Grandma dropping the truth bombs today. A lot of people don't realize that the 1860's was like yesterday, and all the trauma from everything that was going down under colonization is still fresh. My great great grandmother was fighting the colonial govt in Mexico in the 1890's as a teenager. This continent will return to the stewardship of her native people sooner rather than later. Thanks for the stories!
Truth is truth. You are right it has not been that long ago, but what we do with our knowledge is of most importance. We need to move upwards and onward together no matter where or who we are. We are not alone and loved. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@jenniferhampton5171 I myself, however crazy it sounds, have thought of that. I was to run for Navajo Nation President but found so many of my Dine' who needed me in a lawsuit that we won in every court proceeding. My Atty couldn't believe he won because my belief is that there should never be a Navajo Nation President who does not speak Dine' Bizaad (Navajo language). The opposition went crazy and hated me, but it was okay because I pray it remains that our leaders should speak the language and not just English.
@@NavajoGrandma As a Native Cajun mix Mom was Cajun my Father was a Choctaw United Houma Nation mix I feel the same way about leaders in Both the Native and Cajun communities. One should speak the language if they want to lead people.
@Jesse Caldwell You make a great point here. My issue with the Language is this, English is a very limited Language. I lack the knowledge to explain the difference between Cajun French and English. I am pretty fluent in Cajun French. A simple greeting differs greatly from Cajun French to the English hello. I once read an article while at Sea that said forgive me I can not recall if it was Navajo or the Lakota Language one is the most descriptive Language on Earth.
I can assure you, there are many listening to you. You are touching many lives and you are a blessing to us all. Thank You so much for sharing your wisdom.
Thus my prayers have become even greater with each inclusive. We heal one another, being truthful, honest, sharing and showing each other ways that aid in being prepared or simply making it through the day at times. Knowing we are not alone but loved. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
I pray we can have this happen. Our ancestors taught us greatness and protections, to survive in all circumstances with virtues and values. You are right that is not what they teach, but political communism now. Horrific. God help us. Navajo Grandma
Mahalo Navajo Grandma. When Hawaii Statehood was announced my Hawaiian father wept, he said it would never be the same, and it's true. Our culture barely exists, very few speak Hawaiian. The locals cannot afford the rent or to buy a home and when we do, it's far from town in the middle of nowhere, slummy or dangerous (like where I live). I feel very blessed to have what I have. I love how you try to stay positive and I know there are events and stories you could speak of, to educate us, remind us, so we can all say the same prayer and hold a strong vision for us all. I feel like I've made a new sistah here! You can see me here on youtube, I played congas with Marvin Gaye Montreaux 1980, enjoy! With Warmest Aloha from Maui-Sandra Lee Akaka
Aloha to you Sandra, Yes I am your sister, we all have so much in common no matter in the desert, the isles of the sea, or on this big turtle island. I read your comment to my son who is Japanese, Hawaiian, Navajo. His grandfather came from the island of Maui. I have 7 children and my son, Keakaokalani said, Wow, Mom, she sounds awesome. Loved your comment. Ahehee. Navajo Grandma
I am currently learning Hawaiian. I am not fluent in it yet but the language is so beautiful and so is the Hawaiian culture and the people I hope to visit there one day :) Much love 💕
I love hearing you speak your native tongue. Although I don't understand it, I try to listen with my heart. I'd also love to hear the origin story of the Navajo people.
Ya'at'eeh Shik'is Love to you Kanaka Maoli from Diné Nation Iyanbito/Ft Wingate NM. I never knew I was saying Ukulele wrong. I don't say it like a Mainlander I perform my music and now I correct what we were misled.
The miracle of this generation is that this truth can be spoken and it becomes instantly accessible to the world. This changes minds. Bless you for speaking the truth.
