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

Thursday, March 13, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17th

3. Local Announcements

• Message from Navajo Division for Children and Family Services on self-care
• Support resources available at www.ndcfs.org
• Missing person: Chastity Tallbrother, 32, last seen March 3rd in Sheepsprings Navajo Housing area
• Update: Clifford Yellowhair has been located and is safe

4. Accomplishments

• $42,000 contract with Aquatic Consultants to manage NAPI Ponds for Razorback Sucker fish
• Three contracts totaling over $1.2 million to support domestic violence services
• Extension of Diné Bii Association for Disabled Citizens contract through March 31
• $1.5 million allocation to Family Crisis Center in Farmington

5. Major Projects

• $990,000 contract for Phase 1 of Tohatchi First Responders and Public Safety Substation
• $184 million investment for senior center renovations across the Navajo Nation
• Navajo Nation TV and Film promotion of language program and creative arts initiatives
• Progress on 1,000 Home Initiative with 16 CHID homes delivered and utility coordination underway

6. Upcoming Events

• Northern Agency Council Meeting at Sanostee Chapter (9 a.m.)
• New Mexico State High School Basketball Tournament in Albuquerque
• Local teams in competition: Kirtland Central Lady Broncos, Gallup Lady Bengals, and Navajo Prep Lady Eagles

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

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

Thursday, March 6, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Local Announcements

• Statement on the Recall signature-gathering conclusion
• Message on unity, K'é, and Naabik'íyáti'
• Missing person: Albert White Jr., 36, last seen February 13th at Redwood Housing
• Update: Coral Mae Begay has been located and is safe

3. Accomplishments

• $5.5 million USDA grant for 49,333 food boxes to be delivered to 110 chapters
• Housing Improvement Program delivery of manufactured homes to first 30 selected applicants
• Church Rock Manufacturing Facility progress - $38 million project with local workforce

4. Major Projects

• St. Michaels and Oak Springs Chapter renovations update
• MMIP Portal with NM Department of Justice - MOU for data sharing

5. Meet and Greets

• Meeting with Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett on water development
• Discussion of Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement

6. Upcoming Events

• 2025 New Mexico State Basketball Tournament
• First round games: Friday for girls, Saturday for boys
• Local teams competing from 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A schools

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

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

Thursday, February 27, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• Congratulations to Martha Garcia on appointment to NM House District 6
• Recognition of her experience as chapter official, former NHA board member and Cibola County Commissioner

3. Local Announcements

• Navajo Department of Health measles advisory
• Vaccination recommendations and prevention measures
• Missing person: Kylan Jay Yazzie, 13, last seen in Manuelito, NM
• Update: Maranda Leanna Sandoval has been located and is safe

4. Frequently Asked Question

• Division for Children & Family Services General Assistance program overview
• Contact information: 928-871-6556

5. A Few Accomplishments from the Past Week

• $400M in road projects with on-call engineering firms
• SpaceX and Starlink facilities tour to improve connectivity
• House Appropriations Committee testimony for Navajo Nation funding

6. Major Projects I Am Working On

• Uranium transport jurisdictional discussions
• $68M Chinle wastewater infrastructure development
• Biosolids storage facility completion

7. Upcoming Events

AIA State Basketball Championships:

• Chinle vs. Payson and Ganado vs. Snowflake (Friday)
• Page vs. Phoenix Country Day School (Saturday)
• Games at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum

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

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

Thursday, February 20, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Lyndon Greybear Junior, 23, last seen in Tsaile, AZ
• Update: Winona Peralto has been located and is safe

3. A Few Accomplishments from the Past Week

• Naschitti $6.2M water line project groundbreaking
• $3.5M revenue sharing payment from Goulding's Lodge
• DCFS clothing assistance: $949,600 supported 5,874 children
• - General Assistance: $49,351 served 133 adults

4. Major Projects I Am Working On

• Advocacy for essential federal jobs (IHS, BIA, BIE)
• Addressing cattle theft and rustling concerns

5. Meet and Greets

• First Lady, Miss Navajo, and MMIP Liaison coat distribution event
• - Outreach to unsheltered relatives in Window Rock and Gallup
• - Donation collection at Navajo Nation Chevron stations

6. Upcoming Events

• Proclamation signing for Navajo Nation Future Farmers of America Day (February 21)

• - Recognition of FFA Chapters and Arizona FFA Vice-President Azalia Harvey-Leo

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

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

Thursday, February 13, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays & Appreciation Day

• Valentine's Day message emphasizing kindness and connection
• Celebration of relationships with family, friends, and Diné culture

3. Local Announcements

• Missing: Jasmine Danielle Tsosie, 28, last contacted January 28
• Update: Reanna Hardy has been located
• Diné Action Plan outreach event at Rock Springs Chapter (Feb 14)

4. Accomplishments

• Jeehdeez'a Tower ($447,000) ribbon cutting
• Jones Ranch Community School groundbreaking ($80M)
• Diné Bizaad book distribution initiative
• Seekhaven donation for domestic violence support
• Emergency EOA signed for public safety facility in LeChee

5. Major Projects

• $170K road improvements in Gadiahii
• New Mexico priorities discussion with Gov. Lujan-Grisham
• Uranium waste transport safety measures
• Economic development and infrastructure initiatives

6. Meet & Greets

• Diné College Rezbotics competition
• 3A North Conference Championship
• Book distribution at Gallup vs Kirtland game

7. Upcoming Events

• Nygren Newsletter distribution (10,000 copies)
• Available at convenience stores, trading posts, schools, and more

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

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

Thursday, February 6, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays & Appreciation Day

3. Local Announcements

4. Accomplishments

5. Major Projects

6. Meet & Greets

7. Upcoming Events

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

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

Thursday, January 30, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Local Announcements

3. Frequently Asked Question

4. Accomplishments

5. Major Projects

6. Meet & Greets

7. Upcoming Events

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

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

Thursday, January 23, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays And Appreciation Day

3. Local Announcements

4. Accomplishments

5. Major Projects

6. Meet And Greets

7. Upcoming Events

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

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

Thursday, January 16, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Local Announcements

3. State of the Navajo Nation

Economic Development:

Housing Initiatives:

Water Rights & Infrastructure:

Senior Centers & Community Development:

Find a full report at: https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/the-second-peoples-state-of-the-nation-comprehensive-report/

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

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

Thursday, January 9, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

3. Local Announcements

4. A Few of This Week's Accomplishments

5. Major Projects I Am Working On

6. Meet and Greets

7. Upcoming Events

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

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Content Coordinator: Kristin Carl

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