Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)
Thursday, December 11, 2025
1. Introduction
2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day
- Computer Science Education Week celebration
- Technology empowers problem-solving, information security, and innovation
- From everyday applications to intelligent robots and advanced systems
- Inspiring learners to dream boldly and use computer science for positive change
3. Local Announcements
- Missing person: Cordaye Overson, 14, last seen December 5, 2025 at midnight in Nenanezad, NM
- Contact 505-368-1350 if you have any information
4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week
- How to modify/transfer an approved homesite lease at Agency Land Offices
- $45 filing fee (non-refundable money order payable to Navajo Nation)
- Requirements: 18+ years old, Certificate of Navajo Indian Blood with enrollment number
- Documents needed: Marriage license, divorce documents, death certificate as applicable
- Compliance clearances: Certified survey plat, cultural resource, biological, environmental
- Contact: 928-871-6523 or www.nnld.org/home/homesite
5. Life Lesson
- True leadership begins with kindness during holiday season
- Community coat and food drives show power of lifting one another up
- Choose compassion: give more than we receive, listen more than we speak
6. Accomplishments
- Yideeskáadi Hózhóójí Center graduates first five clients from 90-day treatment program
- Phase-one capacity: 44 beds, expanding to full 92-bed capacity
- Center opened March 2025 with "Navajos Healing Navajos" approach
- Services include on-site childcare, family therapy, and shuttle transportation
- 2026 PRF Insurance renewal signed November 26, 2025 with Native Lands Insurance Services
- 13 million+ acres of Navajo rangeland insured, coverage extended into Utah
- Premium costs reduced by $9 million; $130 million in net indemnity since 2017
- Sage Warehouse grand opening at Ts'ah Bii Kiin Chapter: $1.3 million ARPA-funded 4,000 sq ft facility
- Emergency storage and secure location for chapter heavy equipment and vehicles
7. Major Projects
- Nine graduates from Class 61 of Navajo Nation Police Training Academy
- 205 commissioned officers currently serving; 500+ needed to adequately serve 27,000 square miles
- New Hardship Assistance Program proposed with December 31, 2026 federal expenditure deadline
- Call for cooperation between Council and Office of the Controller
- $10.7 million contract signed December 9 with Sparrow Group for veteran home improvements
- Renovations include porches, plumbing, wheelchair ramps, roofs, flooring, electrical work
- Navajo Small Business Credit Initiative: $88.7 million over ten years from U.S. Treasury
- First tranche of $26.19 million received in April
- Loan applications in process: $6-8 million for hotel development, tourism, business growth
- Attorney Darlene Gomez advocates for MMIP initiatives and policy changes
- Tool Kit recommendations: fingerprint kit, DNA collection kit, dental records, power of attorney
8. Meet and Greets
- Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Window Rock on Tuesday
- Christmas Parade at 5:30 PM, tree lighting at 6 PM
- Toys for Tots and Operation Warm distributed toys and winter jackets
9. Upcoming Events
- Friday: Navajo Technical University and Diné College commencement ceremonies at 10 AM
- Congratulations to winter graduates
- Saturday: Western Agency Council meeting at Coconino Community College in Flagstaff
10. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week!
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