Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)
Thursday, August 1, 2024
1. Introduction
- Presidential Action This Week: On Wednesday I signed an executive order to end the dangerous transportation of uranium across Navajo Nation roads.
- Welcome Back To School message
2. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days
- August 4 is American Family Day!
3. Local Announcements
- Missing Navajo People Reports from the Navajo Police Department from this Week: 33-year-old Latisha Candice Desiderio; 57-year-old Gary Cecil Billy.
- A message from our Department of Health: Cooling stations
- A message from the Division of Social Services: Stay hydrated
4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week
- Can I immediately get a homesite lease to qualify for assistance under ARPA funding to receive my bathroom addition, waterline extension, or utility assistance?
5. Navajo Life Lesson
- Life is often compared to a marathon.
6. A Few of the Week's Accomplishments
- Today we celebrate the completion of the renovation on Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel's house!
- Navajo Division of Transportation collaborates with San Juan County
- This past Friday I signed legislation amending application requirements for mission site permits
- I signed legislation to approve $2+ million from the UUFB for the 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program
- This morning we had the grand opening of the Dził Ná'oodiłii Eastern Police Substation
7. Major Projects I Am Working On
- DNR Director Mike Halona and his team are working to address probate issues
- I held a collaborative meeting with Navajo Technical University to discuss future opportunities
8. Meet and Greets
- On Friday, Speaker Curley and I honored our 2024 Chief Manuelito Scholarship recipients
- This past weekend was the 2024 Eastern Navajo Agency Fair Parade
- I traveled to Phoenix this past weekend with First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren to support our Diné athletes at the annual Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI)
9. Upcoming Events
- The 102nd Annual Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial kicks off August 2
- Starting Friday we will be hosting a weekend of prayer and worship
10. Closing: Thank you and tune in each week!
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