Thank you for saying it perfectly. Yes technology is now bringing Navajo Grandma to Sweden, Brazil, Australia, Philippines, Scotland, Israel, England, Russia believe it or not, and elsewhere. I am not amazed but grateful for the influence we can have on others for good everywhere. Excellent comment so true. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Although I’m native, I was put into system at a young age. I stumbled on your channel just yesterday. From 6mo. to age 6yrs. I was mostly raised by my grandfather. So much of what you have said brought him to life again for me. I have yearned my whole life to find my roots. To learn our ways. Thank you. Because now I have found my mentor. Thank you.
I'm a Romany Gypsy man who grew up outside his culture eventually I made contact and all I can say is reach out , make contact , tell them your story and your people are waiting for you and miss you .
Same here...luckily..blessed?...idk but Creator musta agreed w my grands..for me to be adopted by sda missionaries...who kept in touch w my BLOOD FAM...but ar around 34...I've felt NM...HOME...PUKKING ME...SOMETIMES SI HARD ITS HARD TO BREATH.....I came across you Navajo Grandmother...I am very appreciative of you helping me LEARN. TY. PS-..1864...THE LONG WALK...Grandfather was 6 then....he passed in '79..😥🤣 I do remember bits of his stories....but I need more of .....who I shoulda been??...idk..but I'm taking my daughter's ashes to...her HOME...also... Farmington NM AREA....LA VIDA
love listening to your stories. I come to the Navajo nation a few times a year and always enjoy myself. Would be very interesting to meet someone like you.
Well yes, I would love to meet you as well. There are many subscribers whom I have met. I always say there is always time to spend in the Navajo reservation to see its beauty and people. I always feel rejuvenated as I travel and work as well. Always wonderful to come home. Navajo Grandma
Grandma, dont stop your self from becoming emotional talking truth, you were feeling your ancestors. That proved what you were telling us: that we are never alone. Thank you for loving us, especially those of us you know are disenfranchised from our tribes.
I am nothing without my grandparent's teachings. Thank goodness I listened. Well the world is not doing well but each of us can change that by changing our lives first then changing the rest. That is how it starts. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for sharing your history. My grandma was a teacher and taught the Navajo on the reservation. She had a love for the people and for the children.
My mother was not native from this country but she felt it was very important that we knew the history and the truth about native people. My best friends were from the South Dakota reservation and I was taught so much that I didn’t learn from my mother. But combined learning taught me so much. My friends Steve and his sister were so close it didn’t surprise me that they died three days apart. Steve went back to live on the reservation for some time and we kept in touch. This is how I learned that his tribe and my mothers people had so much in common. I get so angry when I hear people speak negatively about native people. You may laugh but my favorite native person as a child was Geronimo. I really like that he was stubborn and refused to live like the white man wanted him to live. He was a beautiful person and I loved his pride. To this day he is one of my favorite still. I want to do a wall in my house dedicated to all the native chiefs by collecting their photos and filling the wall from top to bottom. You have much to be thankful for. You had great heritage and many wonderful chiefs and story tellers and medicine men and woman and a line of prideful people to be thankful for. I watch another channel all the time and he is a hoop dancer and he has such a beautiful bubbly personality and I hope that many native people stop the drinking and drugs and see what this one kid has so much pride as a dancer and they all work so hard and practice all the time. I want to see more native people love themselves and walk away from the alcohol and drugs and show the world they won’t fall into the white mans diseases and show how they won’t drink and do drugs and do what your doing by having pride in yourself.
Amen to Our Native Peeps getting off the Alchohol and drugs. Someone would have to be blind not to know that whole alchohol making/ selling/ arresting for intoxication is nothing more than a trick of the enemy. I pray our peeps will snap out of that old dead spell.
