Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren

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  1. Jul 16

    July 16, 2026

    July 16, 2026

  2. Jul 9

    July 9, 2026

    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 lifestylesNative adults are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with diabetes compared to White adultsSchedule routine screenings, know your blood pressure and blood sugar numbers, and stay active 3. Local Announcements Missing person: Fernando Staley, 34, last seen Friday, July 3, 2026, in Chinle, AZ. Contact: 928-674-2111Missing person: Alec Yazzie, 27, last seen Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Fort Defiance, AZ. Contact: 928-871-6111Located: Florence Lee Nez has been found and is safe 4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week Q: How are you improving police and emergency response?Strengthened partnerships through new mutual aid agreements, including a five-year agreement with Arizona DPSContinued investment in NPD, EMS, dispatch, first responder training, roads, broadband, and addressing systems; efforts to combat fentanyl, address MMIR, and expand prevention 5. Life Lesson Challenges strengthen character when faced with courage and patience; progress comes through consistent, faithful steps each dayPlant kindness, choose gratitude, and keep moving forward with hope 6. Accomplishments Executive Order No. 03-2026: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in effect; no chainsaw or combustion engine use in the forest 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; ceremonial fires permitted with permits; violations up to $5,000Supported the Cody Jesus Invitational Youth Resilience Camp at the NN Fairgrounds with NDCFS and the Preserving Families InitiativeRibbon cutting Monday, July 6, for the Tó kǫʼí Telecommunications Tower, a 180-foot tower serving 1,900+ homes; $808,282 NTIA-funded, part of a $50.8 million initiative through NTUATowers completed in Nazlini, Low Mountain, Oak Springs, and Tó kǫʼí; $244.6 million Broadband Plan approved to expand access across all 110 chapters 7. Major Projects Construction began July 7 on the Crownpoint Modular facility (7,900 sq ft), ~$3.879 million from the Síhasin Fund; will house HR, Vital Records, and Child Support Services for the Eastern AgencyChurch Rock Chapter Senior Center reopening after closure for water issues; drive-through meals this week, indoor dining next weekHIP: $86.3M of $93.7M obligated across 78 work orders; 1,322 homes in renovation, 596 bathroom additions across 24 Delegate Regions; 75%+ complete before Sept. 30, 2026 deadlineCHID Work Order #5: 138 homes built, 69 in storage, 75 pads completed, 69 delivered, 68 set, 38 turned overRecognition to HIP staff Marilyn Barney, Autumn John, Theresa Boyd, Emmet Tsosie, Joseph Charley, William Nelson, Irvin Shorty; CHID staff Patrick Dalgai, Jerrilyn Owens, Alfreida Nez, Jeffrey Goodluck, Tyler Willatto, Shaquille Spencer; CDBG staff Jerome Meyers and Saraphine Curley 8. Meet and Greets 46th Annual Narbona Pass Classic reached record participation; Ali Upshaw of Fort Defiance broke the women's 10K record (39 years) in 40:38; Kameron Eustace won the men's 10K in 37:32 for a third straight year5K winners: Achilles Padilla (19:32) and Chase Allison among women (24:09) 9. Upcoming Events Friday, July 10: Skateboarding competition at Diné Youth Skate and BMX Park; age divisions 6-9, 10-13, 14-18; begins 10 a.m.; bring birth certificates; contact Tachelle at 928-729-4336Friday, July 10: 9th Annual Mariano Lake Youth Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mariano Lake Chapter; contact (505) 786-2180 or (505) 786-2182 10. 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: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media Team Audio Editor: Byron C. Shorty © 2026 OPVP

