Edward T. Begay (87)

1935-01-08 - 2022-06-12 | New Mexico, USA

Edward Thomas Begay (1935-2022) was a Native American politician who served as the Speaker of the Navajo Nation from 1999 to 2003. He also served as Vice Chairman in 1983 under the Chairmanship of then-Chairman Peterson Zah. Begay was a major influence in the Churchrock/Bááh Háálį́ community, and was active within Chapter Affairs.