Liebe Navajo Grandma! VIELEN HERZLICHEN DANK für all das Teilen Ihres Wissens eurer uralten Kultur und zu überleben mit dem wenigen und doch wertvollem was die Mutter 🌎 dennoch schenkt. Ich hab schon in sehr jungen Jahren mich alleine mit der Kultur und den Traditionen eurer Völker beschäftigt und fie Grausamkeit wie ihr behandelt und um euer Land betrogen wurdet. Mein tiefes Mitgefühl und meinen großen Respekt vor Ihnen/ euch allen. Ich liebe euch von ganzem Herzen. Wünsche soviel Gutes und Glück. Verliert niemals eure Wurzeln.❤😊
Vielen Dank für Ihre Fürsorge und Ihre weise Weisheit und Ihre Worte für uns alle hier bei Navajo Grandma. Wir alle müssen unsere Kultur und unsere heiligen Traditionen bewahren. Es ist mir eine Freude, alles zu teilen, was mir beigebracht wurde, und es bereitet mir große Freude, dass Ihre Fürsorge und Fürsorge der Navajo-Oma gilt, obwohl Sie sich auf der anderen Seite der großen Gewässer befinden, und das wird sehr geschätzt. Ich sende dir über die großen Gewässer meine Umarmungen und Liebe. Wir hatten heute Muttertag hier und hoffen, dass Sie eine wundervolle Seele sind und dass wir auch für Ihr ganzes Herz und Ihre Sorgen gefeiert werden. Sie sind eine gute Seele. Gute Besserung. Navajo-Oma
It is such a delightful thing just to have a dollar store. I don't care if people tease me about not having the latest style. I grew up in the housing projects sometimes we did not have hot water, but we had water. In 1990 I spent one month in Mexico City with relatives. They tried to tell me before I left that when I come back I will realize that I'm not poor. I understand now. Thanks for your wisdom.
That's the plan! Thank you for your input Heyoka, realizing more each day how imperative it is to be a Navajo Grandma family caring for each other, listening, hearing, a place to be home. Hugs forever. Navajo Grandma
That brought tears to my eyes. I was lucky to have two wonderful grandparents that were always there for me when I needed them. But they're both gone now but not forgotten. I left a reservation 30 plus years ago to better myself not knowing that one day I'll have a family of my own. I look forward going back home to see my family every chance I get.. I'm really blessed in life.. thank you for telling about how they struggle and overcame 👍🏾👌🏾
Now and then we need to be told the truth and be sober and appreciate all we have. We do live in a world of gimme gimme, mine mine, I want I want. It only leads away from being true to yourself. Being sober teaches virtues like love, care, concern, sacrifice, all that is Godly. Our ancestors all knew God and His love, they subsisted on it, how else could those build ships and many died to come to this land of freedom, give their all to come to this land, or our ancestors who ended up on reservations to make do with all that they had off the land. Struggles are beautiful, now we don't need to, now struggle to be wise, self sufficient, aware of the past and make it better. Loving one another and truly caring. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma grandma that is how the truth I can't drink due I have a pacemaker it helps my heart beating better 4 years ago I had a weak muscle next to my heart I stop smoking cigarettes 28 yrs ago i was preying to God to make me better and it help me a lot God wants me to eat better to have a healthy lifestyle how I take care of my self so grandma your teaching teaches me a lot from you I think of my grandparents and parents which is no longer with me and my brother to I keep pictures of them so I feel there with me grandma you make me feel that I felt I am your student the way we go through it your happiness and wisdom make me a better person it's all in the heart that a how I see it God wants me to get along all different people love and hugs grandma no matter where you are your always be in my heart
@@robertcavalluzzi8112 You are a good soul. When you pray, speak to your heart that it will beat perfectly and strong. I know God is not finished with you, you are being a light to other subscribers as they read your comments. Grandma prays for each and everyone of you, no matter where we exist, we are loved and forgiven and blessed by God. He knows you and cares so much for you. Now go be your best and smile. God and be healed. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Grandma thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I'm Creek and Seminole and I'm trying to learn the ways of my ancestors. Watching your channel inspires me and makes me feel so good in times that are not good. Please know you lift my spirit and me feel at peace. We love you and pray for you.
