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

Thursday, October 02, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• October recognitions: National Indigenous Peoples' Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Public safety announcement: Flash flooding precautions with recent heavy rainfall
• Never drive or walk through flooded roads or washes

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Derrick Lee, 38, last seen August 3 in Farmington, NM
• Missing person: Fernando Shorty, 43, last seen September 19 in Tsayatoh, AZ
• Missing person: Sharon Marie Cachini, 37, last seen September 28 in Red Rock, NM
• Located: Wynonna Slinkey has been found and is safe
• Located: Aaron Ron Stevens has been found and is safe
• Located: O'Khouri Jaz Willie has been found and is safe

4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week

• Septic tank cleaning services information
• Contact Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP): 928-871-4664
• Contact local chapter house for vendor information

5. Life Lesson

• Remember to take care of yourself while caring for others
• Self-care is not selfish - it ensures strength and energy to keep going
• You can't pour from an empty cup

6. Accomplishments

• Financial Assistance Unit reached $1.5 million goal: 3,750 children received school clothing assistance
• NNWO outreach success: BIA staff exempt from federal reduction in force measures

7. Major Projects

• Lukachukai Chapter meeting addressing veteran's building, roads, ARPA projects, and illegal dumping
• Senior center improvements assessment launched with Gleaming Cube Realty Capital
• $50,000 Coalmine Canyon septic tank pumping services for 71 homes
• FY26 budget discussions: Emergency amendment legislation introduced for $4.7 million Executive Branch funding
• Federal government shutdown update and BIA/BIE exemptions from reductions

8. Meet and Greets

• Elder Fest and Youth Day attendance at Shiprock Fairgrounds
• Events featured entertainment, fashion show, and community activities
• 112th Northern Navajo Fair theme: "Family is Our Strength"

9. Upcoming Events

• NAPI food distribution Tuesday, October 14 at Sweetwater/Tolikan Chapter House
• Items include potatoes, pinto beans, and cornmeal (flour on backorder)
• 112th Northern Navajo Fair continues through Sunday, October 5 in Shiprock
• Rodeo performances Friday, October 3 at 7pm; Parade Saturday, October 4 at 7am

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

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