17.
3. Local Announcements
The Division of Social Services will host a Navajo Family Resource Night in Tucson on December 15th.

Missing Navajo People

16-year-old Jordan Gruber was last seen leaving Tohatchi High School on December 7

15-year-old Jayden Clark was last seen at milepost 44.5 and route 9 between Whitehorse Lake and Crownpoint

Found Navajo People

Jalisha Robertson has been located and she is safe.

Irric Thomas has been located as of December 9th.
4. What is Happening in the World
Many Americans have been impacted by medicine shortages.
5. This Time in History
Gone With the Wind premiered on December 15, 1939.
6. Navajo Life Lesson
“When you wake up in the morning don’t leave yourself in bed”
7. This Week’s Accomplishments
I signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy secretary to assist in our energy transition.

The Office of the First Lady and the NAU Navajo Language and Culture Club provided assistance and winter coats to unsheltered relatives in Flagstaff.

Division of Economic Development expands reach of tourism marketing in international cities.

Washington Office hosts federal leadership and tribes at first ever tribal nations banquet.
8. Major Projects I am Working On
State roads funding proposals under development for coming legislative sessions.

DED is working to relaunch the Economic Relief for Artisans and Small Businesses Grant over the coming quarter.

NDOH is working to carry out the Navajo Youth Behavior Risk Survey.
9. Meet and Greets
Last week, I participated in the White House Tribal Nations Summit.

This past week, I met with District 6 and former Speaker Seth Damon for their appreciation dinner.

Last evening, I celebrated with graduates at ASU’s winter Native American convocation.
10. Upcoming Events in the Coming Week
OPVP will have a Christmas parade, tree lighting ceremony, and Bazaar this week.

First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren will be hosting a diaper donation drive starting today.
11. Closing: Thank you, and tune in next Thursday!
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December 07, 2023December 7, 2023
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address
Thursday, December 7, 2023

1. Introduction
Special Message: A look at the Presidents Office
2. Upcoming Holidays Or Appreciation Days
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
3. Local Announcements
Desiree Fowler inducted as first Indigenous person to serve as president of Arizona School Board Association

First Lady's Office Coat Drive is still accepting donations until Friday

Naomi Glasses named as Ralph Lauren Artist In Residence

Missing Navajo People

9-year-old Jaycob Yazzie was last seen on Friday, December 1, 2023, in the North Mutual Help Housing in Shiprock, New Mexico. If you have seen Jaycob Yazzie, please call the Navajo Police Department Shiprock District 505-368-1350.
4. What Is Happening In The World
Aging farmworkers do not have retirement
5. This Time In History
Pearl Harbor Day: “A Day That Will Live In Infamy": 82 years ago today
6. Navajo Life Lesson
“Work hard and you will see progress.”
7. This Week’s Accomplishments
Division of Human Resources moves forward with new personnel department manager

School Clothing Assistance payments first batch cleared
8. Major Projects I Am Working On
Community Housing and Infrastructure Department/Housing Improvement Program (CHID/HIP) working in Dilkon and Pinon this month

Leadership meetings with Navajo Nation Council Delegates

Bathroom Additions are currently under construction
9. Meet & Greets
White House Tribal Nations Summit
10. Upcoming Events In The Coming Week
Pawliday Vaccination and Toy Drive: Saturday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Window Rock Fairgrounds.

OPVP Christmas Events: Thursday through Saturday, December 14-16, at the Window Rock Veterans Memorial Park.

Navajo Nation Family Resource Fair: Friday, December 15, in Tuscon, AZ at the Mansfield Middle School Multipurpose Room from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
11. Closing: Thank You, and tune in next Thursday!
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November 30, 2023November 30, 2023
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address
Thursday, November 30, 2023

1. Introduction
A special message from President Nygren
2. Local Announcements
DSS will host a family resource night in Flagstaff on Dec. 1

Missing Navajo People

15-year-old Jayden Clark

20-year-old Arisso Trent Begay

61-year-old Daniel Dan Castillo

47-year-old Albert Cleveland
3. This Time In History
Rosa Parks arrested the evening of Dec. 1, 1955
4. Navajo Life Lesson
"Protect yourself, your hands are your wealth."
5. This Week's Accomplishments
Navajo-Hopi Land Commission Office purchases water pumps for elders

Tax office reports nearly $1.1 million collected in past week

MOA to support Navajo students in law school at UofA

Division of Natural Resources engaging streamlining project for form processing
6. Meet & Greets
This week, I have stayed very close to home; First Lady and I are expecting our second baby anytime soon!
7. Upcoming Events in the Coming Week
NNTV filmmakers grant program applications still open

Navajo disabilities advisory council holding 15th annual awareness conference

This Christmas adopt an elder

Grand re-opening of Tse Bonito Navajo Nation Veterinarian Program

Navajo Nation Museum's 25th Annual Keshmish Arts Market kicks off Dec. 1 until Dec. 2
Thank you, and be sure to tune in next Thursday!
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November 23, 2023 November 23, 2023
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren Weekly Radio Address
Thursday, November 23, 2023

Listen along as President Nygren gives a special Thanksgiving Day address with additional updates on accomplishments and leadership messages from the past week.
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November 16, 2023November 16, 2023
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren’s Weekly Radio Address
Thursday, November 16, 2023

Introduction
Clans

Location: Window Rock, AZ.
1. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days
Happy Thanksgiving!
2. Local Announcements
The Office of the First Lady is hosting a coat and blanket drive until Nov. 20th.

Navajo Department of Health is giving out booster shots for the holiday season.

Missing Navajo People

69-year-old James Redhouse

70-year-old Eugenia Begay

36-year-old Matthew Castillo

47-year-old Tennille Laynette Chee
3. What is Happening in the World
House passes continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown.
4. This Time in History
Harry Potter hits the big screen, 22 years ago.
5. Life Lesson (in Navajo)
“Striving for success is success.”
6. The Week's Accomplishments
National Congress of American Indians held its 80th annual conference this week.

Division of General Services updates its plan of operations.

Navajo Nation Veterans Administration working to process assistance checks by Thanksgiving.
7. Major Projects I am Working On
Tribal Interior Budget Council meeting.

NNEPA Director Etsitty demands accountability when it comes to abandoned uranium mine cleanup.
8. Meet & Greets
Construction In Indian Country conference.

Veterans Day Proclamation and USMC Birthday.

Delegate Brenda Jesus hosted a veterans luncheon Friday.
9. Upcoming Events in the Coming Week
Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Page Police.

Next week I will be signing the senior center grant for Tuba City.

There will also be a signing for the Southwest Indian Foundation contract.

All weekend Fire Rock Casino will be celebrating its 15th anniversary.
Closing: Thank you, and tune in next Thursday!
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