September 12, 2024

Description

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)

Thursday, September 12, 2024

1. Introduction

Statement on the FY2025 Comprehensive Budget delays by the Navajo Nation Council

2. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days

3. Local Announcements

Missing Navajo People Reports from the Navajo Police Department this week: 51-year-old Erwin Jay Nez.
A message from the Division for Children and Family Services: Together we stay strong and healthy-water is life!

4. Life Lesson

In our rapidly advancing world, where information spreads quickly through technology and social media, we should be cautious of misinformation.

5. A Few of the Week's Accomplishments

The Department of Health deployed the Syphilis Aware Campaign: Protect You, Protect Navajo during the Navajo Nation Fair.
I declared September Navajo Nation Recovery and Suicide Prevention Month.
The Division for Children and Family Services' Department of Self-Reliance paid over $1 million in services for families.

6. Major Projects I Am Working On

I participated in the U.S. Department of the Interior's Secretary's Tribal Advisory Council meeting as the primary representative for the Navajo BIA Region.
Update from the Division of Community Development on bathroom additions.
Last week, I met with the N.M. Indian Affairs Department regarding Capital Outlay projects.
I signed a $2.1 million grant agreement for the Coyote Canyon Rehabilitation Center.

7. Meet & Greets

On Saturday, First Lady and I watched as Ranisha Begaye was crowned as the 2024-2025 Miss Navajo Nation.
In collaboration with NDOH's Special Diabetes Program, we promoted the Wellness Warrior Fitness Series.
After the August 25 flooding in Shiprock, N.M., the BIA is managing drainage areas and waterways.

8. Upcoming Events

On Friday, "When Natives Vote" Summit to be hosted at Navajo Preparatory Academy.
On Friday, the Dennehotso Road Groundbreaking ceremony will take place for N6461/N6460.

9. Closing: Thank you and tune in each week!

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