It is good Grandma. I am 71 years old. A great grandfather. I have rhe peace of God in me. Im so glad to learn and share your way. Our stories are different. We all have had trials. My prayers are lifted for you and your people. God is good.
Life, Trials and Learning experiences bring us wisdom such as yours no matter how and where we grew up. Our wisdom is precious and thank you for sharing. You are welcome to share with us your goodness. We all need to read and learn in this time as life is going south from our government. It is within our circles will we strengthen each other. Where we can bear one another's burdens. I love your goodness and so delighted to read your kind lovely comment. Please feel free to teach us. Hugs of wisdom. Navajo Grandma
What kind words of Hozho to impart to Navajo Grandma. It made me feel so good and happy reading this comment. Axhehee so much and like grandma says, when you notice goodness into another human being or the earth and all its beauty, the animals and more that that virtue also lies within you and that is what you notice because it is embedded inside you. So the compliment goes both ways. Isn't that wonderful? Have a wonderful weekend. Its sunny and gorgeous here!! Hugs to you always. Navajo Grandma
My next videos will involve defining myself, a sober one, then excitedly moving towards Grandma shearing a sheep for you all. This is an opener with videos on the weaving loom, rugs, carding and spinning dowel with weaving accessories. Its getting exciting to learn more about Dine' textile. Please watch and learn. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you so much for creating this channel. My father is Navajo and I lived on the reservation as a child but was later put into foster care. I was adopted by a white family so missed out on learning my native culture. I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can. I even tried to see if I could locate my father and his side of the family with no luck. Now with your channel I can at least learn more about the native culture ❤️
Yaateeh shi yazhi!! Jayne what a wonderful comment. Yes thank you for coming to Navajo Grandma and learning. There is a lot to absorb but you can. If I was able to, then you will too. So happy to hear many dine' are coming to watch, listen and to learn. Grandma loves you and your wonderful efforts!! Hagoone'. Your Navajo Grandma
Thank you Kathleen I hope you have subscribed and I am Navajo Grandma. I create these videos from my childhood while being raised by my Paternal Navajo Grandparents when my mother was very sick and dad was a Navajo Policeman. I learned so much and sharing this with you and for my posterity. Hugs and thank you for coming by. Stay a while and learn. Navajo Grandma
I’m Mexican American and have grown up in Az, I’ve always been interested in the Navajo language and culture but recently I’ve been wanting to take it more seriously and learn more. And I can already tell that your videos have got me hooked 🧡
Well Jack Rabbit, guess what my next video will be on Navajo language as well (Dine' Bizaad). So right now I need to catch up with the videos from the questions then hoping to have a LIVE on Friday or Saturday again for picking the names out of a hate to see what our question people got. Fun, fun, fun. Hugs from Navajo Grandma
Why thank you so much for your kind words. I am happy to share what is truly from a dine' woman's perspective and I do it with respect and honor. It's also covering other tribes too like our noble chief's great examples of prayer, fasting and standing for life, liberty and all that is God given. Such honorable Ancestors I have and those Chiefs. We have a rich heritage and it needs to be spoken and shared from a personal perspective. Love you & thank you for being so receptive. Your Navajo Grandma
I don't know when I've been so happy to have found a new channel. You are so interesting to listen to; I can't wait to watch your other videos. Thank you for sharing.
Welcome and welcome again LeAnna, thank you for stopping by and I would ask, take off your coat, slip off your shoes and warm your feet next to Navajo Grandma's fire, stay a while and watch, listen and learn and enjoy. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
Wow, thank you. what a beautiful expression that brings joy to grandma's heart. This is called "Hozho." It is like blessing another by blessing them to walk in beauty which is Hozho: "peace, beauty, balance and harmony." Thank you so much. Navajo Grandma
I love what you are doing !! I have been told that my grandmother was Native American.. but I don’t really know and when I ask my aunts and uncles they all have a different story. But I do love watching and learning from you!! ❤️
Well Carmen being my granddaughter you are definitely part Dine’ now. Grandma has adopted all her grandchildren to be part Dine’ as you are my NAVAJO Grandma family. Welcome to our tribe. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Yaateeh. My name is Cindy, and boy am I ever glad I watched your video. You are a wonderful, kind hearted, loving woman. So full of wisdom and a willingness to teach so many about your culture and the love of your heritage and the love of your grandparents that taught you.It is an honor for me to sit under your sharing and teaching.And I would love to have a Grandmother just like you! Thank you....Cindy
Love watching your videos! Makes me miss my grandma very much. I’m 1/2 Navajo and 1/2 Filipino, my dad grew up in Rehoboth, New Mexico. He joined the marines and met my mom here in Hawaii, she’s an immigrant from the Philippines. I’m a Navajo girl who grew up in Hawaii. New Mexico always felt like a second home to me. I guess the motherland always calls us home. I studied in Albuquerque, New Mexico for college. I’m Thankful that the Navajo Nation supported my education all the way to my Master’s Degree. I never lived anywhere but Hawaii before college so I’m thankful for all of the ladies at the Tribal enrollment and Scholarship office who helped me get educated! I moved back to Hawaii to be closer to my mom and dad. I try to keep my Navajo heritage alive in my children. They’re all enrolled members of the Navajo Nation as 1/4 degree Navajo. My father speaks fluent Navajo so he teaches them at home as he is our babysitter. I found your channel trying to remember how my grandma made baah. She passed away from Covid-19 on the Navajo Reservation in Gallup, New Mexico in December 2019. At that time there were so many quarantine restrictions to go back to Hawaii so I couldn’t be there at her funeral and burial. I miss her a lot and I think of her often. I just started getting inspired to make baah at home for my family and I think it’s because her spirit is visiting me at home. There was nothing like getting off the airplane in Albuquerque, and driving to see my grandma on the rez. She would always cook for me and make baah. Anyways thanks for your videos!
What a beautiful life and location where you grew up. Glad to hear your parents always were there to raise you and allow you to learn especially there in Hawaii. I was there for 2 weeks on my way to Japan where I taught 60 top honor students who had graduated from High School and who had been hired by the top companies in Japan. I know how beautiful it is there and then the reservation being so different. Both beautiful. I am thrilled that you went to school & used your scholarship to make your way thru your education. Thank you for taking the time to find Navajo Grandma and that you learned how to make Naneeskadi(tortillas) or dah díníilghaazh(frybread). Baah is the white bread made by the white folks. Although we did call it "baah," it is not the literary correct way of saying bread in Navajo or Dine' Bizaad. I know how I felt finding this out because we did grow up calling our bread "baah." Oh well. there are things you find out later in life. And I tell you our Dine' people will make sure you know this if you ever are around them. Hugs to you and sending all grandma's hugs to you. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma wow how cool! That’s awesome that you help educate our youth! That’s great to hear that they are working for companies in Japan what an amazing opportunity! Thank you for educating me on that! I always heard it being called baah but also I didn’t have the opportunity to be raised full time near my Navajo family. I often spent summers and winters with them though since baby time. It was just me and my dad out here in Hawaii, he taught me as much as he could. It’s a challenging language to learn but I hope my kids get it down more proficiently. My dad grew up in those Navajo boarding schools so by the time he graduated from high school he signed up for the military and never moved back home to New Mexico. Nevertheless, he still can speak Navajo fluently which I’m so proud of!
I grew up with my mom telling me we were native although she didn't know who our people were due to grandparents/ parents not being proud enough to tell her and to teach her. So as an adult I've been trying to learn all that I can about native people. A couple of years ago I took a DNA test that said I'm 67% Native American, by way of Mexico. I've learned that Native Americans and Natives from Mexico are one in the same. I guess I just want to say thank you for sharing you knowledge. Thank you for your videos. I know I may never know what tribe I belong to but I'm still very much proud of my heritage and my bloodline and I'm trying to learn all that I can.
Keep researching and when grandma finally gets to all her research and can open a door for you, maybe then I can help but for now there are so many waiting in line. I would make sure if I were you to make a pedigree chart you can download from online. Print it out and fill it in as much as possible. Apparently you don't know which side whether it is on your mother's or father's line? Which ever line (Mom or dad's) your Native American ancestry is on, fill it on the pedigree chart. That way you can work on this and keep it all in order. Much luck. Navajo Grandma
Yá'áá'ééh Shimá Sáni I'm born in Bit'ahnii and Tábąąhá clan I just started listening to you teach Diné. Most of my family lives in Red Rock Canyon Gallup NM and Iyanbito. My grandparents would communicate back and forth and it would make me curious to know what they're saying. My sister understands it but it's hard for her to speak it so I get memorized by not understanding. Thanks for helping me:) my grandma is teaching us also. I subscribed to you
I always say, "keep it simple," you don't need to make long strings of sentences but come to hear and learn the simple phrases that communicate probably greater than the long drawn out sentences. You start simple then learn what the main words or what the situation calls for and think how many times you get in the car, how many times you wake up and walk in to say good morning, how many times you say hello to grandma, your mom or dad, cousins etc. How many times do you say "I am thirsty, I am hungry, I am tired, I love that music, or the simple everyday things we do." Like I am thirsty - to' is water, I want is - nisin. So you learn to say, "to' nisin." or if you want some water or soda, or popcorn or food someone else is eating you generally say, "thlah." General word for I want some. I am sure you know more than you think. When you want to learn something else, let me know and we can simplify it. Life is simple, lets keep it that way. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
More than likely as always. My Nali was a very spiritual Holy Man and the adversary was well on his trail all his life to deter him but never succeeded. Navajo Grandma
Thank you masani! I never knew my grandma well... she spoke Navajo & I spoke English, we never had normal conversations. I appreciate what you are doing on your channel, I know I can learn a lot from you. Aheehe!
