Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address
Thursday, October 26, 2023
1. Introduction
- Clans
- Location: Coming to you from Washington, D.C.
2. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days
- Today is National Pumpkin Day
- Happy Halloween!
3. Local Announcements
- Navajo Nation Museum Trunk or Treat on Tuesday from 4-7pm at their parking lot.
- Navajo Nation Animal Control Program Trunk or Treat on Friday from 1-4pm in the Fish & Wildlife parking lot.
- Zoo-Buu! will happen on Saturday from 10-5pm at the Navajo Nation Zoo.
- Navajo Art & Crafts Trunk or Treat at their Window Rock location from 3-7pm.
- Navajo Nation Council Trunk or Treat on Tuesday from 4-7pm.
- Missing Navajo People
- 31-year-old Brandon Verdelle Begay
- 43-year-old Shonell Dawn Redhouse
- 43-year-old Nathan David Davis
- 38-year-old Leighton Don Johnson
3. What is Happening in the World
- Mike Johnson elected new Speaker of the House
4. This Time in History
- Stock market crashed 94 years ago on Sunday
5. Life Lesson (in Navajo)
- "To grow the highest and to go the farthest, everyone needs a mentor." -Chelsea Baker, award-winning business mentor
6. The Week's Accomplishments
- $150 million bathroom additions contract signing.
- Tax office reports $74,852.70 in tax revenues for the latest period.
- Human research board conference draws 150+.
- Tuba City Wellness Center reopens.
- Gaming Regulatory promotes responsible gaming at Western Navajo Fair.
7. Major Projects I am Working On
- FEMA Training with leadership and federal agency.
- Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services closer to sober living center opening in Chinle.
- Nygren Administration represented at USEPA Region 9 Tribal Operations Committee meeting.
- Navajo Nation FRF Office reports steady progress in moving funds.
- Division of Natural Resources completes community outreach at fair.
- Strategic plans for divisions nearing completion.
8. Meet & Greets
- Western Navajo Fair
- Fielding Graduate University
- U.S. Attorney General's Tribal Nations Leadership Council
9. Upcoming Events in the Coming Week
- Happy Buu-lloween: For the holiday, the Office of the President and Vice President will host children and young at heart. Come by!
- Navajo Nation Services Outreach: On Wednesday, we will host an outreach event in Albuquerque for our urban relatives to share resources. (Berna Facio Professional Training Center from 4-7pm).
10. Closing: Thank you, and tune in next Thursday!
