Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, July 9, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Chronic Disease Awareness Day (July 10) Many health challenges facing the Navajo Nation are preventable through education, early detection, and healthy lifestyles Native adults are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with diabetes compared to White adults Schedule routine screeni...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, July 2, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Fourth of July Message Wishing all Navajo families a safe and happy Independence Day; honoring Navajo veterans, active-duty service members, and the Code Talkers The Nation continues investing in roads, housing, water, broadband, public safety, education, and economic development; t...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, June 25, 2026 1. Introduction 2. LGBTQ+ Equality Day June 26 is LGBTQ+ Equality Day, a reminder that every person deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to live free from discrimination As Diné people, we speak of kinship and caring for one another; despite differing beliefs, we remain one family with...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, June 18, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Juneteenth Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the 1865 announcement of freedom to the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation A day to honor resilience, reflect on progress, and reaffirm commitment to freedom,...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, June 11, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Voter Registration Deadline Today, June 11, is the last day to register for the upcoming Navajo Nation election Required: CIB, Social Security card, and driver's license Election Administration offices: Eastern Navajo 505-786-2183, Fort Defiance 928-871-7268, Chinle 928-674-2551, W...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, June 4, 2026 1. Introduction 2. The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 Signed June 2, 1924, granting U.S. citizenship to all Native Americans while preserving tribal citizenship and identity Navajo citizens in Arizona could not vote until the 1948 Harrison v. Laveen decision President Nygren encourages everyone to vot...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, May 28, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Treaty Day — June 1, 1868 Treaty Day commemorates the 1868 Treaty that ended forced relocation and allowed the Navajo people to return home In 1864, tens of thousands endured the "Long Walk" to eastern New Mexico, suffering hunger, disease, and death at Bosque Redondo...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, May 21, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Services Week On Monday, May 18, President Nygren signed a proclamation recognizing May 18–23 as Navajo Nation Medical Emergency Week This year's theme, "Improving Outcomes Together," highlights pre-hospital care, medical innovations, and partnerships...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, May 14, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Mother's Day We honor the strength, love, and sacrifice of our mothers, grandmothers, and all women who nurture families across the Navajo Nation. Our mothers carry our teachings, language, and traditions. We also remember those no longer with us, whose love lives on in our hearts....

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, May 7, 2026 1. Introduction 2. National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Monday marked the National Day of Awareness for MMIP. On the Navajo Nation, 241 missing persons cases have been identified. We remember Ashlynn Mike, Ella Mae Begay, Maleeka "Mullie" Boone, Zachariah Shorty, and eve...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, April 30, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Mayday for Mutts and Be Kind to Animals Week Mayday for Mutts, observed the first Sunday of May, highlights mixed-breed "rez dogs" across the Navajo Nation Hundreds of thousands of free-roaming dogs live across the Nation; nonprofits offer spay/neuter programs, vaccination clinics...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, April 23, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Earth Day Earth Day reminds us of our duty to care for the land, water, and air. As Diné, we follow teachings of respect, balance, and harmony with the natural world. 3. Local Announcements Missing: Donovan Lynn Jordan, 33, last seen Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in Kayenta, AZ. Co...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, April 16, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Navajo Nation Sovereignty Day April 16 marks Navajo Nation Sovereignty Day, honoring the Kerr-McGee Corp. v. Navajo Tribe (1985) Supreme Court decision affirming the Nation's right to tax non-Indian businesses on its land without federal approval The ruling recognized taxation as...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, April 9, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Ongoing Conflict with Iran: A Continued Call for Prayer and Protection Escalating conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel includes strikes on Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, raising global oil prices. Diplomatic talks are at a st...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, April 2, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Dig Deep / George McGraw Appreciation President Nygren recognized George McGraw and Dig Deep as McGraw prepares to retire in May 2026 Since 2014, the Navajo Water Project grew from serving one family in Thoreau, N.M. into a multi-state initiative More than 250 families across nine...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, March 26, 2026 1. Introduction 2. National Nutrition Month Celebrated each March to promote informed food choices and healthy eating habits Small changes — fruits, vegetables, water, reading food labels — can improve overall wellbeing and build lifelong healthy habits 3. Local Announcements Missing: Paul Goodman B...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, March 19, 2026 1. Introduction 2. American Red Cross Month On March 16, President Nygren signed a proclamation declaring March 2026 as American Red Cross Month Over 300 Navajo volunteers serve as first responders through disaster response, fire safety education, and preparedness Looking forward to strengthening th...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, March 12, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Women's History Month Honoring the strength, leadership, and contributions of Diné women Trailblazers like Annie Wauneka, the first woman elected to the Navajo Tribal Council, championed public health Leaders such as Louva Dahozy paved the way through education, advocacy, and serv...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, March 5, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Prayer for Active Duty Service Members Recognition of Navajo service members and military families during uncertain global events Navajo Nation Veterans Administration's "Prayer for the Active Duty" gathering: Friday, March 6, 7:00–8:00 a.m., Navajo Nation Veterans Memorial Park, W...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, February 26, 2026 1. Introduction 2. National FFA Organization Week Celebrates leadership, agriculture, and community; farming and ranching deeply rooted in Navajo tradition Empowers Navajo youth to strengthen food sovereignty, preserve heritage, and build a sustainable future 3. Local Announcements Johns Hopkins...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, February 19, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Upcoming Holiday: International Mother Language Day International Mother Language Day is Saturday, February 21 Celebrates linguistic diversity and protection of endangered languages Over 40% of the world's 6,000–7,000 languages are at risk of extinction Speaking our language da...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, February 12, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Upcoming Holidays Valentine's Day on February 14: celebrating love, friendship, and the people who make your heart smile Presidents Day: honoring leaders who shaped our nation 3. Local Announcements Navajo Nation Police recruitment drive February 14 in Crownpoint, NM; p...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, February 5, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Super Bowl LX Super Bowl LX set for February 8, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks in historic rematch of Super Bowl XLIX Game takes place on ancestral homelands of the Muwekma Ohlone people Recognition of Brandon...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, January 29, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Special Congratulations Congratulations to Dr. Debbie Jackson-Dennison as the new President of Diné College 3. Local Announcements Missing person: Olivia Joe, 41, last seen December 27, 2025 in Tohajilee, NM Contact 505-786-2050 if you have any information Located: LaShannon...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, January 22, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Appreciation Day: Dr. Louva Dahozy Decades of service as health educator, cultural teacher, and voting rights activist Established first Navajo homemakers' radio program in late 1960s, aired for ten years Founder of National Indian Council on Aging; developed first Navaj...