Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)
Thursday, November 21, 2024
1. Introduction
- Yáʼátʼééh Keshmish Yazhi
- Important clarification about CKP Insurance: Navajo insurance benefits are NOT being cancelled
- Contact Department of Agriculture or President's Office (928-871-7000) with concerns
2. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days
- November 29 is Native American Heritage Day
- Established in 2009 to recognize Native American culture, traditions, and contributions
3. Local Announcements
- Missing person: Annaleta Bedonie, 17, last seen November 9 in Kayenta, AZ
- Update: Gary Henry Begay has been located and is safe
4. Frequently Asked Question: Who do we contact for Missing Murdered Indigenous Relatives?
- MMIR (Missing Murdered Indigenous Relatives) contact information
- MMIR Tip Line: 928-686-8563
- Email: tip.npd@navajo-nsn.gov
- Additional resource: NamUs (928-955-2629)
- OPVP: Yolanda Azua, MMIP Liaison
5. Life Lesson
- Combating depression through regular activity and outdoor exploration
- Encouragement to visit Navajo tribal parks for mental and physical wellbeing
6. A Few Accomplishments from the Past Week
- Testified before US Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works about Safe Drinking Water Act
- Participated in IHS Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Formulation Meeting
- Signed proclamation for November as Diabetes Awareness Month
- Addressing diabetes impact on approximately 100,000 Navajo people
7. Major Projects I Am Working On
- Navajo Tax Commission fuel excise tax licensing initiatives
- Tourism conference collaboration between division directors
- Division of Children and Family Services ICWA Program progress
- Navajo Code Talker Museum development with $9M New Mexico funding
8. Upcoming Events
- New Mexico Indian Affairs Department government-to-government tour (Monday/Tuesday)
- Leadership roundtable with five N.M. cabinet secretaries
9. Closing
- Thanksgiving wishes from President Nygren and First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren
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