Thank you cillaloves2fish. Aheehe as well. So whether you have a Gma or not, I am your Navajo Grandma and thank you for watching and learning from my simple life. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Maggy "MERRY CHRISTMAS" to you as well. There is such a hustle and bustle all over everywhere and congestion in the streets galore. This year we are counting our blessings and glad to be alive as the real gifts from God. Hugs again. Navajo Grandma
I never learned my culture till now little by little I learn new things qbout history of my family I come from the apache chiricahua on my dads side and my mom is mexican aztec so quit a bit to learn but in my heart qnd soul I am apache and just listening to your videos is just so heart warming im am so happy that I found your videos blessings to you
Will I just want to adopt you. What a good soul you are. Each comment reveals your heart and kindness, what a true example of Hozho and Ke’. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
Ya'at'eeh doh NIZHONI' 🌽😊💗🙏🏽 I am so thankful I was blessed to have found you and your videos. I am from the Southeastern side of the Dineh' Txa', Honaghaahnii nishli', Todi'chii'nii bashishchiin. I come from Dine' parents and have had much teachings growing up. But as I get older and am becoming a Nali', I have 2 sons, I am realizing I do not know MUCH about Dine' way of life. For example, I do not know how to make blue corn mush, nor how to make the ash for it. Although I helped in the gardens of my grandparents and herded sheep and helped to gather herbs, I did not really pick up the traditional ways. I was the outcast as far as my nali's were concerned and I did not learn from them, they are both gone now. The only one I can remember doing things with and learning from was my ma'sani', she went on when I was a young child. And that is where my Dine' learning ended. I've asked my parents, but they either do not know or they seem to think it's too much work to teach or maybe too painful for them. They are both educated, my mother in the dormitory and my father, pretty much on his own. So, I am very thankful and happy I have found you and your teachings and your videos. What a blessed day today turned out to be! I am looking forward to your videos and your kindness. Ahxe'heeh 🌽
I am sorry your masani passed but there is always ways to learn. one of which is with google and UA-cam. Welcome stay awhile and learn. Thank you and hope you have subscribed. Enjoy. Navajo Grandma
Greg it sure is and thank you for appreciating why the Dine' culture taught to me by my paternal grandparents is so vital in knowledge, understanding of life and all the elements created around us. It was created by our Creator, Jesus Christ and Grandma fully respects this. Welcome. Navajo Grandma
Binge all you want, there is real content here to learn from and it was fun for grandma to make. Thank you for watching and learning. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Hela6208, Wow, what a powerful comment to grandma. Thank you dear grandchild. You are my grandchild as you subscribe and watch and learn. I will pray for you during this time and for a long while. It took me years and even now to at times that I remember my Mom, Shi ma. How hard it was for me to believe a Mother could pass on after my dad. Now we live their lives through us and bring Hozho and Ke' that they had and brought us up with. The Hozho being the Peace, Beauty, Balance and Harmony, the Ke' that is being kind, loving in our relationships and serving one another whomever that maybe but done with kindness. All of that rolled up describes your dear Mom. She still loves you and will be your angel protecting you, and at times you will hear her direct your life in ways none can explain. You will see her again and that is how incredible life and death is. My promise. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Ya'at'eeh Shi'ma My Grandparents raised me, i went to school until the age of 6, graduated high school then went to college in the big city far away. Now i'm a Grandma getting ready for retirement. Viewing your presentation have given me hope, i too have been instilling our native language and tradition culture into my children. Its so important to me, we loss Shi'ma two years ago 💐 i miss her so much. Ahe'hee, Nizohi...💪❤
You have had a busy life and yes, its time to retire and teach all those little ones and big ones. That's my job now too. Its a pleasure to teach even though sometimes the real Dine' get on my case, but I tell them, this isn't Hollywood and its only real and down to earth teaching my grandparents showed me, my Nali and Bizhi. Plus the way the Dine' speak in Arizona is sometimes different than the ones in New Mexico. But we are all family and Dine'. We need more Hozho and Ke'. Trying to teach that too. Thank you for your wonderful comment. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Hi Navajo Grandma, I think what you are doing to share and educate your spiritual , culture , experiences , good food, and your knowledge of the Dine people is so great. You are teaching and sharing for your family first and us out here as well. I was telling my two younger great nieces about the Navajo code talkers, they have never heard of this. I asked if they know about pearl harbor and they were like deer in a headlight on that . wow. . I will do the best I can to visit with them and teach them of things better than what they get in schools these days. The person I told you about on my radio contact has a presentation I watched . in it he speaks of the dine youth and asks them ,what are they doing to honor the vets that fought for their people ? I am so inspired by this spirit in you and him. we must teach our kids and youth of our history, culture and not let it be lost whether we are Dine or otherwise . The evil in this land is trying to erase and change history but if history is lost it will be destined to be repeated. ok Navajo Grandma....... that is my deep thought for the day. Two cups of coffee and I get chatty. Howdy..... GP Haagonee
@dalericketson6461 I just love you chatty or not!! Great morning content brings my heart great joy!! Love to you both!! OH I found your dvd!!! I am so excited!! Navajo Grandma
Great on the DVd, enjoy my place.if you can watch it, the thumb drive i sent has most of the same pics and a few more. we will see how long it take s the mail to get that to you. lol. Say, we sent a birthday card to you back in Sep. same time as the dvd. just fyi. I was working in the garden this morning and heard a red tailed hawk, thought of your videos because you open with that sound. then I thought of a question for you. what about doing a video of the raptors like the red tailed hawk and eagles (though I think you may have said eagles in another video. I could be wrong though )teaching their names in The Dine bizzaad. I have munchkin the cat playing with my fingers as I am typing just fyi.bye again, thanks
@dalericketson6461 I never received the card BUT ITS TRULY YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS THAT COUNTS MY DEAR DALE & SYLVIA!! I do want to do one I actually did a golden eagle video in a place where they care for them, not a nursery or arboretum?? You age & words come & go. I hate that. Her name this eagle was given by a ute Indian who cared for her. She was kep in captivity for her survival. If you go to my videos in search type eagle. She is so precious. Probably flown to the spirit world by now?? I will think on that. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@dalericketson6461 Yes, Dale!! That is that precious girl. She was shot and most of her wing was broken so she has been there at that place being cared for. Don't know if she is still alive. So very precious THANK YOU FOR FINDING HER. I have just so long in a day and getting to my computer. So happy you met her. Hugs galore. Navajo Grandma
I found you. Yayyyy! I love everything you do 🤗. I'm part native American , Cherokee but don't know how much. I'm happy you learned everything and the language. I wish I had asked my grandma more questions. God Bless
Hi Shelley you made it to my channel, hugs to you. Remember I am a Native American ancestral researcher as well, we need to talk to allow me to do your family research so we can find out how Cherokee you are, its a great investment in your life. My website is: www.americanancestors.org. Lastly don't forget to watch my other videos and comment.
Thank you so much for sharing! ♡ I also feel it is very important to pass on family traditions to younger generations and keep ancestral customs alive. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos! ♡
Hi pretty girl, thank you for your comment and yes, there will be plenty to watch as I share many aspects of the Navajo culture I learned from my grandmother. More to come.
Hi Grandma! carding wool and Spinning yarn with a Drop spindle was something my mother taught me many decades ago *Without Knowing your Roots you will blow through life like a tumbleweed*
Hello I am glad I found this, your first video. You are so blessed to be a part of such a talented and amazing culture. I have long admired your weavings, jewelry and drawings. Long ago I went to UCLA and studied textiles, but at that time I was young and did not know what I wanted to do with what I learned. It is so much better to learn from the traditions of your family and ancestors. Institutions are not warm nurturing places. My grandmother was a baker, bagel maker and now I am having fun mixing and experimenting with different flours to make corn and various nut breads. How do I say Thank you in the Dine language? Bless you🙏 Grandmother..... What you are doing is so important!!!!! It is also important for America as a whole as we have ruined the environment in a few short years with our ways. I love your seeing your loom, shears and carding tools. My family did not teach me very much about my mixed ancestry. I discovered much of it myself. No one even talked about what happened to my grandfather's family during WWII. I am only about 4-5 % Native American but those ancestors speak loudly to me, and from the evidence, I think my Taino ancestors were there when Columbus arrived because I see Taino and Iberian around 1490-1520 and also Peruvian. I love learning about your cultures.....and how they lived in a good and sustainable way on Mother Earth in such Beauty.
Jan what a beautiful comment, look what I have learned about you. I thought I knew something now there is more goodness that you are!! You are right about institutions, I am always grateful to my ancestors, my grandparents with loving care and teachings of our cultural traditions made me happy and taught me that goodness is always there in learning. Unlike the white world I entered. So then you have learned from your wonderful grandmother how to bake. I would love to smell your home, to taste what you have made, so heavenly. You are one wonderful soul with gifts that you have. I hope you have grandchildren to teach or kids that run around or school. We are needed. How to say thank you is this "axhehee and lets sound it out phonetically here goes: ah-khe(sound together) he(like saying heather the starting sound) ah-khe-he. Thank you. I hope you understand phonetics. I love you so Jan. I love learning who you are and it gives me such joy sweetheart. Much hugs ALOHA to you my dear. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Axhehee Navaho Grandma!!! Interesting that the x sounds like khe. My son is 35 and yes I hope I have grandchildren someday!!!! He hasn't found the right person yet. I love learning from you very much. My Dad's side goes back to Joseph of Arimathea in Wales so I am somehow perhaps related to Virgin Mary.... In Mexico they call the Virgin of Guadalupe Mama Maize.
@@jandunn169 You never cease to amaze me with your wonderful comments. I love you so. I tell you when you have your grandchildren you will wish you had them first LOL! They are the most precious! I have 27 now and I adore each one of them. Your ancestry is lovely as well. What a find and to be related to Joseph of Armathea is a Wow! Hugs from Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Wow twenty seven. They are precious and new from the Spirit world. You are blessed. My family is spread across America and all of the older generation are gone. I miss my parents who gave me the gift of being out in nature, camping together in the Giant Sequoia forest. That is where I saw bears and chipmunks and ravens and bought my first turquoise ring. The starry sky was magnificent. I saw many shooting stars and my five year old eyes could see much better. I am forever grateful they gave me love for Mother Earth. I can only imagine what monument valley looks like under the night sky. I did drive through the Navajo reservation with my friend a few years ago.....
I did answer you but then something happened and nothing. I had shared how my dad use to take us to the mountains where the mineral baths were hot and warm. My father took my mother there to calm her pains or to help her with her sickness. She always seemed to be better then things would crash again. There was such beauty and I would look down the hill and see stalactites her and there and I also figure it must have had volcanic activity as well. There were bears, raccoons, fox, blue and red jays with crowns that didn't come down into the valley but only seen up high. The flowers were amazing. Talking about the stars in Monument Valley it is so beautiful like the heavens make me want to kneel and pray, the twinkling and with a feeling of walking in the milky way. Nothing like it. I pray you write down your memories and keep them close to your heart. I try and I end up bawling that makes a mess so I make videos.. Thank you again for sharing. I so enjoy this!! Hugs with aloha galore. Navajo Grandma
I love your videos. I am 60 years old and I agree whole heartedly with you. We must pass on our skills and knowledge to the next generation or it will be lost. You are providing a great service to us all.
Paul, what words of wisdom you have shared too and hope you are passing down your kind heart, your love for life and different cultures, plus your name has an Irish or Scottish ring!! Either way, Boy do you have some amazing history to pass on. I guess we have some passing down to do right. Hugs. Subscribe and enjoy learning more. Navajo Grandma
Yatay that's probably not how you spell it but "it is good", what you are doing, such a beautiful lady thank you for sharing. I can't wait to watch more.
Richard West what kind words of Hozho you just gave to grandma. Thank you for subscribing and yes it doesn't matter how you spelled it, it is the thought exactly. Great job. It is spelled. Yaateeh. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Woo Hoo, thank you and you are so sweet. I love your name and sometimes I want to ask why we choose what names. Some very very strange and some just pure and wonderful. Hello Illinois!! Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma When I was in Kindergarten I thought I would become an author (or authoress) and I wanted a pen name that rhymed. Turquoise Illinois is what I came up with. Never became a writer though.
@@turqoiseillinois9955 Oh it rhymes so well and you did a great job. So you are not from Illinois. Just a rhymer right?? Well you could become a Movie Star as that name would be up in lights and everyone will want to see Turquoise Illinois!! You are so cute!!! Navajo Grandma
Hi Pretty girl!! Miss you so much, so far away, have seen you on FB, you are still Tara Lynn, baby fine blondie, happy, inquisitive to all get out. You, sister, Kimo(Mo' o), Eddie are still aunties heart!!!
