June 18, 2026
About this episode
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren discusses Juneteenth, local announcements, mental health services, and recent accomplishments in his weekly address.
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, dignity, and equality for all 3. Local Announcements Located: Alissandra Begay has been found and is safe Located: 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 programs Contact: (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 teaching Seeking 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…
People in this episode
Host: Buu Nygren
Topics covered
- Juneteenth
- Navajo Nation
- Mental Health Services
- Community Announcements
- Accomplishments
- Cultural Teachings
Keywords
- Navajo Nation
- Juneteenth
- mental health
- community announcements
- NTEC
- cultural teachings
- wellness programs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services, NTEC
Places: Galveston, Texas, Window Rock, Oak Springs
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