September 26, 2024

Description

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

Thursday, September 26, 2024

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days

3. Local Announcements

Missing Navajo People Reports from the Navajo Police Department this week: 42-year-old Safara Nelli Tullie.
A message from the Division for Children and Family Services: Please Practice Winter Safety!

4. Life Lesson

"When the Navajo people gather, the spirit of positivity and community building come alive."

5. A Few of the Week's Accomplishments

Earlier today, I signed the continuing resolution to fund the government.
I marched in Washington, D.C. with Diné families to advocate for the passage of RECA Amendments and reauthorization.
Yesterday, I testified before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs asking that they support our two water rights settlements.
Through a contract with Navajo-owned company Bitco we will build 95 homes for veterans.
The Navajo Nation Veterans Administration orchestrated the donation of 500-supply kits from the AZ National Guard and the Northern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System for Navajo veterans.
Crownpoint Youth Complex grand opening.
The Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance has expended all FY'24 scholarship funds: $30.2 million in awards.

6. Major Projects I Am Working On

The Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas committed to continue working with the Navajo Nation on tribal-issued REALIDs.
The Department of Personnel Management has successfully implemented its online job application portal.
Heavy equipment purchases for chapters are underway.
Navajo Nation EPA and the Navajo Nation Washington Office are working with US Representative Theresa Leger Fernandez to push forward abandoned uranium mine initiatives.
The Division of Natural Resources assisted with the transportation of 130 fruit trees from Farmington to Cottonwood Chapter for youth farming activities.

7. Meet & Greets

I met with Senators Sinema, Kelly, and Murkowski to discuss advancing the Navajo Nation's water settlement agreement in Arizona through Congress.

8. Upcoming Events

"Rez Ball" officially on Netflix September 27.
We will promote health and wellness through the Wellness Warrior Fitness Series.
Horseshoe Bend Development business site leasing.

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

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