@@NavajoGrandmaMe gusta cómo usted enseñas 😊 mi familia es de descendencia indigena (solo se que soy de descendencia Cuyuteco de mi madre pero no se de mi padre) pero nunca aprendí su cultura o lengua. Mayoridad de mi familia no saben su cultura o no les importa. Me gusta ver otras personas indigenas que tienen su cultura y pueden enseñarlo. Estes videos me dan ganas a aprender Náhuatl y mas si puedo 😊
@@fryeonaga Eres el capitán de tu barco, por así decirlo. Tú eres quien decide qué aprendes, qué cosas buenas permites en tu vida, si quieres aprender o no y veo que lo deseas. No hay límite para lo que puedes aprender, solo depende de ti. Sea el ejemplo para los demás. Gracias por ver mis videos ya que realmente son la historia de mi vida. Solía escribir en revistas, pero ya no lo hago sólo de vez en cuando. Siempre quise hacer una película sobre mi vida. Sería una serie loca. Así que, de cualquier manera, piensa en tu vida y compártela, escribe sobre ella, haz videos y enseña a otros a través de tus propias experiencias de aprendizaje y permite que otros aprendan que pueden hacer lo mismo que tú. Sea el líder. Gracias de nuevo por suscribirte al youtube de la abuela. Abrazos. abuela navajo
Hi Caroline, thank you for commenting. Grandma loves all cultures. The public often mistake India Indians with Native American Indians. Quite common. Not to offend but, dear one, try not to use Red Indian in your vocabulary as it is very derogatory to tribes in the USA. They were spit on, kicked, knocked down and killed for being Red Indians. Hope you understand my dear. Otherwise, welcome to my videos, watch, listen, enjoy. Hugs to you Caroline from Malaysia. Navajo Grandma
I was brought here by DevonBumpkin linking this video, and I am so happy I clicked! I am only familiar with Haudenosaunee traditions, so I look forward to watching all your videos and learning more about the Navajo peoples and traditions
Yaateeh Pearl M, welcome, thank DevonBumpkin for me, and thank you most for clicking with your intuitive click. Love your culture as well. Your Navajo Grandma will be cranking out 5 videos a week up to the New Year and perfect timing for you to subscribe and make sure you give your Gma a thumbs up EVERYTIME.. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Hello Navajo Grandma. I'm native american I have some teachings modeled by my grandmother. Unfortunately, my family was too scared so I was taught without being told what it was she was teaching. I have 1 picture of my great grandmother & grandfather both Native. I gave up but was drawn back. To confirm I did DNA testing & it was confirmed Native American from the North. DNA testing isn't allowed to share regions because it's believed that the identity is based on experience & upbringing. I was bullied for my braids, my clothes & the way I cared & saved plants and animals. I didn't understand why. Since at home with my grandmother this was the way. I'm narrowing things down to Navajo, apache or Tahuil. I'm wanting to know from where simply to learn & conserve language & teachings. As a child I wasn't allowed to cut my long straight hair, I cared for hurt plants & animals as my grandmother taught me to nurse them back to health, much natural remedies, colors had great meaning but as my bulling got worse (my life was threatened). My mother & father feared. So they cut my hair, changed my clothes & I was no longer allowed to nurse animals or plants back to health. They provided my grandmother with a garden and we only where there. I am also a believer of faith & now as an adult am being rejected by some. It is said in the Bible (paraphrasing) that the plants and animals worship, sing to the creator God early in the morning. Such things I want to preserve but feel stuck only know some of who I am. Thank you for sharing. Also, my son is the bridge of reconciliation. As my husband is Caucasian fully (confirmed by DNA testing). My ancestors are those who where enslaved, conquered ect. I believe I was called forth to show reconciliation, love, peace, joy, unity and healing.
MA thank you for that heart felt honest comment. I am happy that you felt to embrace and model the true lineage you come from as you stated it is Native American even as a child. How precious you sound, I could see you with your long braids and what Godly kindness you endeavored to show the animals and plants and yes they do sing songs of worship to our Creator. What a lovely understanding you learned and believed with faith as what you did showed your belief. I am also sorry what you experienced thru the bullies that still exist. I am happy you are now older and have power to control your experiences and circumstances better. Know this, thru out your life, not all will like you, love you, accept you as some fear power, some are jealous, some are afraid of the power of you, etc., instead of embracing your goodness. Makes no sense right? I love that you read the scriptures and know you must be prayerful. What a wonderful beautiful soul you are!! This is what I say to all my subscribers who say, "people call me a fake Indian, they yell at me when I smudge myself, when I make the Juniper beads to wear for protection, when I wear my hair in braids, when I want to sing in my Native American tongue that I am learning, and on and on. Grandma says: "let them deal with their problems they push on you. Go ahead and BE whom you are, there is no pass for you to do so, let other balk, it is their own insecurities speaking & shouting loud and sad! Empower yourself by being who you are! Live that as your spirit is directing you home to yourself. Love yourself and you don't fear, just smile when anyone says anything, tell them to talk to your Navajo Grandma as she is your Grandma, HA!! That should shut them up. There will always be those who will say things to put themselves over you because they think they know better, or who will say things to build their poor self esteem trying to have power over you. Do not allow this. Be who you believe you are. Do your genealogy research, confirm your identity if you wish but if it is in your spirit and soul, you know who you are. We are children of God first, then as beings living here on Mother Earth we are born into different tribes, and it is up to use to find that tribe, or just who we are and be filled with joy that we matter in the great schemes of Life that God gave to us. Be wonderful, be happy, fill your heart and life with Hozho, Smile, be beautiful, dance, laugh, have total success in all you as you are prayerful, humble, with faith that all things come from our Creator and who are we if we do not sing like the flowers and plants celebrating our Creator. Now go and have complete success. Grandma loves you!! Report now and then. Do not be afraid anymore!! Hugs galore!! You are loved here in our Navajo Grandma family. Remember this.
Hi, I am getting into your video's wonderful information for sure, thank you. I was wondering if you have any information about prickly pear pad (Nopales) mucilage's ability to clean water? Have a great day.
Thank you for asking and I am going to share a Google answer for you. Hispanic mexicans know more about this than the Navajo community, maybe some but these types of cactus don't grow in multiplicity in the reservations, here and there but not for subsisting on like in Mexico deserts. More in the southern AZ deserts. By By Jessica Marshall The slimy ooze inside prickly pear cactuses that helps the plants store water in the desert can also be used for scouring arsenic, bacteria and cloudiness out of rural drinking water, according to research at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Biochemical engineer Norma Alcantar first learned of the cactus's unique abilities from her grandmother, a native of north central Mexico. There, the residual water from boiling the flat, oval-shaped lobes of prickly pear for salads and other dishes was used to clear up cloudy water drawn from the river before use for cooking or drinking. "When you boil [the prickly pear], what is getting separated is mucilage," Alcantar said. Mucilage is the clear, gooey, viscous liquid from within the cactus which helps to seal water inside the plant so it can survive desert-dry conditions. Alcantar began to study how the mucilage worked to clear cloudy water. She found that the mucilage binds to the dirt and causes the particles to coagulate, forming large enough clumps that they can settle out of the water. Then, she turned her attention to other water contaminants. The group's more recent research has shown that the mucilage can also form a complex with arsenic, a carcinogenic water contaminant that can occur naturally or from industrial or agricultural pollution. The arsenic-mucilage complex is large enough that it can be removed by drawing the water through a sand filter. "Sometimes we get 80 percent removal, and sometimes we get lower than 50 percent removal," Alcantar said. "We don't yet know exactly what it is; we haven't found what are the exact best conditions for the mucilage [to get the most arsenic removal]." What percentage removal is sufficient will depend on the amount of arsenic in the water supply. Other ongoing research by Alcantar's team has shown that the mucilage can also kill bacteria in the water, solving another potential water quality problem. The mucilage either engulfs the bacteria and starves them, or it binds to the bacteria and causes them to settle out of the water. Mucilage consists of carbohydrates and sugars. The team is investigating exactly how these components interact with bacteria, arsenic and suspended particles. The evidence so far suggests that when arsenic binds to the sugars, the number of charges on the particle changes, which changes its ability to stay dissolved. Similar processes appear to be at work with the other contaminants. Alcantar estimates that one lobe of prickly pear would supply a family of five for about five weeks. Alcantar's team is still optimizing and developing the best system, but she envisions that each family would pass their water through a filter that would periodically be recharged with fresh mucilage from prickly pear grown at home or in the community. An advantage of the approach is that prickly pear is familiar to local communities, which her work suggests will help ease its acceptance by local people in Temamatla, Mexico, where she is working with families to design and supply filters. "Our survey showed that 97 percent of the community wanted to have a filter, especially if it's based on something that they know and are accustomed to," said Alcantar "There are a number of aspects to this project that I think are unique," said Angela Lindner of the University of Florida in Gainesville. "She knows these communities so she understands the social aspects that are involved. She's keeping in mind that the one who is going to be making these filters is going to be the person who is drinking the water. That's rarely done in engineering design." By Jessica Marshall I hope this helps. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@GoogleGoogle-hj2wb You are a smart soul and yes, I have created a self sketched book myself. For me and whoever makes it thru the you know what. Most of all with prayer and humility and goodness. Serving those who need my help. May God be with us to the end. Remember the miracles that shall come along with preparation, the power of prayer is real and huge, faith does move mountains and service is a balm of Gilead. It is said in Isaiah, those who will call upon our Savior to follow Him when the end is near, that they shall not even be hurt even in an Atomic bomb, that they shall walk out of with no scratch and shall minister to those who didn't have the faith and are wounded. Prayer is powerful and is the weapon of our Native American ancestors. Do not forget that part aside from food, storage and anything else. You will know. Hugs and live now like there is no tomorrow. Forgive yourself, love and forgive others. Preparation is beyond sleeping bags. Remember this. Hugs always with protection and power to you when you will need it with prayer. Navajo Grandma
I would be absolutely fascinated to hear more about the dyes and fleece cleaning method you used growing up. Thank you so, so much for everything you are doing to share your heritage and preserve your incredible culture.
Mandy you are a doll for your interest. Have you subscribed?? Yes, I found a Churro Sheep Wool seller, sending me wool as I am typing. I am going to start from scratch, cleaning, washing, drying, carding, dyeing with natural plants, then spinning and putting yarn into skeins. It’s coming up soon, keep watching. Something to do during winter. Navajo Grandma.
@@NavajoGrandma I subscribed from your fry bread video! Our family has been eating it at least once a week since. So goooood. I'm so excited to watch your process! Churro is something I've been interested in trying- I spin already (and sometimes Navajo ply as well- so convenient) and can't wait to see how you did it growing up. Thanks so much!
Albuquerque is a wonderful place with wonderful people just like you. I pray you have a wonderful Holiday with all the gifts you desire. Santa Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Well Fernando, get me more subscribers. Its the first time to actually have a true Dine' tell their cultural stories, their cultural lives, and everything that is done culturally. Thank you for noticing. Tell others about your grandma and to watch your grandma on youtube. Navajo Grandma
Sherry, though a late response, you deserve the biggest hug for your sweet comments. You are always welcomed to our family. Subscribe and continue watching. Hugs again. Grandma
Well that is what you said so perfectly, keep it simple. Learn what you can and Navajo Grandma does a little video here and there, but I only give words and some times I add sentences. If you know simple words and most of all learn to introduce yourself, You got it made in the shade. Hugs and keep learning. Navajo Grandma
Aquy Nánu,( Hello Grandma) Pupon Kutomawôk nutusuwis, ( Winter Song is my name) Mácik nucáhshayuwôk,(Turtle is my clan) Montauk Nucápayuwôk,(Montauk is my tribe) and I speak Algonquin, Florida Nutáp.(Florida is where I live), I love watching your videos, Our culture as Native Indigenous is so important because we have to make sure that it continues with all the new generations to come. Táput ni,(Thank you) so much for being so amazing and I can't wait to see more videos! Kuwômôyush qá mus kunáwush, Manto wuyôtam kucáhsháyuwôk qà Manto wuw kumihkunumuq wáyômanicuk(I love you and see you soon, God bless your family and may God hold you in his palm).
Goodness what a beautiful language you have there, how lovely!! Everything you spoke is so true and thank you for your lovely comment of Hozho. I am happy to hear you watch Grandma's videos. I tell folks that I am not a video editor and by no means professional. You get plain old grandma all the way. It brings me joy to hear comments like yours. Especially to read those beautiful words in your language. So honored. Axhehee. Hugs from Navajo Grandma
Ido all the carding , shearing , and have sheep , and I do weave also . I was a sheep herder when I was young , but that brush was used to comb a girls hair during her puberty ceremony .
Louise, boy do you have it correct about the brush, but we used it everyday when I was little. Wonderful memories. I have Herrera family members in Ojo Encino. They also have done it all too. Navajo Grandma
Louise, if it’s okay with you, I would love to do a video with you shearing, and if I can join you like I do every year. Then video you and I cleaning, carding and spinning. By chance if you have your loom up, I would love to show the world your amazing talent. It is a great blessing to share. Let me know. I am hoping you are Jimmie Herreras daughter. Let me know as soon as possible. It’s worth the trip. Navajo Grandma
Free First Nations keep giving Navajo Grandma thumbs up and subscribe all your First Free Nation. My channel is genuine, full of a simple reality, learning, wisdom, experience, love, emotion, etc., from a real Navajo (Dine’) Grandma. My joy is everytime you subscribe, and become involved, you become my family, everyone needs a Grandma. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma I know! That's why I love your channel! I've shared every video of yours that I've watched on Facebook. I think we all know that cultural pride is one of the primary factors that helps protect our young people from suicide. So please keep them coming! And Merry Christmas! :D
I don't know if you said it before or even if you have a native American name. I would love to know. I am bohemian gypsy and no one knows anything about our ancestors. I am glad to hear you help your people remember.
