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Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren discusses voting rights, local announcements, and honors veterans in his weekly address.

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 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, 2026 Registration 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 license Navajo 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…

People in this episode

Host: Buu Nygren

Topics covered

• Navajo Nation
• Voting Rights
• Local Announcements
• Elections
• Veterans
• Community Engagement

Keywords

• Navajo Nation
• Buu Nygren
• Voting
• Elections
• Veterans
• Community
• Citizenship Act

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Places: Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico Indian Market, Albuquerque

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