  3. Jul 2

    July 2, 2026

    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 TalkersThe Nation continues investing in roads, housing, water, broadband, public safety, education, and economic development; travel carefully, stay hydrated, and enjoy time with family 3. Local Announcements Shoutouts: Jack and Minny Thomas of Red Valley and White RockRecognition: Cheyenna Brown, Gallup McKinley County Schools Heritage Language and Culture TeacherMissing person: Nichelle Marie Tsinnijinnie Smith, 17, last seen Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Chinle, AZ. Contact: 928-674-2111Missing person: Fred Paul Chee, 16, last seen Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Prewitt, NM. Contact: 505-786-2050 4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week Why attend chapter meetings? They allow community members to share concerns and ideas on local issues and stay informed about decisions, funding, and projects Stay informed: Follow @Buu Nygren on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok, or visit https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/ for press releases and announcements 5. Life Lesson: Small Actions Create Big Change Real progress is built through small, consistent actions: helping a neighbor, checking on an elder, supporting a local business, or encouraging a young personWhen we all do our part, those efforts strengthen the Navajo Nation for future generations 6. Accomplishments Bathroom additions and renovations in Mariano Lake improving sanitation and accessibility for Diné families, including homes that previously relied on outhousesProclaimed June 2026 as Navajo Nation Pride Month, reaffirming dignity, equality, and inclusion for all Diné people including LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit relatives; recognized Diné Equality and Navajo Nation Pride40 youth attended the Tohatchi Wings of America Running and Fitness Camp; NDOH partnered to host 10 camps for ages 6 to 18 this summer; honored Dustin Martin, Ester Beck, and Glen AllenDivision of Natural Resources Expo: since 2023, 4,500+ homesite leases, 3,500+ windmills rehabilitated, 51 stock tanks, 118 earthen dams restored, 26 miles of livestock waterlines, 10 new wells38 miles of irrigation repaired along the San Juan River; upgrades at Hogback Tse'Daa'Kaan Pump Station; NAPI partnership distributing 49,000+ food boxes 7. Major Projects Visited two families in Mariano Lake who received CHID homes; one household of six had been in a deteriorated trailer, another homeowner lost her husband during the process but now has a safe home with electricityOver 2,000 families connected to electricity under this administration; $100+ million allocated through CHID and the Housing Improvement ProgramSigned support for Ramah Navajo School Board as its own fiscal agent for NM Capital Outlay funding; also supported extending the Sihasin-funded drinking water project deadlineSummer youth programs active across the Nation; in Mariano Lake, eight youth are irrigating corn fields, planting trees, and growing vegetables in a greenhouse built with NTU 8. Meet and Greets Joined Mexican Water community for a Just Move It (JMI) wellness event, part of the Shiprock Service Unit programContact your local health facility for JMI events: Chinle (928-674-7661), Shiprock (505-368-6300), Crownpoint (505-786-6371), Tuba City (928-283-3513) 9. Upcoming Events Saturday, July 4: Cody Jesus Invitational Bull Riding at Dean C. Jackson Memorial Arena, Window Rock; gates at 3:00 p.m., free admission 10. 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: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media Team Audio Editor: Byron C. Shorty © 2026 OPVP

  4. Jun 25

    June 25, 2026

    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 discriminationAs Diné people, we speak of kinship and caring for one another; despite differing beliefs, we remain one family with a shared responsibility to treat each other with kindness and compassionStrong communities are built when people feel valued, heard, and welcomed; by finding common ground, we strengthen our families, our Nation, and our future 3. Local Announcements Radio shout out: Jennie Pete from Huerfano, celebrating 101 years oldShout out to Sally Yabeny from the Shiprock RBDO for her work on the NTUA lease at Red MesaLocated: Elias Nelson has been found and is safeLocated: Bernard James has been found and is safeMissing person: Brianna Lynn Benally, 21, last heard from Friday, May 15, 2026, experiencing homelessness in Phoenix, Arizona. Contact: 928-657-8075 4. Life Lesson June is Ya'iishjáásh Chilí, the time of planting early crops; planting requires faith and patience, and like seeds growing unseen, our goals often begin small with progress happening even when we cannot see itEvery positive action is a seed; whether building a career, strengthening family, or serving community, the effort we invest today shapes tomorrow's harvest 5. Frequently Asked Question of the Week 6. Accomplishments Grand opening of the $16 million NTUA Red Mesa District Office, expanding service in the Utah Navajo region; funded by $2.5 million in New Markets and $13.5 million in USDA RUS loans; designed by Dyron Murphy Architects, built by Arviso ConstructionNTUA's Red Mesa Tapaha Solar Farm, a 72-megawatt project on 500+ acres in Red Mesa Chapter, expanded renewable energy on Navajo landEncouraged youth at the Shiprock Summer Youth Enrichment Conference for ages 14 to 23; theme "Arise and Soar" focused on leadership, workforce readiness, and cultural awarenessRibbon cutting for the $7,295,462.88 N55 Highway Rehabilitation in Alamo: 8.26 miles of BIA Route N55 rehabilitated; awarded to Mountain States Constructors and completed June 19, ahead of scheduleVisited a family in Black Mesa who received electricity through NTUA's Light Up Navajo program and a bathroom addition through the Division of Community Development 7. Major Projects Traveled to Red Valley and Cove on June 18 to deliver food boxes to elders through DALTCSVisited NDOT crews on Road N15 repairing potholes; $400+ million approved for roads, 6,000+ potholes filled, 74 new employees hired; partnering with Workforce Development and UNM-Gallup for CDL trainingAviation Summit highlighted the new Navajo Aviation Unit, unifying Air Transportation and Airports Management to strengthen operations and infrastructure planningCrownpoint Modular Office Building advances; site prep complete for the facility replacing five existing offices, with delivery coordination underway through CPMD under Marta Quintana 8. Meet and Greets Honored Senior Police Officer JoDonna Salt upon retirement after 20+ years with Navajo Nation Police in the Kayenta District; Officer Salt will continue public service with Arizona Department of Public Safety 9. Upcoming Events Miss Navajo Nation's 1st Annual Fluted Rock Half and Full Marathon in Kinlichee, Arizona; hosted by Miss Navajo Nation 2025-2026 Camille J. Uentillie, Rocky Mountain Timing, and Navajo YES; Full Marathon at 6:30 a.m., Half Marathon at 7:00 a.m.; contact the Office of Miss Navajo Nation 10. 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: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media Team Audio Editor: Byron C. Shorty © 2026 OPVP

