Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)Thursday, June 18, 20261. Introduction2. JuneteenthJuneteenth (June 19) commemorates the 1865 announcement of freedom to the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation ProclamationA day to honor resilience, reflect on progress, and reaffirm commitment to freedom, dignity, and equality for all3. Local AnnouncementsLocated: Alissandra Begay has been found and is safeLocated: Matthew Earl Etsitty has been located4. Frequently Asked Question of the WeekThe Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services in Window Rock provides counseling, therapy, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, traditional healing, and wellness programsContact: (928) 871-6240 or (928) 871-6235; after-hours crisis: (928) 551-05085. Life LessonBalance between the four directions and the connection of body and spirit is central to Navajo teachingSeeking help is not weakness but a step toward restoring hózhǫ́; walking in beauty begins with caring for yourself6. AccomplishmentsNTEC distributed a record $5.5 million dividend to the Navajo Nation, a 74.6% increase from $3.15 million in September 2025; NTEC contributes $128 million through taxes, royalties, wages, and charitable giving, with total impact expected to exceed $136 millionOak Springs broadband tower will bring wireless internet to over 320 households; the 180-foot tower is part of $50.8 million in NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program investments across the Navajo NationBroadband progress also includes towers in Nazlini and Low Mountain, fiber for 602 families in Ramah, completion of the Navajo Mountain fiber project, and satellite deployment for remote chaptersChee Dodge Elementary access road project addresses traffic safety; Phase 1 used $1.5 million from New Mexico plus grants, the Navajo Nation allocated ~$900,000 through transportation legislation, and Phase 2 (~$700,000) targets completion before the school yearLead waterline replacement completed for Window Rock USD through a $6 million forgivable loan from Arizona WIFA to NTUA, meeting EPA Lead and Copper Rule standards7. Major ProjectsElevate Youth Program to receive a 12-passenger Ford Transit van through $63,631 in ARPA/Fiscal Recovery Funds; serves ~170 students annually in Window Rock ISD with mentoring, leadership, and adventure-based learningVisited five CHID housing program homes in Lukachukai, Round Rock, and Rock Point on June 12; more than $100 million allocated through CHID and HIP, with 45+ homes coordinated with NTUA for electrical connectionsCameron Chapter House groundbreaking held June 17; $4.8 million in legislation signed May 2, 2024, for a new 4,500-sq.-ft. facility replacing two modular buildings used since the 1959 chapterhouse was demolished in August 2023Joined the DCFS Job and Training Expo connecting people with careers, training, and resources; administration wage study increased employee pay to over $14/hour, and $2.2 million invested in the Summer Youth Employment Program8. Meet and GreetsJoined cancer survivors at the Relay For Life in Gallup on June 13; emphasized NDOH early detection efforts and advocacy for RECA reauthorization for families affected by uranium exposureJoined young leaders at the Diné Youth Summer Conference; Star Wars theme introduced students to robotics, drones, GIS, fiber optics, and AI9. Upcoming Events10. 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/#mediaContent Coordination: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media TeamAudio Editor: Byron C. Shorty© 2026 OPVP

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)Thursday, February 12, 20261. Introduction2. Upcoming HolidaysValentine's Day on February 14: celebrating love, friendship, and the people who make your heart smilePresidents Day: honoring leaders who shaped our nation3. Local AnnouncementsNavajo Nation Police recruitment drive February 14 in Crownpoint, NM; physical and written tests requiredContact Officer Drake at 928-660-1551 for more informationMissing person: Sequoia Cleveland, 17, last seen Monday, February 9, 2026 in Thoreau, NMContact 505-786-2050 if you have any informationLocated: Aaron Lyle Kayonnie has been found and is safeLocated: Erin James has been found and is safe4. FAQ of the Week: How Do I Apply for a Homesite Lease?Pick up application from Agency Land offices or online at nnld.orgSteps include biological