If you like to travel and want to find authentic and exquisite Navajo jewelry, take a trip to the majestic canyons in Monument Valley, Utah; Chaco Canyon in Northwestern New Mexico; or Canyon De Chelly in Chinle, Arizona.
If you go on a guided tour or on the trails, you will have a chance to [...]
Here is the most comprehensive coverage on Navajo clothing for 1 T-shirts World readers upon their requests after reading about Makah clothing.
It’s Cici’s pleasure to bring you more about the native American clothing and the insightful culture. So, are you ready to take a flight with me again? I’m really broke lately because all my [...]
A salesman is driving toward home in Northern Arizona when he sees a Navajo man hitchhiking. Because the trip had been long and quiet, he stops the car and the Navajo man climbs in.During their small talk, the Navajo man glances surreptitiously at a brown bag on the front seat between them."If you're wondering what's in the bag," offers the salesman, "it's a bottle of wine. I got it for my wife."T
So sad to hear that Albuquerque's Tony Hillerman passed away. I used to be his neighbor in the North Valley and enjoyed his wildflower garden at his home - although they converted it as it was hard to maintain ...I remember reading my first Hillerman novel and being taken away to a different place and learning so much about the Native Americans as I read. What a legend for New Mexico and for the
I received this message the other day from indigenous film maker Larry Blackhorse Lowe. He is trying to raise money to complete his latest film, shot entirely in Navajo. Check it out!Hello everyoneI am currently fund raising for my short film SHIMASANI, which was shot back in June. I currently have a rough cut, but the post production is stalled because of lack of funds. Currently I'm trying to r
Alvin Whitehair, a subscriber to our monthly email newsletter, "Saddle Sense," wrote me in response to our recent newsletter article about the tradition of Navajo saddle blankets. (...)
Navajo (also spelled Navaho) is an Athabaskan language used in southwest America by the Navajo tribe. Its native name is Diné bizaad. It’s unique in that most of the other Athabakan language family members are from the north.
The Navajo language is part of the Athabaskan family of languages spoken in the southwestern United States by [...]
The Taste and Create event is an event I try not to miss because if not for this..I would never have made a Navajo Bread. This month I was paired with Brooke of Victuals and Libations.Amongst all her recipes, this is what I wanted to try the most.For the history on the Navajo Bread, read this wonderful piece.Recipe adapted from here1 cup all purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon powdered milk
Window Rock, Navajo Nation US Veteran's Memorial Park, originally uploaded by Nihihiro & Shihiro.Window Rock, Navajo Nation US Veteran's Memorial ParkWe had recent deep snow in Window Rock, Arizona - The Navajo Nation Capital.at Navajo Nation US Veteran's Memorial Park
The Northern Arizona University Center for High Altitude Training in partnership with Nideiltihi Navajo Elite Runners (NNER) will host a running camp for 31 Native American high school runners.The “Four Corners’ Introductory Altitude Camp” to be held on June 23-25 at Northern Arizona University and will provide top Native American runners an insight on how elite athletes train and a typical
With the release of the US censored climate report -- that Bush and his corporate handlers censored for four years -- the words of the late Hopi spiritual leaders are mirrored forth. Hopi Sinom, including Thomas Banyacya and Dan Evehema, foretold of a time when hurricanes, storms and wildfires would seize the planet if human beings did not care for Mother Earth. They also warned if the sec
Emerging Indigenous Navajo Nation elite runners in the 20th and 21st century, who have gained significant status as track and distance runners, have faced different hurdles when compared to their running counterparts. For most indigenous Native Americans the concept of standing out individually can be at odds with Native American culture, which traditionally promotes commitment to family and commu
KAYENTA- For the past 2-1/2 years, Daniel Peaches has worked for the Kayenta Township on the Navajo Native American reservation as the Town Manager. On Monday evening, May 12 at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Kayenta Township, the Commissioners made a decision to re-advertise the position of Town Manager.In January 2006, Peaches was given a contract after former Town Manager Gary Nelson wa
by Brenda Norrell Monday, 31 March 2008 Atlantic Free Press The so-called "Navajo Hopi Land Dispute" was a scenario orchestrated by the United States, Congressmen and the Navajo and Hopi tribal governments, which do not represent their people, said Bahe Katenay, Navajo from Big Mountain on the Navajo Nation, during an interview on the Longest Walk. "The tribal governments are basicall
The Navajo Nation Council will vote on the "Navajo Nation Unauthorized Recording Act of 2007" (Legislation No. 0836-07) this week at the Council Spring Session April 21-25, 2008.This is a very important piece of legislation that affects all artists and business owners. Please, those of you that support this legislation show your support by attending the Navajo Nation Council Session in Window Rock
Bahe Katenay, Navajo from Big Mountain on the Navajo Nation, said the US media created the stories of the so-called Navajo Hopi Land Dispute, which was orchestrated by Peabody Coal and US politicians, the same way the US orchestrates the war in Iraq for its resources."There was never a dispute," Katenay said of the so-called Navajo Hopi Land Dispute. He said the lands were long shared by Navajo and Hopi. "The Hopi had their trails through there."Katenay said the United States media created the stories of the so-called Navajo Hopi Dispute, the same way the US media creates and fuels other disputes and wars."One of the examples of this is the Iraq war right now." Katenay said the media claims there is a dispute in Iraq. Those US claims led to the U.S. occupying and dividing the co
Anyone who knows jewelry knows about Navajo jewelry. The Navajo, a native American tribe have inspired and have been admired because of their creativity in the design of their jewelry and other works of art. Every piece of Navajo jewelry is made with skill and in a unique design.
Navajo jewelry is the product of the Navajo people. These nomadic people were discovered by the Spaniards around 1540
Jack Rogers Navajo Sandal is a handsewn thong sandal done in metallic gold leather. Leather lining and leather soles.Product Features * Jack Rogers navajo sandals are quite possibly the most loved resort sandals in the world. * A mind boggling array of color combinations.
Due to the large amount of interest on this topic, I have posted the article I wrote for Brave New Traveler. Some of you have already read it, but at the bottom of the article I have posted some updates which were sent to me today from Black Mesa Indigenous Support Group - the group [...]
When you live with people who have lost everything, can you learn to forgive?
guest post by Jenn DiPiazza
Black Mesa, also know as Big Mountain, is a beautiful desert land out in the northeastern tip of Arizona. It is dotted with few sheep and other livestock.
It is also home to the Navajo Nation and the Hopi Tribe.
“We are humans but our laws have been broken. All of these people’s rights have been violated.”
– Percy Deal, Dine’, Hardrock Chapter
These two peoples have peacefully shared and lived off this land from time immemorial. But the United States government, who holds these peoples in its charge, drew their own borders in 1974, leaving over 10,000 Navajo (Dine’, “The People”) and about 100 Hopi families on the wrong side of the line.
This land is held sacred to these peoples. It is the physical representation of Mother Earth.
So the irony wasn’t overlooked when these artificial boundaries were drawn in order to exploit the land for the coal, ur
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (A P): CNN reported that thousands of Navajo residents who count on the Internet to study, work and communicate will be out of the chance by Monday, if their Internet service provider closes the access as envisaged.
"It's going to be a sad day," says Ernest Franklin, the ...