  5. Jun 18

    June 18, 2026

    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 ProclamationA day to honor resilience, reflect on progress, and reaffirm commitment to freedom, dignity, and equality for all 3. Local Announcements Located: Alissandra Begay has been found and is safeLocated: Matthew Earl Etsitty has been located 4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week The 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) 551-0508 5. Life Lesson Balance 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 yourself 6. Accomplishments NTEC 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 standards 7. Major Projects Elevate 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 Program 8. Meet and Greets Joined 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 AI 9. Upcoming Events 10. 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: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media Team Audio Editor: Byron C. Shorty © 2026 OPVP

  6. Jun 11

    June 11, 2026

    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 electionRequired: CIB, Social Security card, and driver's licenseElection Administration offices: Eastern Navajo 505-786-2183, Fort Defiance 928-871-7268, Chinle 928-674-2551, Western 928-283-3220, Northern 505-368-1333 3. Local Announcements Missing person: Kelsey Yazzie, 36, male, last seen May 29, 2026, in Pinon, AZ; Chinle Police District 928-674-2111Located: Pearl Duncan has been found and is safe 4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week If you see smoke or a wildfire, report it immediately and stay clear; no roadside photos or drones, which interfere with firefighting aircraftBusiness hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.): BIA/Navajo Forestry, (928) 729-2307After hours: Navajo Police Dispatch (928) 871-6111, 6112, or 6113, or BIA Fire Management Dispatch (928) 205-3459; in an emergency call 911 5. Life Lesson Growth takes time: as planting season continues in Ya'iishjááshchilí, crops, goals, and relationships need patience, dedication, and effortThe most important growth happens where we cannot see it; trust the process and keep nurturing what you planted 6. Accomplishments Division of Economic Development Summit, Twin Arrows: Navajo Artisan and Small Business hardship grants reached 117 businesses and 432 artisans ($5,000 to $60,000); SSBCI provides $88.7 million and DED financing up to $20 million via Change Labs, Trans Pecos Bank, and partnersTourism: La Quinta Shonto Hotel opens this year, the $22.5 million Shiprock Pinnacle Hotel underway, and Goulding's Lodge supports 300-plus Navajo jobs, $7 million anticipated annuallyInfrastructure: broadband funding secured, over 2,000 families connected to electricity, over 1,000 to water, 5 wastewater and water treatment facilities underway$35 million ARPA E911 and Rural Addressing Project: visited the Kayenta Next Generation 911 dispatch center; 110 chapters mapped, 72,490 address points, 6.89 million GPS points; Kayenta anticipated by August 2026, Shiprock Incident Command Center by November 2026Visited a Thoreau family's new home: over $100 million for 436-plus homes via the Community Housing and Infrastructure Department and Housing Improvement Program; NTUA, NECA, and partners completing utility connectionsDark Winds set visit: met actors Zahn McClarnon and Jessica Matten and executive producers Chris Eyre and Tina Elmo 7. Major Projects $226,220.07 awarded to Four Season's Construction, LLC for Newcomb Chapter House roof repair and renovations within 365 calendar days10th Annual Navajo Education Conference, June 5, Navajo Nation Museum, with Fielding Graduate University; scholarships doubled from $3.5 million to $7 million, plus a proposed education trust fund$49,000 to Little Foot Construction, LLC for Becenti Chapter Multipurpose Building security and energy efficiency upgrades, anticipated by September 30, 2027 8. Meet and Greets Office of Diné Youth Summer Kick Off, Fort Defiance: basketball clinics, field day, skateboarding, arts and crafts, and open gymNavajo Mountain Community Health Center: toured the clinic and thanked staffShoutout: Al White of Rock Point, Beshbetoh Rodeo 9. Upcoming Events Tuesday, June 16: Job and Training Expo, Chinle High School Gymnasium, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: employment, education, resume, and skills presentations; resource booths; speaker Cody JesusInfo: NDCFS.org or Gayla James at gayla.james@ndcfs.org 10. 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: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media Team Audio Editor: Byron C. Shorty © 2026 OPVP

