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

Thursday, October 23, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• Halloween safety tips for Friday, October 31
• Trick-or-treating visibility reminders: use reflective tape, flashlights, or glow sticks
• Driver awareness during peak hours between 5:30 PM and 9:30 PM
• Candy inspection and pedestrian safety

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Justin Luke Whitebody, 34, last contact October 3 in San Bernardino, CA
• Missing person: Melissa Marie Tsinnijinnie, 29, last contact 2010-2011 in Tuba, AZ
• Missing person: Andrew Wilkins Davis, 53, last contact October 15 in Huerfano, NM
• Located: Lyndon Greybear Jr. has been found and is safe

4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week

• How to access traditional healing services
• Navajo Nation Employee benefits program coverage
• Services through Navajo Treatment Center for Children and Families
• Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services resources
• Indian Health Service clinic and hospital services

5. Life Lesson

• Entering winter season: Holy people walk among us during misty and foggy times
• Reminder to follow teachings and conduct in a prayerful manner

6. Accomplishments

• 13 families receiving keys to new homes in White Rock, Lake Valley, Crownpoint, Standing Rock, Littlewater, Huerfano, and Nageezi
• Community Housing and Infrastructure Department progress: 115 of 150 homes ready under work order 3
• Meeting with Thoreau Chapter on transit routes, FEMA trailers, and broadband service improvements
• 14 ambulances distributed to Tuba City, Kayenta, Inscription House, Ganado, Shiprock, Tohatchi, and Fort Defiance
• Food distributions completed at Round Rock (19 pallets) and Rock Point (23 pallets) Chapters
• Diné name unveiled at University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine's Oro Valley facility
• Meeting with University of Arizona students and new Provost Dr. Patricia Prelock

7. Major Projects

• Tuba City Senior Center opening in December: 11,246-square-foot facility with daily meals and cultural activities
• Meeting with Tuba City Regional Healthcare Corporation on funding, broadband, elder services, and workforce development
• Department of Personnel Management participation in Rio West Mall Job Fair: 94 individuals engaged, 6 applications submitted

8. Meet and Greets

• Western Fair celebration: Office donated 6 sheep, potatoes, beans, and corn for patients being prayed over
• Recognition of Monument Valley High School Junior ROTC Program's service
• Meeting with NABI Championship coaches Tawna Kee (Young Gunz) and Brian Kay (Rezbombers)
• Congratulations to John Mattingly, NABI MVP and University of Nevada Division I commitment
• State of the Nation Address submission to Navajo Nation Council for Fall Session
• Statement on active lawsuit filed by Speaker Curley

9. Upcoming Events

• Monday, October 27: Grand Opening of Navajo Prep Diné Bizaad Institute with virtual reality experience and innovation lab
• Friday, October 31: Office of the President and Vice President's Trunk or Treat from 3-6 PM with haunted house

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

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