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“iiná” Movement is life.
The third sacred direction… West is life or movement.
Previously we discussed the direction East (Thinking), and South...
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The four sacred directions and the sacred number four are followed when planning.
Planning in the traditional way requires us to look into the n...
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Our Diné celebrate milestones that are a little different than those in western culture.
While many celebrate things like birthdays our Diné cele...
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Yikáíí YizhchĮ́ (Fundamental Law) The law that sets all other laws.
The law the Holy People live by. The law the cosmos exists by. The law natur...
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Traditional teachings, teach… to be Diné you must pray.
Some prayers are set prayers and others are personal.
Turquoise also is an important pa...
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We are told all things are either male or female.
Everything on the surface of Mother Earth. Rocks, insects, birds, Plants, and the Five-fingere...
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Something that is taught to our Diné when you become of age and you learn.
"You produce them, now you provide for them".
Navajo Historian, Wall...
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In this video, Navajo Historian, Wally Brown, teaches about passing down Oral history and the code of honor it requires.
The word “Da Jiní” is jus...
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Navajo Historian, Wally Brown, teaches about the phrase "Saad doo bik'eezhdiniidah".
This advice was given freely in the old ways. It was part o...
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How Navajo (Diné) would greet each other after an extended period of time.
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The Navajo Sheep Dog is a special animal. Charged with protecting the family's livelihood.
Protecting the herd from strangers, coyotes, bobcats ...
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