What a kind reply and comment from you to Grandma. Thank you so much. I could feel your feeling of inspiration for your tribal culture that you also want to learn. No matter what tribe we all inspire one another in one way or another. We are truly family and have such a culture and traditions from our ancestors that awakens us to the true virtues and morals of mankind created by God. I love that as I was taught that from my Nali and my Bizhi (my paternal grandparents.) I pray that you will go sit with your grandparents or parents and learn from them what they remember and how to continue your traditions and culture of your Creek and Seminole tribe. It is wonderful. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
I was raised by a family where I was taught the best thing to do for the Native Americans was to bring them into our homes and let them go to our schools and teach them our ways. My parents became foster parents for native youth and we had native foster siblings! I watched them cry because they missed their families and their homes. I felt terrible about it back then as a child and to this day I carry guilt for my parents and other people just like them. They meant well but it was not the answer!! Thank you so much for sharing and educating and helping all of us understand there is a better way!!! I learned a lot from my foster brothers. I have fond memories to this day of Navajo language and totems and the things that they taught me. It has caused me to want to learn so much more about Native American culture and beliefs and tradition. But I would’ve rather them stay with their families and receive the help and support to their communities instead of just removing them from their homes!! You are a blessing!! I wish I could sit under that tree and just talk to you! And I am sorry!
Ok Amira, your comment here needs to be etched on every heart and buildings of these churches and leaders and any organizations, and I praise you for understanding this. You have give the most outstanding wisdom about foster care no matter if it involves religion or not. You said "But I would've rather them stay with their families and receive the help and support to their communities instead of just removing them from their homes." Oh my goodness, you are filled with pure wisdom. It didn't happen though. Many suicides, confusion, loss of language, sexual abuse, horrible things but some learned the whiteman's ways, it was good, but still a detriment to a certain extent. Your words and comment is powerful. You just don't realize. Bless you for understanding. Do not feel terrible as it was not you who did this, you saw and understood, you are not held accountable, be free and love and be kind. Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma thank you! Tears are streaming down my face. And I don’t know what else to say...Except to share with you my gratitude for your words and your compassion! I didn’t realize how much I had carried this throughout my life! Just hearing you say “be free” brought a torrent of relief and love!!! Again, if I could speak with you in person there would be so much more to say and so much to learn. But for now I will watch every video ...I love you and I your way of life! I pray we have learned from our mistakes!
I've made smudge sticks from the juniper. Nice! As an Ojibwe from Michigan, I learned long ago the ways if the forest, herbs and grasses to eat or for medicine. Now a couple years here in White Mountains, there are very new plants to learn about, some for foods and some as medicines. I have had to live in my van with no where to go but where ever my van took me. I learned a long time ago how to bathe and make your own porta potty and make light. You are so right!! Having to be resourceful to survive makes you able to survive. Camping rustic and boondocking makes you a stronger, wiser person. Now, with all the people suddenly with no jobs or places to live, have lost eyes, not knowing what to do or what should they do next. What did our ancestors do? As a child I learned these things. Now they have proven useful. There is SO much to learn and use from other cultures for good living and enrichment of life. Learn from each other. For many it has become a way of life and not just survival. We can do it! And, YES! Our government has screwed ALL people. The people are nothing to them. But governments of all countries through the ages have done this. History keeps repeating itself, few ever learn.
