Manley Begay Jr

Manley Begay Jr. is a Professor in the Department of Applied Indigenous Studies at Northern Arizona University, conducting research on Indigenous methodologies and the social, spiritual, and psychological impacts of environmental disasters and pandemics on Navajo (Diné) communities.

His research interests encompass Indigenous Studies, Environmental Justice, Social and Psychological Impacts of Disasters, Navajo (Diné) Culture and Sovereignty, and Qualitative Research Methods. He develops culturally anchored approaches to examine community resilience, particularly regarding the Gold King Mine Spill and COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing Navajo-centered narratives and sovereignty.

Analysis of his 2017-2023 publications reveals consistent focus on Indigenous perspectives in crisis response, with methodologies prioritizing community narratives, cultural protocols, and spiritual well-being to address environmental and health challenges in Southwest Indigenous Nations.

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He collaborates with interdisciplinary research teams including scholars like Teufel-Shone and Chief, focusing on environmental justice and Indigenous health resilience through projects analyzing disaster impacts and pandemic protocols.