review, private archaeologist survey, legal survey, and environmental reviewFinal approval by NLD Manager Byron Bitsoie, Sr. on behalf of the Navajo NationHomesite Phone: (928) 871-6523, 6528, 7229 | nnld.org/home/homesite5. Life Lesson: Visiting with Your EldersRegular visits remind elders they are seen, valued, and not forgottenPreserves traditions, strengthens family bonds, and keeps history aliveCaring for our elders is gratitude in action6. AccomplishmentsAdvocacy at NM State Legislature: met with legislators, NMDOT Secretary Ricky Serna, and Governor GrishamDiscussed capital outlay, Tribal Infrastructure Fund, and other funding sources for Navajo Nation projectsGovernor Grisham signed $1.5 billion transportation bonding package creating 13,000 jobsOngoing construction of Highway 264 (Ya-Ta-Hey to Tse Bonito) and Route 64 through ShiprockMeeting with Representative Michelle Abeyta and Alamo Chapter officials on roadway improvementsSchool visits with Wells Fargo and AISES: Adventure Financial Literacy program with $6,000 in grants to schoolsAttended basketball games in Chinle, Page, Kirtland, and ThoreauDC advocacy: met with Congressmen Simpson and Crane, Senators Merkley and Murkowski on Gallup Indian Medical Center fundingAdvocating return of $66 million IHS redirected funds and Special Diabetes Program reauthorization at $170 millionCrownpoint Modular Facility: 7,900 sq ft building advancing through emergency procurement for multiple programsExisting facility tested positive for lead and asbestos; services expected to begin by September7. Major ProjectsRound Rock Chapter Leadership Meeting: C-store project, cemetery capacity, irrigation upgrades, and road maintenanceRound Rock Senior Center HVAC contract approved, installation expected within two to three weeksNAPI food distributions at Sawmill, Fort Defiance, Crownpoint, Shonto, and Red Lake chapters$50 million USDA grant: potatoes, pinto beans, blue corn meal, yellow corn meal, and flourKey Turning Ceremonies: Wide Ruins (Feb 4), Dilkon (Feb 11), Indian Wells (Feb 12), three more homes Feb 13Work Order 3: 143 of 150 homes delivered; Work Orders 1 and 3: 110 of 200 keys turned overShiprock Chapter House closed since October 31, 2024: mold, leaking roof, ADA non-compliance$300,000 invested in repairs; reopening requires Navajo IHS pre-operational inspection and Sanitation Permit8. Meet and GreetsVisited Rezbotics Challenge in Kayenta: students designed, built, and operated robots in competitionCommitted to raising $250,000 with NTEC and partners to expand student participation in STEM9. Upcoming EventsArizona high school state basketball playoffs begin this weekVisit aiaonline.org for game schedules and updates10. 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/#mediaContent Coordination: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media TeamAudio Editor: Byron C. Shorty© 2026 OPVP

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)Thursday, January 29, 20261. Introduction2. Special CongratulationsCongratulations to Dr. Debbie Jackson-Dennison as the new President of Diné College3. Local AnnouncementsMissing person: Olivia Joe, 41, last seen December 27, 2025 in Tohajilee, NMContact 505-786-2050 if you have any informationLocated: LaShannon Black, Edward Jonathan Yazzie, Brendon Ben Benally, Samuel Pinal have been found and are safe4. AccomplishmentsWinter storm response: Executive staff mobilized to ensure families had heatWood delivered to elderly in Nageezi, Counselor, Ojo Encino, Huerfano, and Torreon areasNavajo Forestry Department assisted elders and grandchildren in Fort Defiance areaIyanbito Senior Center received new pellet stove to keep elders warm while HVAC contract is processedSigned MOU with North Path Transmission for regional infrastructure project crossing Navajo Nation lands in New MexicoMOU establishes framework for planning, consultation, route identification, environmental and cultural resource protectionAffirms Navajo Nation sovereign authority; all decisions follow Navajo law and governmental processesNorth Path developed by Invenergy and New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority (RETA)Signed three Mutual Aid Agreements reinforcing law enforcement coordination with Hopi Law Enforcement, Navajo County Sheriff's Office, and Coconino County Sheriff's OfficeAgreements ensure stronger coordination, faster response times, and seamless cooperation during emergencies$300,000 