My Dine' name is: Bizhinthl-bah, Braided Maiden Warrior. I am a Warrior and feel it within myself as I stand for what is truth, my Title of Liberty being stolen here in America, fighting evil through righteousness, prayer, and my Armor of God. There are more weapons against evil - spiritually, psychologically, mentally, physically, emotionally, it entails every aspect of life. It is needed at this time wherever you are, stand for what is truth and correct. We not only have God given rights, but through the laws of our land wherever we are, hopefully righteous laws. Hope that helped you see how I see my Dine' name given to me from my Nali, (Paternal Grandfather and Grandmother, my Bishi) as they blessed me to know these things and alot more. How blessed am I? "Very." Navajo Grandma
Before money was invented. I believe that the Wheel of the Four Directions was a global spiritual system. My ancestors were students of the wheel. Stone Hinge is a Medicine Wheel.
Coming from your Life is Ohana video!! I really appreciate being able to connect and celebrate culture at least in this small way, please continue to make more of these. Thank you for what you do!!!
I think what you are doing is beautiful. I wish so much I could go back to my own culture (romanichal) and see how they lived. The only tradition we've carried is my mother has my grandmother's tarot cards. But Im still excited to learn about Navajo culture.
Welcome, keep learning by watching as I hope you’ve subscribed. Your Navajo Grandma will be cranking out 5 videos a week till New Years, come join our family. Navajo Grandma
I am so grateful to you. Your story is very important and should be documented. Genuineness is rare nowadays. If I ask stupid questions will u mind? I hope not🤗! What state are you from? I'm just wondering about the beautiful ❄ snow.
I was born in New Mexico but I travel alot, as I am a genealogy researcher and the videos are from all over, here there and everywhere within the four corners or elsewhere, but again mainly in the reservation as well. It snows in every state I am in. Glad you asked. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma I appreciate your answer. I was just wondering because I live in California and it doesn't snow here at all. But we do get summers where the temperature reaches 115ﾟor 46 Celsius. I love the cold weather. For health reasons. 😊
Sephardi Shalom, welcome to Grandma's fire. Take off your coat, your shoes and sit next to grandma and warm yourself by grandma's fire. Watch, listen and learn from my Dine' culture that was taught to me by my Paternal grandfather my Nali. Thank you for coming here and supporting grandma as when you finally get older you realize your errors and make them right. I always hope that we mature faster day by day to wake up to our responsibilities and what we were created for and remember from whence we have come. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma THANK you I am honored to be in the presence of the Great Spirit and next to you. I have a military sister that is Navajo. I honor the heritage. I have Taino Indian 19%. Caribbean Indian. I have a young son and plan to teach him the cultures and ways as well. You are beautiful. Please when you can, do more cooking and culture and faith and belief videos. May the Lord Jehovah bless you and keep your in His path and your family today and always.
@@sephardishalom2693 I don't mind doing the cooking but there is so much that a Dine' can show in teaching our meals, what our ancestors ate, etc. Otherwise it will become a cooking video. Yes I will do more culture as well and faith and belief videos. Now you have to remember, there are traditions and culture and there is a definite difference. I wasn't taught the traditions that have become changed throughout the years to fit each generation. My Nali taught us the culture of the Creator, the Holy Spirit and that all things are holy, Thank you for your interest. Navajo Grandma
Lani Love and Aj, good to see you both!! This is Navajo Grandma and saying "yateeh" to you both with big fat hugs. Keep watching, enjoy, relax and learn along with my grandchildren.
Yes we still do genealogy research Delberta. It is our business that went downhill during this Pandemic and we lost our home and it wasn't good. But we are moving forward no matter what. We don't have a home right now but I know God has plans for us that we know not of so we carry on. Navajo Grandma has been such a blessing thru the goodness of all who are now my grandchildren as they become subscribers. I love so many of you all. I have been crying the entire time reading all of these comments of Hozho that are like angelic comments. So anyway we are doing well and hope your Christmas is wonderful. Always. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma I’m so sorry! Yes many changes are pushing us out of our comfort zone and to explore new direction, cleansing us of things that no longer serve us from an older timeline into new timelines of love, hope, faith and prosperity in God our Creator and Father while learning to trust in Him. Losing a home is not fun. We too had to short sale our home but we now see why things had to happen that way. We are renting a home and I know that things will open up very soon for some pretty big changes as darkness is being destroyed. There are many energetic timeline changes happening now. Tap into the hope of knowing restoration is on your horizon and God will restore you 10x your loss. Don’t live in the sadness of the past and what happened. It’s done and we can’t change the past but you can change the future by creating what you desire. His desire is that we live in love, truth and prosper in that due to our faithfulness of holding onto his truth as we pray for one another, lifting up our brothers and sisters as we pull through this spiritual war that we are in as we fight the darkness in this timeline that has for so long kept us living in the deceptive timeline of the enemy. Be encouraged sister. I love your beautiful smile and can see Gods love shining through you as you share our Navajo heritage and the beauty of our Diné. I send you so much love and may God’s Love light fill you like never before. Praise God! Blessings to you and your family. 🙏🏼💖 Here’s my website if like to see what I do. www.LetItGo2Live.com. Let me know if you need anything. Much love to you sister. (Don’t know how to say that in Navajo as my vocabulary is very limited from what mom taught me 😅)
@@DelbertaW Your words are filled with great wisdom and I salute your dignity. What a wonderful soul and spirit you are. Your words are powerful as I explained in my video that YOUR WORD IS YOUR WAND. It is true. Thank you for your upliftment and pray you will learn something from grandma here. There is such great knowledge we have and more to learn daily. thank you again and I will go to your website. I am in the throws of celebrating Christmas and washing Christmas breakfast dishes. Grandpa is sweeping our daughter's floor. Happy day and Happy Memories with Happy Thoughts. Merry Keshmish! Navajo Grandma
Thank you for asking. I don't know how you can help. Let's see now that you asked: I need a Ford 250 truck, an RV and a 4 bedroom house. So you asked. Plus a Grant Writer. Now that you fainted, and probably rolling on the ground laughing. This is my only needs. I have the rest. So if you have a billionaire friend who needs a tax shelter-- here I am. Seriously though, I do travel the Continental USA, I do genealogy Native American ancestral research added to UA-cam, but that's what's great that I am able to be on location to the events of Native American history. There's nothing like America-Turtle Island. I did lose a lot during the China covid Pandemic, some folks around us committed suicide due to lay offs, as u know the conditions mandated on us did not help. Still recouping. Just watch, listen, learn, apply if you can, comment and be your best self & praying always is what we all can do together. Thank you for asking a monumental question not expecting an honest grandma's retort. Thank you. Expensive Hugs, Navajo Grandma
@rljatfrogpondschool7283 Of course, Mr. ROCK MAN. You are so cute asking me that question how to help. Did you laugh!! LOL!! Really loud. You are wonderful to watch my videos and I thank you. Native Americans bawling about Plymouth Rock and the Indians & Pilgrims. I say, let's be THANKFUL FOR ONE ANOTHER, care, serve, be kind, live KE" and HOZHO. Truly live, breath, be THANKFUL even on America's Thanksgiving Day, which is daily. Hope you are creating, finding more creative beautiful rocks that are living elements created for us with happiness, energies and how each rock type blesses us in our earthly creations or to have giving us joy. Hugs from Navajo Grandma
....Smiles .....one way I will try to help ...is when I start making videos again ...I will figure out a way to promote your channel ....because your channel is awesome ....your character is awesome ....I hope I am not incorrect when I say that.... I feel the sincerity in your words and your actions:-).......I am 76...I am a story teller...utube allows me to speak... smiles... I have waited long to speak.... You speak soooo well...
This woman is very well cultured in the Navajo Way. And doing a great service to everyone.
Thumbs up. Grandma
I grew up in Arizona and now live in south dakota. And I say the navajo nation and culture is the most beautiful.
It is good Grandma. I am 71 years old. A great grandfather. I have rhe peace of God in me. Im so glad to learn and share your way. Our stories are different. We all have had trials. My prayers are lifted for you and your people. God is good.
Life, Trials and Learning experiences bring us wisdom such as yours no matter how and where we grew up. Our wisdom is precious and thank you for sharing. You are welcome to share with us your goodness. We all need to read and learn in this time as life is going south from our government. It is within our circles will we strengthen each other. Where we can bear one another's burdens. I love your goodness and so delighted to read your kind lovely comment. Please feel free to teach us. Hugs of wisdom. Navajo Grandma
Love this Beautiful Lady
What kind words of Hozho to impart to Navajo Grandma. It made me feel so good and happy reading this comment. Axhehee so much and like grandma says, when you notice goodness into another human being or the earth and all its beauty, the animals and more that that virtue also lies within you and that is what you notice because it is embedded inside you. So the compliment goes both ways. Isn't that wonderful? Have a wonderful weekend. Its sunny and gorgeous here!! Hugs to you always. Navajo Grandma
My next videos will involve defining myself, a sober one, then excitedly moving towards Grandma shearing a sheep for you all. This is an opener with videos on the weaving loom, rugs, carding and spinning dowel with weaving accessories. Its getting exciting to learn more about Dine' textile. Please watch and learn. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
I appreciate all that you do.
What kind compliments from you Bernie. I so appreciate this. Hugs of kindness back to you. Navajo Grandma
Thank you so much for creating this channel. My father is Navajo and I lived on the reservation as a child but was later put into foster care. I was adopted by a white family so missed out on learning my native culture. I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can. I even tried to see if I could locate my father and his side of the family with no luck. Now with your channel I can at least learn more about the native culture ❤️
Yaateeh shi yazhi!! Jayne what a wonderful comment. Yes thank you for coming to Navajo Grandma and learning. There is a lot to absorb but you can. If I was able to, then you will too. So happy to hear many dine' are coming to watch, listen and to learn. Grandma loves you and your wonderful efforts!! Hagoone'. Your Navajo Grandma
What a beautiful culture ❤️
Thank you Kathleen I hope you have subscribed and I am Navajo Grandma. I create these videos from my childhood while being raised by my Paternal Navajo Grandparents when my mother was very sick and dad was a Navajo Policeman. I learned so much and sharing this with you and for my posterity. Hugs and thank you for coming by. Stay a while and learn. Navajo Grandma
I’m Mexican American and have grown up in Az, I’ve always been interested in the Navajo language and culture but recently I’ve been wanting to take it more seriously and learn more. And I can already tell that your videos have got me hooked 🧡
Well Jack Rabbit, guess what my next video will be on Navajo language as well (Dine' Bizaad). So right now I need to catch up with the videos from the questions then hoping to have a LIVE on Friday or Saturday again for picking the names out of a hate to see what our question people got. Fun, fun, fun. Hugs from Navajo Grandma
Thank you, Dine Grandmother, for the important work you are doing! YOU are taking responsibility and i respect you so much for it!
Why thank you so much for your kind words. I am happy to share what is truly from a dine' woman's perspective and I do it with respect and honor. It's also covering other tribes too like our noble chief's great examples of prayer, fasting and standing for life, liberty and all that is God given. Such honorable Ancestors I have and those Chiefs. We have a rich heritage and it needs to be spoken and shared from a personal perspective. Love you & thank you for being so receptive. Your Navajo Grandma
Thank you for sharing some of your heritage, I really enjoyed it and will continue to do so as long as you share 🤗
Shelley don't forget to watch my other videos and thank you so much for your comments they are welcomed.
I don't know when I've been so happy to have found a new channel. You are so interesting to listen to; I can't wait to watch your other videos. Thank you for sharing.
Welcome and welcome again LeAnna, thank you for stopping by and I would ask, take off your coat, slip off your shoes and warm your feet next to Navajo Grandma's fire, stay a while and watch, listen and learn and enjoy. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
This is the 4th video I've seen of Navajo grandma and I'm addicted. I definitely want to try some of her recipes.
