Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio
Thursday, February 29, 2024
1. Introduction
2. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days
- This week we celebrate "National Invest in Veterans Week."
3. Local Announcements
- The Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources will host a job fair Feb. 26-27 at Tsaile Diné College.
- The Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency will host a job fair Mar. 20 at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock.
- Missing Navajo People: 76-year-old Albert Yazzie, 33-year-old Ty Furcap.
- Located Navajo People: Frananda Ann Carroll, Laqueen Begay.
4. What Is Happening In The World
- Odysseus the IM-1 lander from "Intuitive Machines" has landed on the moon.
5. Navajo Life Lesson
- "As we transition from winter to spring, we are reminded of renewal and growth."
6. A Few of the Week's Accomplishments
- The Navajo Nation Veterinary Program hired its first veterinarian in 2 years.
- I signed a $5 million contract with Eaglesun Systems through the Division of Social Services.
- Native Renewables Inc. to power 300 homes.
7. Major Projects I am Working On
- Navajo Nation water rights settlement for Arizona nearing completion.
- Sandoval County came to my office to talk about future MOAs and partnership.
8. Meet & Greets
- Tohatchi Lady Cougars vs. Navajo Prep Lady Eagles basketball game.
- US Attorneys Gary Restaino, Alexander Uballez, Trina Higgins on collaboration and prosecution.
9. Upcoming Events In The Coming Week
- Continuing leadership meetings with the Navajo Nation Council.
- Eastern Navajo Agency Council meeting at Iyanbito Chapter on Saturday.
- LeChee Chapter Leadership Meeting.
10. Closing: Thank you and tune in each week!