grant agreement with Navajo Townsite Community Development Corporation (NTCDC) to remove burned housing units in NavajoPhase I focuses on reducing hazards, deterring illegal activity, and creating opportunities for future development5. Major ProjectsMet with Rock Point Chapter: discussed sewer lagoon development, chapter facility updates, HVAC system, and road improvements including N353, N8070Met with Tsaile/Wheatfields Chapter: discussed dilapidated chapter house condition, electrical issues, heating needsTsaile requested maintenance on N8078, N8079, and N8080; also discussed community cemetery, bathroom additions, youth center, and septic tank cleanoutsNAPI food distributions at Mexican Water, Hard Rock, and Lupton: 50 lb potatoes, 20 lb pinto beans, 10 lb corn mealUpcoming food distributions: January 30 in Jeddito, January 31 at Pinedale ChapterBaahaalii Senior Center completed building extension construction; awaiting inspection from Office of Environmental Health and Protection ProgramNew extension will include men and women shower rooms, laundry room, utility room, and storage room6. Meet and GreetsFriday: Wells Fargo Philanthropy at Wildcat Den for Chinle vs Monument Valley gameHighlighted Wells Fargo and AISES financial literacy program for high school studentsTuesday: Met U.S. Space Force Specialist 4 Alexis Begay with Vice President MontoyaRecognized her historic achievement as the first Navajo woman to serve in the U.S. Space Force7. Upcoming EventsFriday, January 30: Grand Opening of TCRHCC Blue Canyon Staff Housing Quarters in Tuba City48-unit housing complex located off East Drive, north of Tuba City High School campusFeatures one- and two-bedroom apartments for hospital employeesGrand Opening Ceremony at 9:00 AM; housing quarters open to public 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM8. 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/#mediaContent Coordination: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media TeamAudio Editor: Byron C. Shorty© 2026 OPVP

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)Thursday, January 15, 20261. Introduction2. Upcoming HolidaysJanuary 19 is Martin Luther King Jr. DayHonoring a leader who challenged injustice with courage, compassion, and hopeDr. King reminded us that progress is possible when we choose love over hate and action over silenceA day of remembrance and responsibility: to listen deeply, stand up peacefully, and build a more just future3. Local AnnouncementsMissing person: Olivia Joe, 41, last seen Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Tohajilee, NM. Contact 505-786-2050 if you have any informationMissing person: Tim Lawrence Tsinajinnie, 32, last seen January 1, 2026 in Gap, AZ. Contact 928-283-3111 if you have any informationMissing person: DeVaughn Dedman, 25, last seen Sunday, December 21, 2025 in Lukachukai, AZ. Contact 928-674-2111 if you have any informationLocated: Braedey Kostas Yazzie has been found and is safe4. Frequently Asked Question of the WeekAI scam awareness: scammers use voice cloning to impersonate loved ones in distressBe cautious of anyone requesting wire transfers or personal informationCall police immediately if you sense danger; hang up if something feels "off"Navajo youth encouraged to educate elders about AI, computer, and phone scamsSpeaking in Navajo or establishing a secret code word can help verify identityReport financial scams to Navajo Police Department: 928-871-6111 or 928-871-61125. Life LessonK'é reminds us that we are related, that every person has value, and harmony is created through fairness and compassionDr. King's words: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that, and hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that"Encouragement to honor elders, support communities, and walk forward together in balance, respect, and strength6. AccomplishmentsThird People's State of the Navajo Nation held at Shiprock High School1,000-home initiative progress: CHID administering $100 million for new home construction84 modular homes completed, 64 installed, 13 foundation pads ready under Navajo Hopi Land Commission and Veterans Administration25 new vehicles deployed for senior centers; $184 million legislation for senior center renovationsGrand openings for senior centers in Tohatchi, Nazlini, and Tuba CityShiprock economic development: Flea Market opening, $22.5 million Shiprock Pinnacle Hotel investmentShiprock First