Well Frances, this is Navajo Grandma encouraging you to get moving and make some of that frybread or Naneeskadi. Please enjoy. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Beautiful. Jesus loves you and your soul is priceless!
Wow, thank you. what a beautiful expression that brings joy to grandma's heart. This is called "Hozho." It is like blessing another by blessing them to walk in beauty which is Hozho: "peace, beauty, balance and harmony." Thank you so much. Navajo Grandma
I love what you are doing !!
I have been told that my grandmother was Native American.. but I don’t really know and when I ask my aunts and uncles they all have a different story.
But I do love watching and learning from you!! ❤️
Well Carmen being my granddaughter you are definitely part Dine’ now. Grandma has adopted all her grandchildren to be part Dine’ as you are my NAVAJO Grandma family. Welcome to our tribe. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Awwww that is so sweet Thank you so much ❤️
Yaateeh. My name is Cindy, and boy am I ever glad I watched your video. You are a wonderful, kind hearted, loving woman. So full of wisdom and a willingness to teach so many about your culture and the love of your heritage and the love of your grandparents that taught you.It is an honor for me to sit under your sharing and teaching.And I would love to have a Grandmother just like you! Thank you....Cindy
Welcome Cindy and stay awhile and yes sit by grandma and watch, listen and learn and enjoy. There is alot to learn. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
I have been watching your Videos.
You are the coolest Grammie since my own Grandmothers (RIP).
Why thank you for your kind comment. Navajo Grandma
Love watching your videos! Makes me miss my grandma very much. I’m 1/2 Navajo and 1/2 Filipino, my dad grew up in Rehoboth, New Mexico. He joined the marines and met my mom here in Hawaii, she’s an immigrant from the Philippines. I’m a Navajo girl who grew up in Hawaii. New Mexico always felt like a second home to me. I guess the motherland always calls us home. I studied in Albuquerque, New Mexico for college. I’m Thankful that the Navajo Nation supported my education all the way to my Master’s Degree. I never lived anywhere but Hawaii before college so I’m thankful for all of the ladies at the Tribal enrollment and Scholarship office who helped me get educated! I moved back to Hawaii to be closer to my mom and dad.
I try to keep my Navajo heritage alive in my children. They’re all enrolled members of the Navajo Nation as 1/4 degree Navajo. My father speaks fluent Navajo so he teaches them at home as he is our babysitter.
I found your channel trying to remember how my grandma made baah. She passed away from Covid-19 on the Navajo Reservation in Gallup, New Mexico in December 2019. At that time there were so many quarantine restrictions to go back to Hawaii so I couldn’t be there at her funeral and burial. I miss her a lot and I think of her often. I just started getting inspired to make baah at home for my family and I think it’s because her spirit is visiting me at home. There was nothing like getting off the airplane in Albuquerque, and driving to see my grandma on the rez. She would always cook for me and make baah.
Anyways thanks for your videos!
What a beautiful life and location where you grew up. Glad to hear your parents always were there to raise you and allow you to learn especially there in Hawaii. I was there for 2 weeks on my way to Japan where I taught 60 top honor students who had graduated from High School and who had been hired by the top companies in Japan. I know how beautiful it is there and then the reservation being so different. Both beautiful. I am thrilled that you went to school & used your scholarship to make your way thru your education. Thank you for taking the time to find Navajo Grandma and that you learned how to make Naneeskadi(tortillas) or dah díníilghaazh(frybread). Baah is the white bread made by the white folks. Although we did call it "baah," it is not the literary correct way of saying bread in Navajo or Dine' Bizaad. I know how I felt finding this out because we did grow up calling our bread "baah." Oh well. there are things you find out later in life. And I tell you our Dine' people will make sure you know this if you ever are around them. Hugs to you and sending all grandma's hugs to you. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma wow how cool! That’s awesome that you help educate our youth! That’s great to hear that they are working for companies in Japan what an amazing opportunity!
Thank you for educating me on that! I always heard it being called baah but also I didn’t have the opportunity to be raised full time near my Navajo family. I often spent summers and winters with them though since baby time. It was just me and my dad out here in Hawaii, he taught me as much as he could. It’s a challenging language to learn but I hope my kids get it down more proficiently.
My dad grew up in those Navajo boarding schools so by the time he graduated from high school he signed up for the military and never moved back home to New Mexico. Nevertheless, he still can speak Navajo fluently which I’m so proud of!
I grew up with my mom telling me we were native although she didn't know who our people were due to grandparents/ parents not being proud enough to tell her and to teach her. So as an adult I've been trying to learn all that I can about native people. A couple of years ago I took a DNA test that said I'm 67% Native American, by way of Mexico. I've learned that Native Americans and Natives from Mexico are one in the same. I guess I just want to say thank you for sharing you knowledge. Thank you for your videos. I know I may never know what tribe I belong to but I'm still very much proud of my heritage and my bloodline and I'm trying to learn all that I can.
Keep researching and when grandma finally gets to all her research and can open a door for you, maybe then I can help but for now there are so many waiting in line. I would make sure if I were you to make a pedigree chart you can download from online. Print it out and fill it in as much as possible. Apparently you don't know which side whether it is on your mother's or father's line? Which ever line (Mom or dad's) your Native American ancestry is on, fill it on the pedigree chart. That way you can work on this and keep it all in order. Much luck. Navajo Grandma
Yá'áá'ééh Shimá Sáni I'm born in Bit'ahnii and Tábąąhá clan
I just started listening to you teach Diné. Most of my family lives in Red Rock Canyon Gallup NM and Iyanbito. My grandparents would communicate back and forth and it would make me curious to know what they're saying. My sister understands it but it's hard for her to speak it so I get memorized by not understanding. Thanks for helping me:) my grandma is teaching us also.
I subscribed to you
I always say, "keep it simple," you don't need to make long strings of sentences but come to hear and learn the simple phrases that communicate probably greater than the long drawn out sentences. You start simple then learn what the main words or what the situation calls for and think how many times you get in the car, how many times you wake up and walk in to say good morning, how many times you say hello to grandma, your mom or dad, cousins etc. How many times do you say "I am thirsty, I am hungry, I am tired, I love that music, or the simple everyday things we do." Like I am thirsty - to' is water, I want is - nisin. So you learn to say, "to' nisin." or if you want some water or soda, or popcorn or food someone else is eating you generally say, "thlah." General word for I want some. I am sure you know more than you think. When you want to learn something else, let me know and we can simplify it. Life is simple, lets keep it that way. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
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It's amazing. Your grandfather did like the Levitical blessing. So beautiful!
More than likely as always. My Nali was a very spiritual Holy Man and the adversary was well on his trail all his life to deter him but never succeeded. Navajo Grandma
What a wonderfully wise grandmother to teach her heritage and culture so it is not forgotten. Blessings!
GP Max, what a precious comment. Subscribe and learn more. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Ohhhhh such beauty❤️I absolutely love/respect native culture , such beautiful souls.🙏
Lisa don't forget to watch my other videos and continue making great comments! Navajo Grandma
You are simply wonderfulness ✨
Thank you. Navajo Grandma
I just love this woman lm Bosnian but l love your culture ❤
Thank you rajfa, what a nice compliment you gave to grandma. Love you back. Keep watching, listening, learning and enjoying. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you masani!
I never knew my grandma well... she spoke Navajo & I spoke English, we never had normal conversations.
I appreciate what you are doing on your channel, I know I can learn a lot from you.
Aheehe!
Thank you cillaloves2fish. Aheehe as well. So whether you have a Gma or not, I am your Navajo Grandma and thank you for watching and learning from my simple life. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Grandma the life you describe sounds very rich. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Blessings and Merry Christmas!
Maggy "MERRY CHRISTMAS" to you as well. There is such a hustle and bustle all over everywhere and congestion in the streets galore. This year we are counting our blessings and glad to be alive as the real gifts from God. Hugs again. Navajo Grandma
I never learned my culture till now little by little I learn new things qbout history of my family I come from the apache chiricahua on my dads side and my mom is mexican aztec so quit a bit to learn but in my heart qnd soul I am apache and just listening to your videos is just so heart warming im am so happy that I found your videos blessings to you
Will I just want to adopt you. What a good soul you are. Each comment reveals your heart and kindness, what a true example of Hozho and Ke’. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma that would be a honor to be adopted by you i look forward on hearing your words of wisdom i consider now my grandmother take care
I remember my past life as a Navajo woman. Well respected had kids but died during childbirth. I remember the land and even the smells and sounds.
Is reincarnation? Navajo Grandma
Thank you for the wonderful history and stories!💛
Glad you like them! You are so kind with your comment. It made Grandma happy. Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma
Ya'at'eeh doh NIZHONI' 🌽😊💗🙏🏽 I am so thankful I was blessed to have found you and your videos. I am from the Southeastern side of the Dineh' Txa', Honaghaahnii nishli', Todi'chii'nii bashishchiin. I come from Dine' parents and have had much teachings growing up. But as I get older and am becoming a Nali', I have 2 sons, I am realizing I do not know MUCH about Dine' way of life. For example, I do not know how to make blue corn mush, nor how to make the ash for it. Although I helped in the gardens of my grandparents and herded sheep and helped to gather herbs, I did not really pick up the traditional ways. I was the outcast as far as my nali's were concerned and I did not learn from them, they are both gone now. The only one I can remember doing things with and learning from was my ma'sani', she went on when I was a young child. And that is where my Dine' learning ended. I've asked my parents, but they either do not know or they seem to think it's too much work to teach or maybe too painful for them. They are both educated, my mother in the dormitory and my father, pretty much on his own. So, I am very thankful and happy I have found you and your teachings and your videos. What a blessed day today turned out to be!
I am looking forward to your videos and your kindness. Ahxe'heeh 🌽
I am sorry your masani passed but there is always ways to learn. one of which is with google and UA-cam. Welcome stay awhile and learn. Thank you and hope you have subscribed. Enjoy. Navajo Grandma
the Spirit is deep in this vessel.
Brosky I sure hope you mean what is spoken. Thank you for that comment of Hozho! Axhehee so much. Navajo Grandma
Thank you!! This is wonderful. I am so happy to learn about Navajo culture.
Glad you enjoyed it! Keep watching and learning E W. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Wahine purotu. Beautiful Woman. So glad to see you have your own channel. Absolutely wonderful. From a Mama of 4 in Aotearoa, New Zealand ❤
Great comment Ally, continue to watch my other videos as well and make great comments like this one from far away New Zealand!
Such a beautiful lady, thank you for sharing so much with us.
Thank you so much for your kind words. This has become a genuine loving, sharing, and learning videos. Great to have you on board. Navajo Grandma
Wonderful culture to preserve. Wonderful nature to preserve
Greg it sure is and thank you for appreciating why the Dine' culture taught to me by my paternal grandparents is so vital in knowledge, understanding of life and all the elements created around us. It was created by our Creator, Jesus Christ and Grandma fully respects this. Welcome. Navajo Grandma
Wow family you bring joy. Knowing our history. Kisss
History, culture is significant in our society to survive. That is being ripped from us with Biden Admin as we speak. Horrible. Navajo Grandma
I just found you today and I subscribed because I want learn about your culture. Blessings to grandma🙏
Thanks and welcome. Navajo Grandma
This is a beautiful video. Thank you, Grandma.💗💗💗
You are so welcome. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
Hi grandma I've enjoyed listeni g to you. Love you grandma.
Thanks for listening and for subscribing being so kind. Navajo Grandma
What a wonderful idea for a UA-cam channel ! Looking forward to binge watching it all.
Binge all you want, there is real content here to learn from and it was fun for grandma to make. Thank you for watching and learning. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
I am not navajo but i really enjoy all your videos. Beautiful channel and awseome purpose !
Rose Merlin, you need not be NAVAJO, just subscribe, relax, watch, enjoy and learn the simple precious culture I share. Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma
Yum, potatoes and chili.❤
When you fix it..invite Grandma over. LOL!
Absolutely great thank you for your info. Keep the culture alive!❤
Thumbs up!!! Navajo Grandma
Thank you . You remind me so much of my mum who just passed away.
