Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)
Thursday, January 23, 2025
1. Introduction
2. Upcoming Holidays And Appreciation Day
- International Day of Education (January 24)
- Focus on education as human right and public good
- Emphasis on inclusive and equitable opportunities
3. Local Announcements
- Missing: Uriah Aaron Barron, 13, last seen January 16 in Lechee, AZ
- Update: Jasmin Ann Charley has been located and is safe
4. Accomplishments
- Junk Food Tax allocation finalized: $2.4M for FY2024
- Ne'zaad Solar Project partnership announced:
- - 5GW solar manufacturing facility
- - 4,000+ jobs expected
- - Community investment plans
- Navajo Linemen deployed to Los Angeles for power restoration
- Diné Bizaad promotion through book distribution program
5. Major Projects
- NDOT Sawmill road maintenance yard development
- Chinle Youth Complex progress:
- - $500,000 grant coordination
- - Planning and engineering phase
- - State-level partnerships
6. Meet And Greets
- Inauguration ceremonies attendance
- Meetings with Congressional leaders:
- - Water rights discussions
- - Economic development priorities
- - Arizona Water Rights Settlement focus
7. Upcoming Events
- Winter Coat Giveaway:
- - Friday at Shiprock Chapter House
- - 9 AM to 4 PM
- - Contact: Pastor Tso (928-436-5952)
8. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week!
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