Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)
Thursday, August 14, 2025
1. Introduction
2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day
- Today is Navajo Code Talkers Day - August 14
- Honoring warriors who used sacred Diné language during World War II
- Their unbreakable code saved countless lives and secured victory
- Recommitment to preserving the language and culture they fought to defend
3. Local Announcements
- Missing person: Xander Marbou, 9 months old, last seen in Yuma, AZ
- Located: Sarah Begay, 74, has been found and is safe
- Located: Shelby Shanaoh Nelson, 18, has been found and is safe
4. Accomplishments
- $124,000 grant renewal signed for early childhood Diné language and culture program
- Historic return of 2,211 acres of reclaimed mine land to Navajo Nation announced with NTEC
- Legislation signed extending deadline for voting apportionment plan to protect voting rights
- Labor Commission legislation vetoed to maintain highest legal standards for commissioners
5. Major Projects
- Colin Bradley appointed as Acting Attorney General following Council's removal of Heather Clah
- Meeting with San Juan River Farm Board to address water delivery and irrigation concerns
- Many Farms chapter house visit on August 11 covering 16 of 22 action items
- Nazlini chapter house visit on August 12 discussing infrastructure and community development
- DPM leadership event speech on workforce modernization and cultural values
6. Meet and Greets
- 103rd Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial celebration with First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren
- Cultural dancing with elders and experiencing traditions through song, dance, and rodeo
7. Upcoming Events
- Central Agency Fair (Chinle Fair) August 11-17, 2025 in Chinle, Arizona
- Theme: "Honoring our Colorful Horses with the Empowerment of Diné Language, Culture, & Tradition"
- Celebration of rich heritage and vibrant spirit of the Navajo Nation
8. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week!
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