Hela6208, Wow, what a powerful comment to grandma. Thank you dear grandchild. You are my grandchild as you subscribe and watch and learn. I will pray for you during this time and for a long while. It took me years and even now to at times that I remember my Mom, Shi ma. How hard it was for me to believe a Mother could pass on after my dad. Now we live their lives through us and bring Hozho and Ke' that they had and brought us up with. The Hozho being the Peace, Beauty, Balance and Harmony, the Ke' that is being kind, loving in our relationships and serving one another whomever that maybe but done with kindness. All of that rolled up describes your dear Mom. She still loves you and will be your angel protecting you, and at times you will hear her direct your life in ways none can explain. You will see her again and that is how incredible life and death is. My promise. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Ya'at'eeh Shi'ma
My Grandparents raised me, i went to school until the age of 6, graduated high school then went to college in the big city far away. Now i'm a Grandma getting ready for retirement. Viewing your presentation have given me hope, i too have been instilling our native language and tradition culture into my children. Its so important to me, we loss Shi'ma two years ago 💐 i miss her so much.
Ahe'hee, Nizohi...💪❤
You have had a busy life and yes, its time to retire and teach all those little ones and big ones. That's my job now too. Its a pleasure to teach even though sometimes the real Dine' get on my case, but I tell them, this isn't Hollywood and its only real and down to earth teaching my grandparents showed me, my Nali and Bizhi. Plus the way the Dine' speak in Arizona is sometimes different than the ones in New Mexico. But we are all family and Dine'. We need more Hozho and Ke'. Trying to teach that too. Thank you for your wonderful comment. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Hi Navajo Grandma, I think what you are doing to share and educate your spiritual , culture , experiences , good food, and your knowledge of the Dine people is so great. You are teaching and sharing for your family first and us out here as well. I was telling my two younger great nieces about the Navajo code talkers, they have never heard of this. I asked if they know about pearl harbor and they were like deer in a headlight on that . wow. . I will do the best I can to visit with them and teach them of things better than what they get in schools these days. The person I told you about on my radio contact has a presentation I watched . in it he speaks of the dine youth and asks them ,what are they doing to honor the vets that fought for their people ? I am so inspired by this spirit in you and him. we must teach our kids and youth of our history, culture and not let it be lost whether we are Dine or otherwise .
The evil in this land is trying to erase and change history but if history is lost it will be destined to be repeated. ok Navajo Grandma....... that is my deep thought for the day. Two cups of coffee and I get chatty. Howdy..... GP Haagonee
@dalericketson6461 I just love you chatty or not!! Great morning content brings my heart great joy!! Love to you both!! OH I found your dvd!!! I am so excited!!
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Great on the DVd, enjoy my place.if you can watch it, the thumb drive i sent has most of the same pics and a few more. we will see how long it take s the mail to get that to you. lol. Say, we sent a birthday card to you back in Sep. same time as the dvd. just fyi.
I was working in the garden this morning and heard a red tailed hawk, thought of your videos because you open with that sound. then I thought of a question for you.
what about doing a video of the raptors like the red tailed hawk and eagles (though I think you may have said eagles in another video. I could be wrong though )teaching their names in The Dine bizzaad. I have munchkin the cat playing with my fingers as I am typing just fyi.bye again, thanks
@dalericketson6461 I never received the card BUT ITS TRULY YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS THAT COUNTS MY DEAR DALE & SYLVIA!! I do want to do one I actually did a golden eagle video in a place where they care for them, not a nursery or arboretum?? You age & words come & go. I hate that. Her name this eagle was given by a ute Indian who cared for her. She was kep in captivity for her survival. If you go to my videos in search type eagle. She is so precious. Probably flown to the spirit world by now?? I will think on that.
Hugs. Navajo Grandma
found the video, des ta te. awesome great video . i will comment over on that one as well cool. awsome eagles!
@dalericketson6461 Yes, Dale!! That is that precious girl. She was shot and most of her wing was broken so she has been there at that place being cared for. Don't know if she is still alive. So very precious THANK YOU FOR FINDING HER. I have just so long in a day and getting to my computer. So happy you met her. Hugs galore.
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So good to see your 1st episode and background information! Stay well!
An old video and thank you for watching. Navajo Grandma
I found you. Yayyyy! I love everything you do 🤗. I'm part native American , Cherokee but don't know how much. I'm happy you learned everything and the language. I wish I had asked my grandma more questions. God Bless
Hi Shelley you made it to my channel, hugs to you. Remember I am a Native American ancestral researcher as well, we need to talk to allow me to do your family research so we can find out how Cherokee you are, its a great investment in your life. My website is: www.americanancestors.org. Lastly don't forget to watch my other videos and comment.
Thank you so much for sharing! ♡ I also feel it is very important to pass on family traditions to younger generations and keep ancestral customs alive. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos! ♡
Hi pretty girl, thank you for your comment and yes, there will be plenty to watch as I share many aspects of the Navajo culture I learned from my grandmother. More to come.
Hi Heather again, this is Navajo Grandma continuing to invite you to view my other videos on youtube. Hugs.
Hi Grandma! carding wool and Spinning yarn with a Drop spindle was something my mother taught me many decades ago *Without Knowing your Roots you will blow through life like a tumbleweed*
Navajo men were the weavers long ago. Rick boy are you a wise wonder. Great comment, keep them coming with all my videos.
🙏💜🙅💜🙏 Thank You so much 🌲
You are so welcome.
Hello I am glad I found this, your first video. You are so blessed to be a part of such a talented and amazing culture. I have long admired your weavings, jewelry and drawings. Long ago I went to UCLA and studied textiles, but at that time I was young and did not know what I wanted to do with what I learned. It is so much better to learn from the traditions of your family and ancestors. Institutions are not warm nurturing places. My grandmother was a baker, bagel maker and now I am having fun mixing and experimenting with different flours to make corn and various nut breads. How do I say Thank you in the Dine language? Bless you🙏 Grandmother..... What you are doing is so important!!!!! It is also important for America as a whole as we have ruined the environment in a few short years with our ways.
I love your seeing your loom, shears and carding tools.
My family did not teach me very much about my mixed ancestry. I discovered much of it myself. No one even talked about what happened to my grandfather's family during WWII. I am only about 4-5 % Native American but those ancestors speak loudly to me, and from the evidence, I think my Taino ancestors were there when Columbus arrived because I see Taino and Iberian around 1490-1520 and also Peruvian. I love learning about your cultures.....and how they lived in a good and sustainable way on Mother Earth in such Beauty.
Jan what a beautiful comment, look what I have learned about you. I thought I knew something now there is more goodness that you are!! You are right about institutions, I am always grateful to my ancestors, my grandparents with loving care and teachings of our cultural traditions made me happy and taught me that goodness is always there in learning. Unlike the white world I entered. So then you have learned from your wonderful grandmother how to bake. I would love to smell your home, to taste what you have made, so heavenly. You are one wonderful soul with gifts that you have. I hope you have grandchildren to teach or kids that run around or school. We are needed. How to say thank you is this "axhehee and lets sound it out phonetically here goes: ah-khe(sound together) he(like saying heather the starting sound) ah-khe-he. Thank you. I hope you understand phonetics. I love you so Jan. I love learning who you are and it gives me such joy sweetheart. Much hugs ALOHA to you my dear. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Axhehee Navaho Grandma!!! Interesting that the x sounds like khe. My son is 35 and yes I hope I have grandchildren someday!!!! He hasn't found the right person yet. I love learning from you very much. My Dad's side goes back to Joseph of Arimathea in Wales so I am somehow perhaps related to Virgin Mary.... In Mexico they call the Virgin of Guadalupe Mama Maize.
@@jandunn169 You never cease to amaze me with your wonderful comments. I love you so. I tell you when you have your grandchildren you will wish you had them first LOL! They are the most precious! I have 27 now and I adore each one of them. Your ancestry is lovely as well. What a find and to be related to Joseph of Armathea is a Wow! Hugs from Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Wow twenty seven. They are precious and new from the Spirit world. You are blessed. My family is spread across America and all of the older generation are gone. I miss my parents who gave me the gift of being out in nature, camping together in the Giant Sequoia forest. That is where I saw bears and chipmunks and ravens and bought my first turquoise ring. The starry sky was magnificent. I saw many shooting stars and my five year old eyes could see much better. I am forever grateful they gave me love for Mother Earth. I can only imagine what monument valley looks like under the night sky. I did drive through the Navajo reservation with my friend a few years ago.....
I did answer you but then something happened and nothing. I had shared how my dad use to take us to the mountains where the mineral baths were hot and warm. My father took my mother there to calm her pains or to help her with her sickness. She always seemed to be better then things would crash again. There was such beauty and I would look down the hill and see stalactites her and there and I also figure it must have had volcanic activity as well. There were bears, raccoons, fox, blue and red jays with crowns that didn't come down into the valley but only seen up high. The flowers were amazing. Talking about the stars in Monument Valley it is so beautiful like the heavens make me want to kneel and pray, the twinkling and with a feeling of walking in the milky way. Nothing like it. I pray you write down your memories and keep them close to your heart. I try and I end up bawling that makes a mess so I make videos.. Thank you again for sharing. I so enjoy this!! Hugs with aloha galore. Navajo Grandma
I love your videos. I am 60 years old and I agree whole heartedly with you. We must pass on our skills and knowledge to the next generation or it will be lost. You are providing a great service to us all.
Paul, what words of wisdom you have shared too and hope you are passing down your kind heart, your love for life and different cultures, plus your name has an Irish or Scottish ring!! Either way, Boy do you have some amazing history to pass on. I guess we have some passing down to do right. Hugs. Subscribe and enjoy learning more. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for sharing. I look forward to watching all of your other videos.
Awesome! Thank you! Take your coat off and stay awhile. Enjoy. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Thank you!
Yatay that's probably not how you spell it but "it is good", what you are doing, such a beautiful lady thank you for sharing. I can't wait to watch more.
Richard West what kind words of Hozho you just gave to grandma. Thank you for subscribing and yes it doesn't matter how you spelled it, it is the thought exactly. Great job. It is spelled. Yaateeh. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Beautiful!!!
Woo Hoo, thank you and you are so sweet. I love your name and sometimes I want to ask why we choose what names. Some very very strange and some just pure and wonderful. Hello Illinois!! Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma When I was in Kindergarten I thought I would become an author (or authoress) and I wanted a pen name that rhymed. Turquoise Illinois is what I came up with. Never became a writer though.
@@turqoiseillinois9955 Oh it rhymes so well and you did a great job. So you are not from Illinois. Just a rhymer right?? Well you could become a Movie Star as that name would be up in lights and everyone will want to see Turquoise Illinois!! You are so cute!!! Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma ahhh thanks.
You are so beautiful and knowledgable. I miss you, Aunty!
Hi Pretty girl!! Miss you so much, so far away, have seen you on FB, you are still Tara Lynn, baby fine blondie, happy, inquisitive to all get out. You, sister, Kimo(Mo' o), Eddie are still aunties heart!!!
Gracias por estos videos ❤
You are so welcome. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandmaMe gusta cómo usted enseñas 😊 mi familia es de descendencia indigena (solo se que soy de descendencia Cuyuteco de mi madre pero no se de mi padre) pero nunca aprendí su cultura o lengua. Mayoridad de mi familia no saben su cultura o no les importa. Me gusta ver otras personas indigenas que tienen su cultura y pueden enseñarlo. Estes videos me dan ganas a aprender Náhuatl y mas si puedo 😊
@@fryeonaga Eres el capitán de tu barco, por así decirlo. Tú eres quien decide qué aprendes, qué cosas buenas permites en tu vida, si quieres aprender o no y veo que lo deseas. No hay límite para lo que puedes aprender, solo depende de ti. Sea el ejemplo para los demás. Gracias por ver mis videos ya que realmente son la historia de mi vida. Solía escribir en revistas, pero ya no lo hago sólo de vez en cuando. Siempre quise hacer una película sobre mi vida. Sería una serie loca. Así que, de cualquier manera, piensa en tu vida y compártela, escribe sobre ella, haz videos y enseña a otros a través de tus propias experiencias de aprendizaje y permite que otros aprendan que pueden hacer lo mismo que tú. Sea el líder. Gracias de nuevo por suscribirte al youtube de la abuela. Abrazos. abuela navajo
@@NavajoGrandma Gracias ❤️❤️❤️😊😊
@@fryeonaga Love you. Navajo Grandma
I am a reconnecting Yoeme and Yoreme and I am really enjoying learning about our neighbors, thank you!
