Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)
Thursday, September 11, 2025
1. Introduction
2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day
- Congratulations to 2025-2026 Miss Navajo Nation, Camille Uentillie
- Crown passed from outgoing Miss Navajo Nation Ranisha Begay on September 6
3. Local Announcements
- Missing person: Chanson Tyler Kenny, 41, last seen August 28 in Tsaile, AZ
- Missing person: Caswel Isaac McKinley, 17, last contact September 1 in Many Farms, AZ
- Missing person: Alyssa Bernice Martinez, 15, last seen September 5 in Navajo, NM
- Located: Shandiin Zoel Norfleet has been found and is safe
- Located: Rainiana Kayana Chester and Calvin Erickson Chester have been found and are safe
- Located: Fernando Lorenzo Redhouse has been found and is safe
4. Accomplishments
- Historic Arizona Water Rights Agreement meeting with DOI on September 4
- Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act discussion with three tribes
- September proclaimed as Navajo Nation Recovery and Suicide Prevention Month
- $8.8 million three-year agreement with Coyote Canyon Rehabilitation Center for disability services
- $700,000 dividend received from Diné Development Corporation during 77th Navajo Nation Fair
- Financial Assistance Unit distributing supplemental school clothing funds ($92,000 per agency)
5. Major Projects
- Meeting with Congressman Mike Kennedy (R-UT-3) on September 10 regarding tribal law enforcement parity
- Upper Basin States dialogue meeting at Goulding's Lodge on September 9
- Colorado River Commission and tribal representatives collaboration discussions
6. Meet and Greets
- Navajo Code Talker 10K race participation on September 7 with First Lady (500+ runners, 80+ veterans)
- 77th Navajo Nation Fair parade participation on September 6
- Theme: "Strength and Resilience: Celebrating the Spirit of Navajo Women"
7. Upcoming Events
- "Just Move It" Grand Finale on Saturday, September 13 at Window Rock Fair Grounds
- Registration 8:00-9:45 AM, Walk/Run starts 9:00 AM
- "Elder Fest" during 112th Northern Navajo Fair, October 2-5 at Shiprock Fairgrounds
- Free lunch, door prizes, entertainment, and grand prize sheep drawing
8. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week!
###
This audio program and description are produced by the Navajo Nation Office of the President, which is responsible for its content.
OPVP Media: https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/administration/#media
Content Coordination: OPVP Media Team
Audio Editor: Byron C. Shorty
© 2025 OPVP