I am sad to hear what you are going through but I know God answers my prayers and I pray for your safety, shelter, and food and more so the creativity in all you are doing to live. Yes, this is due to the government and I mean awful government. The sufferings they will be held accountable for, but for now, we need to be strong, be prayerful, and yes learn, learn, learn from our ancestors. It brings enlightenment and light into our circumstances. Be brave and continue to be amazing. Grandma keeps you in her prayers dearest Mikki. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
Many blessing Grandma, I see now that the strength of the Diné people was their ability to see blessings in everything, to be grateful for what they had, to find a way to use everything and the strength of a community that cared for each other. I admire you and your people soooo much! In these modern times it is shameful how ungrateful people are. Thank you for sharing!! 🥰🙏🏻❤
@@Wiccy8 Hi there Gea I am doing well. Gpa and I did a lot of Native American ancestral research today. Thank you for asking and remember we love you always. Pray always and enjoy your Holiday. Hugs galore. Navajo Grandma
You are so welcome Sarah, yes, there are many who are incredible at weaving and more that stand in the midst of poverty and are giants. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@sarahconway8356 Write these memories down, describe how it made you feel, what you thought, who it was their name and age and where this occurred and even if you remember the designs. You will remember these moments and be thankful you did write these things down. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
HalleluYah! This is what will save us in the end. Abba is bringing us into the wilderness. We need to learn what we can from those who have been here all this time. I am with you my sister. We are not alone! Our Mighty YHWH will save us by His mighty Right Hand our Messiah Yeshua! One day I will sit with you and eat corn mush and ash. 🙏
I love your words Amber, it is true. You have a beautiful culture too that came from suffering. That is why we are strong and resilient. Right? Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
Substance farming will hopefully come back someday. I dream of a homestead someday and I want to get back to my roots. I really appreciate your insight on life and your energy.
Kristal, you and me both, that dream of a homestead is also mine. It is coming to fruition after all these years. One day, I would like to be invited to yours and mine will also have the cultural aspects to share. I want everyone to learn to feel what it feels like to sleep in a hogan, to wake up early to pray with pollen, to smudge themselves, to eat from the earth, walk without shoes, to heal, to be happy. My shangri-la, as it were. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma You'd be amazed how many white people would love to learn from you. Learn to love our planet, and one another. The dream of a simpler life is growing daily.
I join others in saying thank you for sharing your stories, the history of the interactions of the Navaho and white man. God will judge those who have treated your people unjustly . Thank you for sharing your wisdom and compassion too🤗
Thank you Caroline, looking back in history, every culture was treated unjustly, you are learning somewhat about mine. It shouldn't make us angry but stronger and wiser. That's the beauty I see in it all. Sure it brought tears to my eyes researching and finding out what happened to my grandparents on the reservation, I wailed, but I let it go and now I am stronger and teaching each of you my culture and hoping you see the incredible beauty that came from the desert from what seemed like lack. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
Grandma, I grew up in the city...sort of. Our home growing up was in the city, but we grew most of our own food. We had electricity and gas, but most of the cooking was done in the pit outside. I remember going to school and feeling bad for the kids in my class because I had my bowl of cornmeal mush for breakfast and all they had was some boxed cereal. And during the summer everybody around us had their houses closed up and were running their air conditioners and our house was all opened up and we had the wet sheets hanging in the doors and windows. When I got older I found out that most people thought we were poor. But we weren't poor, our parents and grandparents just raised us to enjoy the real things in life not just the easy things. The easy living can be gone quickly, but real living makes for a long good life. ❤❤
Sandy how I would have loved living with you. Yes, it was a wonderful way to grow up. I envy your wet cool sheets to cool the house down. So lovely. You were blessed and so grateful you know this that you weren't poor but rich in family and the ways of your family. Rejoice and know you had a true childhood. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma I loved my childhood. I feel bad for the kids that have no clue as to what family is and have an understanding of honoring and taking care of Mother Earth, Father Sky, Grandmother Moon and they will take care of you. Kids now a days know very little to nothing at all as to who their ancestors are or their stories of their lives, and that's where some of life's greatest teachings come from. I still use wet cooling sheets during the summer. My husband has learned to appreciate them over the years. He had never seen or heard of them till he met me. You and I would have had a great time together in my childhood because you are like I am and you see where the true richness is in life and it has nothing to do with how much one owns, but sharing and building memories with others and passing on traditions. 😉❤❤ Huge hugs to you.
