May 28, 2026

May 28, 2026

From Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren by Buu Nygren

May 28, 2026 · 20 min

About this episode

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren discusses Treaty Day, local announcements, and encourages uranium workers to file claims.

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 The 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 apply Deadline: December 31, 2027…

People in this episode

Host: Buu Nygren

Topics covered

  • Navajo Nation
  • Treaty Day
  • Uranium Workers
  • Local Announcements
  • Community Support

Keywords

  • Navajo Nation
  • Buu Nygren
  • Treaty Day
  • uranium workers
  • RECA claims
  • community announcements
  • Diné Bizaad

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Office of Navajo Uranium Workers, NN Uranium Workers Program

Places: Navajo Nation, Shiprock, NM

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