Responders Substation near completion; temporary detention facility opened$6.2 million investment to bring San Juan River water to Naschitti$267 million San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant started in AprilShonto Hotel project update: January 9 meeting reaffirmed commitment to completing the 82-room, $16 million facilityExecutive Order signed for third round of hardship checks in 2026 using ARPA fundsHome burnout response: multiple incidents across all agencies; emergency housing support provided by Navajo Housing AuthorityAmerican Red Cross and Department of Emergency Management provided assistance including food boxes, water, and blanketsResidents encouraged to prioritize electrical inspections and hire licensed electricians for repairs7. 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/#mediaContent Coordination: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media TeamAudio Editor: Byron C. Shorty© 2026 OPVP

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)Thursday, January 1, 20261. Introduction2. New Year's MessageReflection on traditional teachings: Hózhó, K'é, and Sa'ah Naagháí Bik'eh HózhóónLeadership grounded in balance, harmony, and responsibilityK'é reminds us leadership is about responsibility to one another, not division or personal gainARPA funds deadline approaching: urgency and opportunity for the NationResources to strengthen communities, improve infrastructure, expand water and broadband accessCall to Navajo Nation Council Delegates for unity and purposeT'áá hwó' ají t'éego: we each have a responsibility to do our partCommitment to clear communication, timely decision-making, and accountabilityFinal year of ARPA implementation to leave legacy of progress and hope3. Local AnnouncementsMissing person: Shayne Gary Lyndon Bahe, 18, last seen Thursday, December 18, 2025 in Many Farms, AZContact 928-674-2111 if you have any informationLocated: Ray Ben has been found and is safeLocated: Maily Constance Dwarf and Marlon Bede have been found and are safe4. AccomplishmentsIHS Tribal Consultation meetings: advocated for key priorities including new Gallup Indian Medical CenterEmphasis on improved operational efficiency, accountability, and transparencyIHS Realignment Initiative aims to modernize organizational structureConcern raised: proposed plan eliminates Navajo Area Region, potentially reducing Navajo Nation voiceWritten comments due February 9, 2026 to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Additional consultation session for Navajo Area Region scheduled January 5, 2025 in Flagstaff, AZTuba City Domestic Violence Shelter land withdrawal finalized$14 million in committed funding unlocked for critical safety and support services84% of American Indian and Alaska Native women experience violence in their lifetimeFamily Harmony Program emergency mobile response: 928-660-8991Chinle Agency: HVAC infrastructure improvements for 10 senior centersRound Rock Senior Center heating system contract in 164 review process5. Major ProjectsKey turning ceremonies continue in Fort Defiance AgencyTwin Lakes and Oak Springs homes delivered before holidays with gift baskets and holiday hamsThis week: two homes in Klagetoh, two homes in Fort DefianceGreasewood Springs leadership meeting December 29: discussed RRRF projects, housing, aquifer rechargeCHID: six of ten applicants completed documents, four listed for homes under work orders 4 and 5Nine windmills in Greasewood Springs identified for repairs or rebuildsGreasewood Springs Chapter built 1962, deteriorating foundation and infrastructure needsDCFS symposium at Twin Arrows: training for 480 staff on grief, trauma, domestic violence, cultural preservationInscription House and Navajo Mountain: Housing Support Letters led to rapid infrastructure improvementsNew water infrastructure, cisterns, electrical connections, bathroom additions within 6 weeks to 2 months6. Upcoming EventsTuesday, January 13: 3rd People's State of the Navajo Nation at Shiprock High School at 8 AMDirect report to Northern Agency communityPrevious reports in Fort Defiance (Window Rock) and Western Agency (Tuba City)Resources and program information available, Q&A opportunity7. 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/#media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Content Coordination: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media TeamAudio Editor: Byron C. Shorty© 2026 OPVP