Allysha Walters, like I said to others, you will meet me one day. You don't need to tell me where you live but what state? Never say never. I love everyone of you, as we are one big family. Love you. Navajo Grandma
And you are right, many are doing this now. Or maybe in the rural places too as they are gardening, getting their own chickens, quails for meat, turkey, rabbits, and cows for their own milk. Things are changing and hope we do wake up and realize how wonderful it is to going back to the basics. Glad you must enjoy that. Good for you. Navajo Grandma
Navajo Grandma and grandpa these videos touch my heart so deeply. Thank you for speaking the TRUTH ! Your words,knowledge and wisdom are a blessing. I am sure the father is very happy! GOD bless you and the NavajoGrandma nation!
Very pertinent. With what’s going on in Texas right now..... no water, no electricity, no grocery store is open. Actually things are looking a little better today. But the reality is that us “city folks “ don’t know how to cope or help ourselves in desperate times. While most people are panicked about not being able to charge their iPhones I’m thinking more along the lines of.... this could have been worse. What do we do? Our source of income is temporarily gone. No work, no food, no electricity..... for some.... out of hope. Please keep making videos. I really enjoy them and learn from them.
Hi Bret, yes I have heard, but you see, our strength is our own. We are the ones to go and learn, remain constructive when the world is going to hell as it were, and we remain at peace because we are prepared. There is joy in being prepared and yes, when we are caught off guard like this situation in Texas, we need to re-examine our ways, what are we really doing to being self sufficient, and helping ourselves and our neighbors? Of course, with the Covid, we don't do things like we use to. But so we learn for ourselves to make this world better and much better prepared by teaching ourselves and through our grandparents and parents. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma I have sympathy and compassion for the people of Texas. They are no less important than Navajo people. Yes you know to gather wood & water, similarly if you see video footage there are people locating water and finding heat sources, just like Navajo people. I find it hateful how many people become unsympathetic to the victims that happened in Texas. Navajo comments like, "What is appalling about Texas, we (Navajo) been living like that for years." Sad that Navajo tells the govt. we need help, Covid is taking lives, easily applying for hardship money and going to distribution point to get free supplies. Where's the giving spirit when others outside Navajo are going through tragedy? All you see on posted social media, "oh so what? we live like that without electricity for years, no water". So much judgement about what happened in Texas, yet they weren't there.
@@kathleenelaine7039 Well we can change the world beginning with ourselves. Try hard not to take offense and try to understand. Yes those comments aren't great but some come from those who have been mistreated at home, publicly, on and on. They haven't forgiven themselves and others. We are all learning. Let's use our Constitutional Amendments to lift ourselves and be better examples. Have you watched my Smudging video. Paw, paw, paw, let it go. You can't control these folks. Let them be whatever, just make sure you are the gracious one and take the higher road of being kind and understanding. I am proud of you and your sensitivity as without that we would not lift ourselves. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for your story. Not all of us have all the luxuries, or need them. I understand your ways. When I was very young I reached for the simplicity of living. The most earth based simple life that I could. Our peace is in our hearts. My Grandmother taught me these ways. I Am Blessed today. And I know why I am here. 💜🙏🏔️
Mountain, another comment needed to be etched on every building. I salute your dignity. My subscribers fill my heart with awe and inspiration. I love your comment, it is true and one of the greatest foundations is your last statement, "And I know why I am here." Just love you so. Grandma prays for you daily and every night. You are precious. Remember. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
We as Grandmothers now, hold much responsibility. I Am thankful that I found your channel, and thankful for the opportunity to hear your words. We must teach our children and grandchildren, So they may teach there's. 💜🏔️🌷
Hi Grandma. Thank you for the teaching. When i was studying for my masters i learned about the navajo nation and past and current struggles. I wish more non native people learned what you are teaching us. Thank you for the lesson grandma.
Hi Sarah, what a learned person you are, congratulations. I appreciate that you watched this and understood and listened to what grandma was teaching. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
Another beautiful video, thank you. Very interesting to hear about Juniper helping with stress and anxiety. Science is still re-discovering what native people across every continent have known for thousands of years about the local plants and their beneficial uses.
