February 29, 2024 Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio

Thursday, February 29, 2024



1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays or Appreciation Days


This week we celebrate "National Invest in Veterans Week."

3. Local Announcements


The Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources will host a job fair Feb. 26-27 at Tsaile Diné College.
The Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency will host a job fair Mar. 20 at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock.
Missing Navajo People: 76-year-old Albert Yazzie, 33-year-old Ty Furcap.
Located Navajo People: Frananda Ann Carroll, Laqueen Begay.

4. What Is Happening In The World


Odysseus the IM-1 lander from "Intuitive Machines" has landed on the moon.

5. Navajo Life Lesson


"As we transition from winter to spring, we are reminded of renewal and growth."

6. A Few of the Week's Accomplishments


The Navajo Nation Veterinary Program hired its first veterinarian in 2 years.


I signed a $5 million contract with Eaglesun Systems through the Division of Social Services.


Native Renewables Inc. to power 300 homes.

7. Major Projects I am Working On


Navajo Nation water rights settlement for Arizona nearing completion.


Sandoval County came to my office to talk about future MOAs and partnership.

8. Meet & Greets


Tohatchi Lady Cougars vs. Navajo Prep Lady Eagles basketball game.


US Attorneys Gary Restaino, Alexander Uballez, Trina Higgins on collaboration and prosecution.

9. Upcoming Events In The Coming Week


Continuing leadership meetings with the Navajo Nation Council.


Eastern Navajo Agency Council meeting at Iyanbito Chapter on Saturday.


LeChee Chapter Leadership Meeting.

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