  7. Jun 4

    June 4, 2026

    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 identityNavajo citizens in Arizona could not vote until the 1948 Harrison v. Laveen decisionPresident Nygren encourages everyone to vote — it is how you share your voice 3. Local Announcements Birthday shout out: Julia W. Largo of Mariano Lake, NM, 95 years old (born Nov. 3, 1933)Located: Eric Rodney Begay and Raelyn Begay have been found and are safe 4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week Navajo Nation Primary Election registration deadline: June 11, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (DST); Primary Election: July 21, 2026Registration drive: Sat. June 6 and Sun. June 7, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., New Mexico Indian Market, 98th and Central, Albuquerque. Bring CIB, Social Security card, and driver's licenseNavajo Election Administration agency offices: Eastern Navajo 505-786-2183, Fort Defiance 928-871-7268, Chinle 928-674-2551, Western 928-283-3220, Northern 505-368-1333 5. Life Lesson Native veterans teach that service is about something larger than yourselfLeadership is measured not by titles but by sacrifice, discipline, and putting others first 6. Accomplishments Monday, June 1: honored veterans on Navajo Nation Memorial Day with wreath laying and flag refolding for Gold Star familiesJune 2: celebrated completion of the E-Fiber Broadband Project in Navajo Mountain — an $8 million investment in a nine-year, $17 million initiative connecting schools, Utah Navajo Health System facilities, and chapters; over $277 million in broadband investments span AZ, NM, and UTNavajo Nation Silver Jackets Team, the first tribally led program in the U.S., won the USACE 2025 Silver Jackets Team of the Year Award; 21 flood-risk projects since March 2023Navajo Homeowner Assistance Fund: $6.1 million to 48 homeowners in Q1 2026; 365 homeowners and $17.9 million since 2021. Ends Sept. 30, 2026 — Native Community Capital: (855) 628-2272 or nativecap.org 7. Major Projects Eastern Agency senior centers: Church Rock nearing reopening pending OEH inspection; Casamero Lake reopened; Tohajiilee awaiting OEH inspection; Red Rock moving to bidding phaseMay 28 leadership meeting with Hard Rock, Forest Lake, and Black Mesa: Routes 8031, N8027, and N41 paving (4.5-mile segment, 25-mile Pinon–Forest Lake connection), Rocky Ridge water access, ARPA projects for 58 homes, a Black Mesa water system for Yale Point, North Valley, and Oakridge, the Many Mules water system, a new chapter house, a veterans facility, and economic developmentYouth rodeo clinics with Native Land Insurance featured Navajo athletes Derrick Begay, Danielle Lowman, Kassidy Dennison, Faith Holyan, Miles John, Bailey Bates, Erich Rogers, Ty Romo, and Aaron Tsinigine, with NFR qualifiers Shad Mayfield, Jake Barnes, Clay O'Brien Cooper, and Matt SherwoodFive Navajo veterans received keys to new homes in Nazlini (2), Low Mountain, Cottonwood, and Naschitti; as of May 2026: 105 homes under construction, 24 awaiting utility connections, 20 turnkey homes ready, 101 home improvements underway 8. Meet and Greets Joined the Nazlini Veterans Organization on Sunday for their annual Memorial Day Ceremony, "Our Nazlini Heroes Are Never Forgotten – Remembering Those Who Served" 9. Upcoming Events Friday, June 5: Fort Defiance Chapter Treaty Day — trail ride 9 a.m. from the Navajo Nation Museum, Window Rock; song and dance 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; barbecue 3 p.m.; Barnyard Dance 6 p.m.–midnight 10. 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: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media Team Audio Editor: Byron C. Shorty © 2026 OPVP

