Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren’s Weekly Radio Address
Thursday, December 14, 2023
1. Introduction
2. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days
- The 2023 Winter Solstice will be on Thursday, Dec. 21.
- Wright Brothers’ Day is Dec. 17.
3. Local Announcements
- The Division of Social Services will host a Navajo Family Resource Night in Tucson on December 15th.
- Missing Navajo People
- 16-year-old Jordan Gruber was last seen leaving Tohatchi High School on December 7
- 15-year-old Jayden Clark was last seen at milepost 44.5 and route 9 between Whitehorse Lake and Crownpoint
- Found Navajo People
- Jalisha Robertson has been located and she is safe.
- Irric Thomas has been located as of December 9th.
4. What is Happening in the World
- Many Americans have been impacted by medicine shortages.
5. This Time in History
- Gone With the Wind premiered on December 15, 1939.
6. Navajo Life Lesson
- “When you wake up in the morning don’t leave yourself in bed”
7. This Week’s Accomplishments
- I signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy secretary to assist in our energy transition.
- The Office of the First Lady and the NAU Navajo Language and Culture Club provided assistance and winter coats to unsheltered relatives in Flagstaff.
- Division of Economic Development expands reach of tourism marketing in international cities.
- Washington Office hosts federal leadership and tribes at first ever tribal nations banquet.
8. Major Projects I am Working On
- State roads funding proposals under development for coming legislative sessions.
- DED is working to relaunch the Economic Relief for Artisans and Small Businesses Grant over the coming quarter.
- NDOH is working to carry out the Navajo Youth Behavior Risk Survey.
9. Meet and Greets
- Last week, I participated in the White House Tribal Nations Summit.
- This past week, I met with District 6 and former Speaker Seth Damon for their appreciation dinner.
- Last evening, I celebrated with graduates at ASU’s winter Native American convocation.
10. Upcoming Events in the Coming Week
- OPVP will have a Christmas parade, tree lighting ceremony, and Bazaar this week.
- First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren will be hosting a diaper donation drive starting today.
11. Closing: Thank you, and tune in next Thursday!
