Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)
Thursday, August 07, 2025
1. Introduction
2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day
- Navajo Code Talker Day on August 14
- Honoring heroes who used Diné language to protect the country during World War II
- Commitment to preserving the language and culture they fought to defend
3. Local Announcements
- Missing person: Colby Charles, 26, last seen in St. Michaels, AZ
- Missing person: Shelby Shanoah Nelson, 18, last seen in Lupton, AZ
- Missing person: David Claushee, 65, last seen in Fort Defiance, AZ
- Located: Leithan Robertson, 11, has been found and is safe
- Located: Ameika Begay, 18, has been found and is safe
- Statement on Chinle plane crash: Four medical personnel lost while enroute to pick up patient
4. Accomplishments
- Church Rock celebrates completion of $24 million NM 566 bridge with Governor Lujan Grisham
- August proclaimed as Child Support Awareness Month to strengthen families and support children
- $2.3 million lease signed with H.T.E. Reality LLC (Diné woman-owned business) for government facilities
- New ERP vital statistics system launched to improve government efficiency and services
- Navajo Nation Broadband Office signs MOU with Hopi Telecommunications for BEAD Program collaboration
5. Major Projects
- Snow monitoring project on Navajo Mountain with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Hogback Pumping Station upgrades: $575,000 funding agreement with New Mexico for critical improvements
- SpaceX selected to deliver satellite internet to 58 chapters, closing digital divide within four months
- AFL-CIO's "It's Better in the Union" campaign launched supporting 1,500 Navajo Nation employees
- Rural Opportunity Zone status sought with U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach to unlock major investment
6. Meet and Greets
- 57th Annual Eehaniih Day celebration on August 1 at base of sacred Navajo Mountain
- Community gathering featuring stories, laughter, and cultural connection
7. Upcoming Events
- Gallup Ceremonial Night Parade tonight and Morning Parade on Saturday, August 9
- 103rd Gallup Ceremonial runs through August 10 featuring powwows, rodeos, pageant, and art markets
- Tickets available at gallupceremonial.com/tickets or at the door
8. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week!
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