Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address
Thursday, February 1, 2024
1. Introduction
2. Local Announcements
- NNDOJ, Water Rights Commission starting community public education meetings for proposed Colorado River and Little Colorado River Water Settlements
- Chaco Canyon travel advisory issued for muddy conditions
- Missing Navajo People: 69-year-old Freddie Roan Jr., 37-year-old Adrian Herbert Greyeyes.
- Located Navajo People: 34-year-old Jamie Faye Adair, 37-year-old Fernando Charley, 42-year-old Stacey Lee Gishie.
3. What is Happening in the World
- Museums are closing Native American displays under new Biden Administration rules
4. Navajo Life Lesson
- "Be prepared by embracing a readiness mindset and don't panic."
5. A Few of the Week's Accomplishments
- Shiprock Hotel grant agreement with Navajo Nation Hospitality Enterprise
- $1M Dennehotso ARPA Modular Homes agreement signing
- $2.4M Ts'ah Bii' Kin (Inscription House) Chapter ARPA House Wiring and Electrification Project agreement signing
- Smith Lake Senior Center repairs and remodeling with Arviso Construction contract signing
- Whippoorwill ARPA Bathroom Additions for Elderly and Disabled, Housing Renovations agreement signing
- $1.765M Houck Chapter ARPA Bathroom Additions, Housing Assistance Projects, House Wiring agreement signing
6. Major Projects I'm Working On
- Community Development: Ongoing ARPA projects tracking and updates
- Broadband: Americas Communication selected as consultant to Digital Equity Initiative
- Government Efficiency: Emergency response vehicle mobile internet routers installation
- Youth: Reestablishing the Navajo Nation Youth Advisory Council
7. Meet & Greets
- Thursday: Chinle VA Clinic tour, Lukachukai Chapter convenience store business site lease signing,
- Saturday: Western Junior Rodeo Association junior athletes celebration.
8. Upcoming Events in the Coming Week
- Friday: Navajo Family Resource Fair in Gallup, N.M.
- Friday: Navajo Department of Corrections Job Fair at the Kayenta, AZ Corrections Office.
- Next week: Division of Natural Resources Job Fair in Tsaile, AZ on Thursday and Friday.
9. Closing: Thank you and tune in each week!
