Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)
Thursday, January 30, 2025
1. Introduction
2. Local Announcements
- Missing: Gary Barney, 53, last seen December 28 in Vanderwagen, NM
- Update: Uriah Aaron Barron has been located and is safe
3. Frequently Asked Question
- Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) Process:
- Visit Navajo Office of Vital Records
- Locations in five agencies
- Main office: Window Rock (928-871-6884)
- Window service: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
- Website: novri.navajo-nsn.gov
4. Accomplishments
- 1,000 Home Initiative progress:
- - 11 homes delivered
- - 10 more in production
- - 150 homes planned with Clayton Homes
- Operation Rainbow Bridge reopened:
- - ICE encounter support
- - Mental health services
- - Contact: 855-435-7672
5. Major Projects
- Huerfano Chapter electric line installation for 15 residents
- 16 BIE school projects ($1B+ investment)
- Emergency response to frozen water lines
- Education agreements:
- - ASU College of Law MOA
- - NM Highlands University scholarship transfers
6. Meet & Greets
- Attended Chinle Lady Wildcats vs Page Lady Sand Devils game
- Distributed 600 Navajo language books
7. Upcoming Events
- NM State Legislative Session:
- - Indian Education Trust Fund
- - Navajo Gallup Water Supply Pipeline
- - Roadway funding initiatives
8. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week!
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