Wonderful! Navajo Grandma
I really admire Red Indian culture.. Love your episodes. I am Indian.. (India) from Malaysia.. 😍 to you.
Hi Caroline, thank you for commenting. Grandma loves all cultures. The public often mistake India Indians with Native American Indians. Quite common. Not to offend but, dear one, try not to use Red Indian in your vocabulary as it is very derogatory to tribes in the USA. They were spit on, kicked, knocked down and killed for being Red Indians. Hope you understand my dear. Otherwise, welcome to my videos, watch, listen, enjoy. Hugs to you Caroline from Malaysia. Navajo Grandma
I speak blessings over your life
Thank you for your kindness and hozho. Grandma sends her hugs. Navajo Grandma
Awesome ❤
Thanks 🤗 and hugs from Navajo Grandma
I was brought here by DevonBumpkin linking this video, and I am so happy I clicked! I am only familiar with Haudenosaunee traditions, so I look forward to watching all your videos and learning more about the Navajo peoples and traditions
Yaateeh Pearl M, welcome, thank DevonBumpkin for me, and thank you most for clicking with your intuitive click. Love your culture as well. Your Navajo Grandma will be cranking out 5 videos a week up to the New Year and perfect timing for you to subscribe and make sure you give your Gma a thumbs up EVERYTIME.. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you Grand Mother for sharing with us
Hi Judy, keep enjoying what is shared about our precious Navajo culture. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Hello Navajo Grandma. I'm native american I have some teachings modeled by my grandmother. Unfortunately, my family was too scared so I was taught without being told what it was she was teaching. I have 1 picture of my great grandmother & grandfather both Native. I gave up but was drawn back. To confirm I did DNA testing & it was confirmed Native American from the North. DNA testing isn't allowed to share regions because it's believed that the identity is based on experience & upbringing. I was bullied for my braids, my clothes & the way I cared & saved plants and animals. I didn't understand why. Since at home with my grandmother this was the way. I'm narrowing things down to Navajo, apache or Tahuil. I'm wanting to know from where simply to learn & conserve language & teachings. As a child I wasn't allowed to cut my long straight hair, I cared for hurt plants & animals as my grandmother taught me to nurse them back to health, much natural remedies, colors had great meaning but as my bulling got worse (my life was threatened). My mother & father feared. So they cut my hair, changed my clothes & I was no longer allowed to nurse animals or plants back to health. They provided my grandmother with a garden and we only where there. I am also a believer of faith & now as an adult am being rejected by some. It is said in the Bible (paraphrasing) that the plants and animals worship, sing to the creator God early in the morning. Such things I want to preserve but feel stuck only know some of who I am. Thank you for sharing. Also, my son is the bridge of reconciliation. As my husband is Caucasian fully (confirmed by DNA testing). My ancestors are those who where enslaved, conquered ect. I believe I was called forth to show reconciliation, love, peace, joy, unity and healing.
MA thank you for that heart felt honest comment. I am happy that you felt to embrace and model the true lineage you come from as you stated it is Native American even as a child. How precious you sound, I could see you with your long braids and what Godly kindness you endeavored to show the animals and plants and yes they do sing songs of worship to our Creator. What a lovely understanding you learned and believed with faith as what you did showed your belief. I am also sorry what you experienced thru the bullies that still exist. I am happy you are now older and have power to control your experiences and circumstances better. Know this, thru out your life, not all will like you, love you, accept you as some fear power, some are jealous, some are afraid of the power of you, etc., instead of embracing your goodness. Makes no sense right? I love that you read the scriptures and know you must be prayerful. What a wonderful beautiful soul you are!! This is what I say to all my subscribers who say, "people call me a fake Indian, they yell at me when I smudge myself, when I make the Juniper beads to wear for protection, when I wear my hair in braids, when I want to sing in my Native American tongue that I am learning, and on and on. Grandma says: "let them deal with their problems they push on you. Go ahead and BE whom you are, there is no pass for you to do so, let other balk, it is their own insecurities speaking & shouting loud and sad! Empower yourself by being who you are! Live that as your spirit is directing you home to yourself. Love yourself and you don't fear, just smile when anyone says anything, tell them to talk to your Navajo Grandma as she is your Grandma, HA!! That should shut them up. There will always be those who will say things to put themselves over you because they think they know better, or who will say things to build their poor self esteem trying to have power over you. Do not allow this. Be who you believe you are. Do your genealogy research, confirm your identity if you wish but if it is in your spirit and soul, you know who you are. We are children of God first, then as beings living here on Mother Earth we are born into different tribes, and it is up to use to find that tribe, or just who we are and be filled with joy that we matter in the great schemes of Life that God gave to us. Be wonderful, be happy, fill your heart and life with Hozho, Smile, be beautiful, dance, laugh, have total success in all you as you are prayerful, humble, with faith that all things come from our Creator and who are we if we do not sing like the flowers and plants celebrating our Creator. Now go and have complete success. Grandma loves you!! Report now and then. Do not be afraid anymore!! Hugs galore!! You are loved here in our Navajo Grandma family. Remember this.
@@NavajoGrandma thank you
@@MandK1if3 You are welcome. Navajo Grandma
I just started learning your beautiful language and I stumbled on your channel. Thank you for sharing your culture with us!
Welcome and welcome, so proud of you for being teachable. It’s a great virtue. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Hi, I am getting into your video's wonderful information for sure, thank you.
I was wondering if you have any information about prickly pear pad (Nopales) mucilage's ability to clean water?
Have a great day.
Thank you for asking and I am going to share a Google answer for you. Hispanic mexicans know more about this than the Navajo community, maybe some but these types of cactus don't grow in multiplicity in the reservations, here and there but not for subsisting on like in Mexico deserts. More in the southern AZ deserts.
By By Jessica Marshall
The slimy ooze inside prickly pear cactuses that helps the plants store water in the desert can also be used for scouring arsenic, bacteria and cloudiness out of rural drinking water, according to research at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Biochemical engineer Norma Alcantar first learned of the cactus's unique abilities from her grandmother, a native of north central Mexico. There, the residual water from boiling the flat, oval-shaped lobes of prickly pear for salads and other dishes was used to clear up cloudy water drawn from the river before use for cooking or drinking.
"When you boil [the prickly pear], what is getting separated is mucilage," Alcantar said.
Mucilage is the clear, gooey, viscous liquid from within the cactus which helps to seal water inside the plant so it can survive desert-dry conditions.
Alcantar began to study how the mucilage worked to clear cloudy water. She found that the mucilage binds to the dirt and causes the particles to coagulate, forming large enough clumps that they can settle out of the water.
Then, she turned her attention to other water contaminants. The group's more recent research has shown that the mucilage can also form a complex with arsenic, a carcinogenic water contaminant that can occur naturally or from industrial or agricultural pollution.
The arsenic-mucilage complex is large enough that it can be removed by drawing the water through a sand filter.
"Sometimes we get 80 percent removal, and sometimes we get lower than 50 percent removal," Alcantar said. "We don't yet know exactly what it is; we haven't found what are the exact best conditions for the mucilage [to get the most arsenic removal]."
What percentage removal is sufficient will depend on the amount of arsenic in the water supply.
Other ongoing research by Alcantar's team has shown that the mucilage can also kill bacteria in the water, solving another potential water quality problem. The mucilage either engulfs the bacteria and starves them, or it binds to the bacteria and causes them to settle out of the water.
Mucilage consists of carbohydrates and sugars. The team is investigating exactly how these components interact with bacteria, arsenic and suspended particles. The evidence so far suggests that when arsenic binds to the sugars, the number of charges on the particle changes, which changes its ability to stay dissolved. Similar processes appear to be at work with the other contaminants.
Alcantar estimates that one lobe of prickly pear would supply a family of five for about five weeks. Alcantar's team is still optimizing and developing the best system, but she envisions that each family would pass their water through a filter that would periodically be recharged with fresh mucilage from prickly pear grown at home or in the community.
An advantage of the approach is that prickly pear is familiar to local communities, which her work suggests will help ease its acceptance by local people in Temamatla, Mexico, where she is working with families to design and supply filters.
"Our survey showed that 97 percent of the community wanted to have a filter, especially if it's based on something that they know and are accustomed to," said Alcantar
"There are a number of aspects to this project that I think are unique," said Angela Lindner of the University of Florida in Gainesville. "She knows these communities so she understands the social aspects that are involved. She's keeping in mind that the one who is going to be making these filters is going to be the person who is drinking the water. That's rarely done in engineering design." By Jessica Marshall
I hope this helps. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@GoogleGoogle-hj2wb You are a smart soul and yes, I have created a self sketched book myself. For me and whoever makes it thru the you know what. Most of all with prayer and humility and goodness. Serving those who need my help. May God be with us to the end. Remember the miracles that shall come along with preparation, the power of prayer is real and huge, faith does move mountains and service is a balm of Gilead. It is said in Isaiah, those who will call upon our Savior to follow Him when the end is near, that they shall not even be hurt even in an Atomic bomb, that they shall walk out of with no scratch and shall minister to those who didn't have the faith and are wounded. Prayer is powerful and is the weapon of our Native American ancestors. Do not forget that part aside from food, storage and anything else. You will know. Hugs and live now like there is no tomorrow. Forgive yourself, love and forgive others. Preparation is beyond sleeping bags. Remember this. Hugs always with protection and power to you when you will need it with prayer. Navajo Grandma
I would be absolutely fascinated to hear more about the dyes and fleece cleaning method you used growing up. Thank you so, so much for everything you are doing to share your heritage and preserve your incredible culture.
Mandy you are a doll for your interest. Have you subscribed?? Yes, I found a Churro Sheep Wool seller, sending me wool as I am typing. I am going to start from scratch, cleaning, washing, drying, carding, dyeing with natural plants, then spinning and putting yarn into skeins. It’s coming up soon, keep watching. Something to do during winter. Navajo Grandma.
@@NavajoGrandma I subscribed from your fry bread video! Our family has been eating it at least once a week since. So goooood.
I'm so excited to watch your process! Churro is something I've been interested in trying- I spin already (and sometimes Navajo ply as well- so convenient) and can't wait to see how you did it growing up. Thanks so much!
God bless you ! Shared love from Albuquerque
Albuquerque is a wonderful place with wonderful people just like you. I pray you have a wonderful Holiday with all the gifts you desire. Santa Hugs. Navajo Grandma
This channel deserves so many more subscribers
Well Fernando, get me more subscribers. Its the first time to actually have a true Dine' tell their cultural stories, their cultural lives, and everything that is done culturally. Thank you for noticing. Tell others about your grandma and to watch your grandma on youtube. Navajo Grandma
Thank you,I really enjoyed hearing about your heritage, and thank u for welcome us,God Bless u
Sherry, though a late response, you deserve the biggest hug for your sweet comments. You are always welcomed to our family. Subscribe and continue watching. Hugs again. Grandma
My great grandpa always said we were navajo he would speak Dine I wish I could have learned to speak .I'm trying to learn simple Dine
Well that is what you said so perfectly, keep it simple. Learn what you can and Navajo Grandma does a little video here and there, but I only give words and some times I add sentences. If you know simple words and most of all learn to introduce yourself, You got it made in the shade. Hugs and keep learning. Navajo Grandma
Aquy Nánu,( Hello Grandma) Pupon Kutomawôk nutusuwis, ( Winter Song is my name) Mácik nucáhshayuwôk,(Turtle is my clan) Montauk Nucápayuwôk,(Montauk is my tribe) and I speak Algonquin, Florida Nutáp.(Florida is where I live), I love watching your videos, Our culture as Native Indigenous is so important because we have to make sure that it continues with all the new generations to come. Táput ni,(Thank you) so much for being so amazing and I can't wait to see more videos! Kuwômôyush qá mus kunáwush, Manto wuyôtam kucáhsháyuwôk qà Manto wuw kumihkunumuq wáyômanicuk(I love you and see you soon, God bless your family and may God hold you in his palm).