  8. May 28

    May 28, 2026

    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 homeIn 1864, tens of thousands endured the "Long Walk" to eastern New Mexico, suffering hunger, disease, and death at Bosque RedondoThe Treaty made the Navajo Nation one of few Indigenous nations to reclaim their ancestral homeland — a symbol of resilience, sovereignty, and enduring identity 3. Local Announcements Shout-outs: Jimmy and Nevey Francisco (Vander Wagen), Liam Yazzie of the 12U Scouts Baseball (Farmington), the Crosby family (Hogback), the Benallys (Sheep Springs), and Athena B Badonie, 98 years old (White Cone Chapter)Located: Ariel Begay, Orlando Christopher Paisano, and Burnett Brown have been found and are safe 4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week Eligible individuals are encouraged to file RECA claims at https://reca.justice.gov/Eligible: uranium workers in mining, milling, core drilling, ore transport, or remediation (1942–1990); Downwinders also encouraged to applyDeadline: December 31, 2027. Register online, complete the application, click "Submit My Claim." You may need medical records, proof of presence/employment, and IDFree help: Office of Navajo Uranium Workers, 2644 Yucca St., Shiprock, NM; community reps also availableNN Uranium Workers Program: 505-368-1260 (Mon–Fri, 8–5 MT) | RECA Help Line: 1-800-729-7327 (Mon–Fri, 8–5 ET) 5. Life Lesson Mental health is about learning when to rest, ask for help, and give yourself grace — healing begins when we speak honestly about what we feelTake care of your mind the way you care for your body; your thoughts, emotions, and spirit deserve attention, compassion, and time to heal 6. Accomplishments On May 26, announced $14.70/hour minimum wage for all NN offices; over 1,200 personnel actions processed under new salary schedules from the REDW compensation studyOn May 27, toured the nearly completed $37M Capital Vue Apartments in Window Rock — 60 units (phase one), 10 units (phase two), funded by NHA Indian Housing Block Grant; completion by July 2026On May 27, visited the $3.6M Indian Wells C-store site funded by the Permanent Trust Fund; Red Mesa Trading facility will include C-store, gas station, deli, and post office along Hwy 77, creating 10–15 jobsOn May 22, NDCFS joined Little Singer Community School in Birdsprings for a sixth-grade promotion with a "Healing through Culture" moccasin making project led by Albert Chase 7. Major Projects Led Navajo language read-aloud events at Naschitti and Nizhoni Elementary with Save the Children, reading "Jóhonaa'éí: Bringer of Dawn" by Veronica TsinajinnieNDOT and NN Washington Office completed two days of Congressional meetings on tribal transportation, including the BUILD America 250 Act with tribal bridge funding and streamlined exclusionsAZ Long Term Care System completed 56 home visits; Developmental Disabilities Program completed 13 visits for members in the State DDD provider transitionFleet Management registered 47 new vehicles for Natural Resources divisions including Facility Maintenance and Fish and Wildlife 8. Meet and Greets On Memorial Day, attended the White Cone Veterans Organization event honoring fallen warriors with flag ceremonies by WCVO and Tewa Veterans 9. Upcoming Events May 29–31: Home of the Navajo PRCA Rodeo at Dean C. Jackson Memorial Arena, Window Rock — competitions, youth events, carnival; selected as a 2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days qualifier 10. 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: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media Team Audio Editor: Byron C. Shorty © 2026 OPVP

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