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

Thursday, October 30, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• Happy Halloween safety reminders: look both ways, inspect candy, use bright/reflective costumes
• OPVP Trunk or Treat at Veteran's Park in Window Rock from 3-6 PM
• Haunted house and treats at the event
• Driver awareness for pedestrian safety

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Aaron Mark Bradley, 67, last contact September 6 at Shonto Market
• Located: Peyton, Paige, and Pamela Tsosie have been found and are safe

4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week

• Where to apply for housing on Navajo Nation
• Community Housing and Infrastructure Department (CHID): 928-871-6468
• Housing Improvement Program (HIP): 928-729-4017
• Navajo Nation Credit Services for middle to high income families
• Homesite leases required for housing assistance

5. Life Lesson

• Together we succeed as a community through small acts of kindness
• Supporting local fundraisers, ceremonies, and community events
• Stronger together, rooted in our teachings

6. Accomplishments

• Key turning ceremonies in Huerfano, Nageezi, and Ojo Encino: 4 families receive keys
• 115 of 150 homes ready for turnover under work order 3
• II'NI Marketplace business site lease signed in Tohatchi with Laris Manuelito
• Southwest Indian Foundation housing expansion: 250 homes built since 1998, new 30,000 sq ft facility
• SWIF expansion creates 50 full-time positions and 30 contractor jobs, 60 veteran homes planned
• Horsemen's Steakhouse, Lodge & Casino business site lease signed: 300 gaming devices, lodging
• Meeting with BYU-Idaho President Alvin F. Meredith III on educational partnerships

7. Major Projects

• Red Rock Chapter leadership meeting on asbestos cleanup, senior center, road graveling, drought issues
• 25+ chapters visited by Nygren Administration cabinet
• Wide Ruins Chapter infrastructure discussions: water, utilities, cemetery expansion, road maintenance
• Crownpoint Animal Shelter: $1 million USDA grant plus $752K match from Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
• $3.6 million service contract signed with Little Sisters of the Poor for 638 individuals

8. Meet and Greets

• Congratulations to Sydney Benally on exhibition debut for BYU: 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals
• Retirement recognition for Ruth White: 37 years of service at Kayenta Public Health Nursing Program

9. Upcoming Events

• NAPI Customer Appreciation Sale through Sunday at Region 2 store
• Discounts on hay (up to $30/ton) and produce (flour, potatoes)
• Scales open Monday-Saturday 8 AM to 4:30 PM
• Contact: 505-566-2641

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

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