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

Thursday, September 11, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• Congratulations to 2025-2026 Miss Navajo Nation, Camille Uentillie
• Crown passed from outgoing Miss Navajo Nation Ranisha Begay on September 6

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Chanson Tyler Kenny, 41, last seen August 28 in Tsaile, AZ
• Missing person: Caswel Isaac McKinley, 17, last contact September 1 in Many Farms, AZ
• Missing person: Alyssa Bernice Martinez, 15, last seen September 5 in Navajo, NM
• Located: Shandiin Zoel Norfleet has been found and is safe
• Located: Rainiana Kayana Chester and Calvin Erickson Chester have been found and are safe
• Located: Fernando Lorenzo Redhouse has been found and is safe

4. Accomplishments

• Historic Arizona Water Rights Agreement meeting with DOI on September 4
• Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act discussion with three tribes
• September proclaimed as Navajo Nation Recovery and Suicide Prevention Month
• $8.8 million three-year agreement with Coyote Canyon Rehabilitation Center for disability services
• $700,000 dividend received from Diné Development Corporation during 77th Navajo Nation Fair
• Financial Assistance Unit distributing supplemental school clothing funds ($92,000 per agency)

5. Major Projects

• Meeting with Congressman Mike Kennedy (R-UT-3) on September 10 regarding tribal law enforcement parity
• Upper Basin States dialogue meeting at Goulding's Lodge on September 9
• Colorado River Commission and tribal representatives collaboration discussions

6. Meet and Greets

• Navajo Code Talker 10K race participation on September 7 with First Lady (500+ runners, 80+ veterans)
• 77th Navajo Nation Fair parade participation on September 6
• Theme: "Strength and Resilience: Celebrating the Spirit of Navajo Women"

7. Upcoming Events

• "Just Move It" Grand Finale on Saturday, September 13 at Window Rock Fair Grounds
• Registration 8:00-9:45 AM, Walk/Run starts 9:00 AM
• "Elder Fest" during 112th Northern Navajo Fair, October 2-5 at Shiprock Fairgrounds
• Free lunch, door prizes, entertainment, and grand prize sheep drawing

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

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