Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)
Thursday, December 26, 2024
1. Introduction
2. Holidays and Appreciation Days
- Christmas and New Year greetings from President Nygren and First Lady
- Encouragement to help neighbors and elders during the holiday season
3. Local Announcements
- First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren appointed as first Native American Apache County Attorney
- Missing person: Alma Jean Sutherland, 77, still missing since December 4 in Monument Valley
- Update: Michael Nez, Marvelle Begay, and Dezbah Deswood have been located
4. Frequently Asked Question
- School Clothing Program application process
- Applications open through January 31, 2025
- Contact information: 928-871-6556
5. A Few Accomplishments from the Past Week
- Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project funding secured ($1.6B authorization)
- Signed emergency legislation for temporary chapter leadership
- Approved $15,000 grant for Torreon Library renovation
- Signed resolution making Diné Bizaad official language
- Approved $600,000 grant for Wheatfields Lake improvements
6. Major Projects I Am Working On
- Streamlined NNFRF spending process
- Celebrated 50 years of Navajo EMS excellence
- Recognition of long-serving EMS staff members
7. Upcoming Events
- 2nd Annual People's State of the Navajo Nation (January 14, Tuba City)
- Lunch and departmental representatives available
8. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week!
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