Goodness what a beautiful language you have there, how lovely!! Everything you spoke is so true and thank you for your lovely comment of Hozho. I am happy to hear you watch Grandma's videos. I tell folks that I am not a video editor and by no means professional. You get plain old grandma all the way. It brings me joy to hear comments like yours. Especially to read those beautiful words in your language. So honored. Axhehee. Hugs from Navajo Grandma
Ido all the carding , shearing , and have sheep , and I do weave also . I was a sheep herder when I was young , but that brush was used to comb a girls hair during her puberty ceremony .
Louise, boy do you have it correct about the brush, but we used it everyday when I was little. Wonderful memories. I have Herrera family members in Ojo Encino. They also have done it all too. Navajo Grandma
Louise, if it’s okay with you, I would love to do a video with you shearing, and if I can join you like I do every year. Then video you and I cleaning, carding and spinning. By chance if you have your loom up, I would love to show the world your amazing talent. It is a great blessing to share. Let me know. I am hoping you are Jimmie Herreras daughter. Let me know as soon as possible. It’s worth the trip. Navajo Grandma
Very wise .
Such Hozho and thank you. Navajo Grandma
Amazing learning the Right Way. Wish you could help me. Looking for my family... Dolores here. Huggggggggggsssssssss
Well right now as things are not quite right grandma needs to settle down first. Yes, it’s important. Navajo Grandma
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You're welcome again. Hugs. Gma
Thank you for sharing your life and culture with us❤
Twila, hope you subscribed and had faith enough to keep watching and enjoying. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma I did subscribe❤ And yes I have videos to catch up on, yay!!
Thank you such a beautiful language 🙏🙏🌟
Hi Kim, thank you for watching and hearing my beautiful language. Keep watching by subscribing. Hugs. Grandma
Very interesting
Glad you think so! Watch, learn and listen then enjoy all the videos. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for this channel!
Free First Nations keep giving Navajo Grandma thumbs up and subscribe all your First Free Nation. My channel is genuine, full of a simple reality, learning, wisdom, experience, love, emotion, etc., from a real Navajo (Dine’) Grandma. My joy is everytime you subscribe, and become involved, you become my family, everyone needs a Grandma. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma I know! That's why I love your channel! I've shared every video of yours that I've watched on Facebook. I think we all know that cultural pride is one of the primary factors that helps protect our young people from suicide. So please keep them coming!
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I don't know if you said it before or even if you have a native American name. I would love to know. I am bohemian gypsy and no one knows anything about our ancestors. I am glad to hear you help your people remember.
My Dine' name is: Bizhinthl-bah, Braided Maiden Warrior. I am a Warrior and feel it within myself as I stand for what is truth, my Title of Liberty being stolen here in America, fighting evil through righteousness, prayer, and my Armor of God. There are more weapons against evil - spiritually, psychologically, mentally, physically, emotionally, it entails every aspect of life. It is needed at this time wherever you are, stand for what is truth and correct. We not only have God given rights, but through the laws of our land wherever we are, hopefully righteous laws. Hope that helped you see how I see my Dine' name given to me from my Nali, (Paternal Grandfather and Grandmother, my Bishi) as they blessed me to know these things and alot more. How blessed am I? "Very." Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma what wrong with the laws today?
@@brianbushfamily1814 You DONT want to know. It’s awful.
Before money was invented. I believe that the Wheel of the Four Directions was a global spiritual system. My ancestors were students of the wheel. Stone Hinge is a Medicine Wheel.
Bright and wise again. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Coming from your Life is Ohana video!! I really appreciate being able to connect and celebrate culture at least in this small way, please continue to make more of these. Thank you for what you do!!!
LL Cool Jay..my name for you...welcome from the islands to my desert. YAATEEH and subscribe. Navajo Grandma
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Beautiful share! Thank you 💜💜💜
Hey MamaBear watch my other videos and good to see your comments. Love your appreciation.
Beautiful video beautiful lady thank u
I once knew a Dorene Hendricks, Miss Indian Scholarship pageants. Maybe just a coincidence. But thank you, hope you subscribed. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
I think what you are doing is beautiful. I wish so much I could go back to my own culture (romanichal) and see how they lived. The only tradition we've carried is my mother has my grandmother's tarot cards. But Im still excited to learn about Navajo culture.
Welcome, keep learning by watching as I hope you’ve subscribed. Your Navajo Grandma will be cranking out 5 videos a week till New Years, come join our family. Navajo Grandma
16k subs in 1 year cutie dang 🤗
Not in AZ, but NM. Navajo Grandma
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U wanna have lunch in Phoenix cutie?
It is no nation that we inhabit, but a language. Make no mistake; our native tongue is our true fatherland - Emil Cioran
Well said. Navajo Grandma
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Grandma loves you just as much. Hugs.
I am so grateful to you. Your story is very important and should be documented. Genuineness is rare nowadays.
If I ask stupid questions will u mind? I hope not🤗! What state are you from? I'm just wondering about the beautiful ❄ snow.
I was born in New Mexico but I travel alot, as I am a genealogy researcher and the videos are from all over, here there and everywhere within the four corners or elsewhere, but again mainly in the reservation as well. It snows in every state I am in. Glad you asked. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma I appreciate your answer. I was just wondering because I live in California and it doesn't snow here at all. But we do get summers where the temperature reaches 115ﾟor 46 Celsius. I love the cold weather. For health reasons. 😊
A new subscriber!
Sephardi Shalom, welcome to Grandma's fire. Take off your coat, your shoes and sit next to grandma and warm yourself by grandma's fire. Watch, listen and learn from my Dine' culture that was taught to me by my Paternal grandfather my Nali. Thank you for coming here and supporting grandma as when you finally get older you realize your errors and make them right. I always hope that we mature faster day by day to wake up to our responsibilities and what we were created for and remember from whence we have come. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma THANK you I am honored to be in the presence of the Great Spirit and next to you. I have a military sister that is Navajo. I honor the heritage. I have Taino Indian 19%. Caribbean Indian. I have a young son and plan to teach him the cultures and ways as well. You are beautiful. Please when you can, do more cooking and culture and faith and belief videos. May the Lord Jehovah bless you and keep your in His path and your family today and always.
@@sephardishalom2693 I don't mind doing the cooking but there is so much that a Dine' can show in teaching our meals, what our ancestors ate, etc. Otherwise it will become a cooking video. Yes I will do more culture as well and faith and belief videos. Now you have to remember, there are traditions and culture and there is a definite difference. I wasn't taught the traditions that have become changed throughout the years to fit each generation. My Nali taught us the culture of the Creator, the Holy Spirit and that all things are holy, Thank you for your interest. Navajo Grandma
Wonderful! I came here from the Life is Ohana channel. 🌱🌾🌱
Thanks for coming. Grandma
I love your channel so much! please continue to upload! i am subscribed and have the notification on :)
Thank you! Will do!
Hello! Finally your own channel
Lani Love and Aj, good to see you both!! This is Navajo Grandma and saying "yateeh" to you both with big fat hugs. Keep watching, enjoy, relax and learn along with my grandchildren.
Yes again, Lani and Aj don't forget to watch my other videos as well and make comments, they are welcomed. Navajo Grandma
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Again, thank you for your kind comment of Hozho. Hugs to you and I appreciate your kindness. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
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Great video. Thank you. I am half Navajo. Do you still do Genealogy research?
Yes we still do genealogy research Delberta. It is our business that went downhill during this Pandemic and we lost our home and it wasn't good. But we are moving forward no matter what. We don't have a home right now but I know God has plans for us that we know not of so we carry on. Navajo Grandma has been such a blessing thru the goodness of all who are now my grandchildren as they become subscribers. I love so many of you all. I have been crying the entire time reading all of these comments of Hozho that are like angelic comments. So anyway we are doing well and hope your Christmas is wonderful. Always. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma I’m so sorry! Yes many changes are pushing us out of our comfort zone and to explore new direction, cleansing us of things that no longer serve us from an older timeline into new timelines of love, hope, faith and prosperity in God our Creator and Father while learning to trust in Him.
Losing a home is not fun. We too had to short sale our home but we now see why things had to happen that way.
We are renting a home and I know that things will open up very soon for some pretty big changes as darkness is being destroyed.
There are many energetic timeline changes happening now. Tap into the hope of knowing restoration is on your horizon and God will restore you 10x your loss.
Don’t live in the sadness of the past and what happened. It’s done and we can’t change the past but you can change the future by creating what you desire. His desire is that we live in love, truth and prosper in that due to our faithfulness of holding onto his truth as we pray for one another, lifting up our brothers and sisters as we pull through this spiritual war that we are in as we fight the darkness in this timeline that has for so long kept us living in the deceptive timeline of the enemy.
Be encouraged sister. I love your beautiful smile and can see Gods love shining through you as you share our Navajo heritage and the beauty of our Diné.
I send you so much love and may God’s Love light fill you like never before. Praise God!
Blessings to you and your family. 🙏🏼💖
Here’s my website if like to see what I do. www.LetItGo2Live.com.
Let me know if you need anything. Much love to you sister. (Don’t know how to say that in Navajo as my vocabulary is very limited from what mom taught me 😅)
@@DelbertaW Your words are filled with great wisdom and I salute your dignity. What a wonderful soul and spirit you are. Your words are powerful as I explained in my video that YOUR WORD IS YOUR WAND. It is true. Thank you for your upliftment and pray you will learn something from grandma here. There is such great knowledge we have and more to learn daily. thank you again and I will go to your website. I am in the throws of celebrating Christmas and washing Christmas breakfast dishes. Grandpa is sweeping our daughter's floor. Happy day and Happy Memories with Happy Thoughts. Merry Keshmish! Navajo Grandma
I am looking forward to seeing all of your videos.... how can I help...
Thank you for asking. I don't know how you can help. Let's see now that you asked: I need a Ford 250 truck, an RV and a 4 bedroom house. So you asked. Plus a Grant Writer. Now that you fainted, and probably rolling on the ground laughing. This is my only needs. I have the rest. So if you have a billionaire friend who needs a tax shelter-- here I am. Seriously though, I do travel the Continental USA, I do genealogy Native American ancestral research added to UA-cam, but that's what's great that I am able to be on location to the events of Native American history. There's nothing like America-Turtle Island. I did lose a lot during the China covid Pandemic, some folks around us committed suicide due to lay offs, as u know the conditions mandated on us did not help. Still recouping. Just watch, listen, learn, apply if you can, comment and be your best self & praying always is what we all can do together. Thank you for asking a monumental question not expecting an honest grandma's retort. Thank you. Expensive Hugs, Navajo Grandma
Thank you for your reply:-) my videos tell who I am I hope -
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Of course, Mr. ROCK MAN. You are so cute asking me that question how to help. Did you laugh!! LOL!! Really loud. You are wonderful to watch my videos and I thank you. Native Americans bawling about Plymouth Rock and the Indians & Pilgrims. I say, let's be THANKFUL FOR ONE ANOTHER, care, serve, be kind, live KE" and HOZHO. Truly live, breath, be THANKFUL even on America's Thanksgiving Day, which is daily. Hope you are creating, finding more creative beautiful rocks that are living elements created for us with happiness, energies and how each rock type blesses us in our earthly creations or to have giving us joy.
Hugs from Navajo Grandma
....Smiles .....one way I will try to help ...is when I start making videos again ...I will figure out a way to promote your channel ....because your channel is awesome ....your character is awesome ....I hope I am not incorrect when I say that.... I feel the sincerity in your words and your actions:-).......I am 76...I am a story teller...utube allows me to speak... smiles... I have waited long to speak.... You speak soooo well...
And no I did not laugh :-) :-) :-) I smile a lot but I hardly ever laugh:-)