Enemy Way
The Navajo Enemy Way ceremony is approved by the US Veterans Administration for treating post-traumatic stress disorder
Thomas H. Begay & Nonobah Begay
About Thomas H. Begay & Nonobah Begay
Thomas and Nonobah Begay are Navajo Indians, from Gallup, New Mexico. Thomas was one of the legendary Navajo Code Talkers of World War II. By relaying top secret military messages in their Navajo language, the Code Talkers prevented enemy troops from ever deciphering transmissions.
Tribal Affiliation
Navajo
Hometown
Gallup, New Mexico
Region
Southwest
VIDEO CLIPS
Hand Tremblers
Navajo healing traditions are supported by the US Department of Veterans Affairs
Iwo Jima
A Navajo Code Talker reflects on his service to America at Iwo Jima during World War II
Marine Hymn in Navajo
Singing the U.S. Marine Corps Hymn in Native Navajo language
Navajo Code Talkers (Alphabet)
A Navajo Code Talker offers examples of the Navajo code alphabet
Navajo Code Talkers (Chicken Hawk)
A Navajo Code Talker offers examples of Navajo code words
PTSD
Reflections on his experience of PTSD and the post-war experiences of other Code Talkers
PTSD
We have a son who went to Afghanistan…When he came home, he’s not the same son we had...