You are so welcome from Minnesota. My friend moved temporarily to Minneapolis and she is home sick. Its cold there. Hope you are well. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for reminding me to be grateful for going up on a reservation. I no longer have both my indigenous grandmothers but watching you helps bring back those memories of sitting in my grandma's kitchen watching her cook and tell stories of when she was little. My mom was a single mother raising 5 children on the reservation so money was definitely tight. A lot of what she raised us on was taught to her by my paternal grandmother. She cooked traditional foods and what to forage in the hills and mountains nearby and how be self-sustaining by canning and growing our own food. I still use much of what I was taught and teach my children too.
Excellent comment, this is what I want to hear from my subscribers. How they were raised, how they are using their culture or traditions and teachings to continue in their lives even after their parents have passed or grandparents. Remembering our roots and the way things were done need to be continued through us, writing down our thoughts, remembrances, through our eyes not anyone else's is so critical to preserve our teachings. Thank you for t his awesome comment. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you so much! Thank you for watching grandmas videos and hope you are learning. Appreciate your wonderful support and thank you for hearing my comments about my grandfather(shi Nali Hasteen), he did walk on water. All gpa's do. Love you. Navajo Grandma
You are so welcome Stephanie. I say, truth is truth. Even though I share wonderful cultural blessings, there are reasons why we had to learn these cultural ways and how they are a strengths to us today. Reach out and learn your own culture too. Love you. Navajo Grandma
Casey, I need not know you, but you are precious, Navajo Grandma prays for you daily, through the day and night. I bless you with all the strength and blessings only God knows to bless you with. You are so very important. Know this. Remember. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for watching this video and yes I kind of like my jewelry too. My dear husband gave this to me before Christmas, the next day he had a stroke and still alive. He has always been so kind to give me things with love. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Jennifer thank you for your kind comment. Well we have said, paw, paw, paw, we let it go. But some things still need to be said, then we move onward. Right? Hugs to you to be kind to all and serve each other the best you can with kindness called Hozho. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you Felicia, may God always be with you and that you know his presence and to know you are never ever alone. He is there always. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Welcome and welcome again, take your coat off, take off your shoes, warm your feet with grandma's fire, watch, listen and learn with joy. Knowing your grandma loves you so and desires to teach you truth and goodness. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Grandma you have given such wise words to us all. You are speaking the truth about our land, our country and our God and ourselves. We are headed to hard times and oh how I wish I had more of your knowledge. I would want to know more about what is edible in our deserts. Thank you for this wonderful video. May God richly bless you and we will see each other in heaven one day.
Lilly Girl, I love your beautiful name. My granddaughters name who was in the Snow Bath video. Yes, sweetheart, we need to be prepared but without fear if we are prepared. Learn, ask, read, and be teachable and pray that you find what you need. We all need certain things. Just keep watching and learning here. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Joe, thank you for your comment, it is true and I pray that those who listen will truly understand and follow through as examples of the higher laws of our ancestors for they are just and true. Thank you for subscribing and grateful to you. Navajo Grandma
Thank you grandma for your beautiful words and stories of wisdom. I'm a grandmother and a great grandmother. When my mother was with us there was six generations in our family. She passed at the age of 96yrs. She was the heart of the family. She kept us all together. We learned alot from her. Sometimes I loose my way. But creator God always pulls me back. Yes indeed I have alot to be grateful for! Have a beautiful day 💛 💕 grandma
Mary Torres, what a great blessing to have family and a great blessing that you spent time learning from your grandmother. May God continue to rest her soul. She loves you and still watches over you. Remember this. We all go away at times from our teachings and the good part is like you said, God does always pull us back and forgives our silliness and yes being grateful is a virtue and being teachable watching and learning from Grandma. Hugs to you always. You are a good soul.
Dear Navajo grandma through my dna I founded out I'm 51% native American. I always felted a connection to the native people. I was raised as a Mexican American. My mother would tell us stories about her mother,my grandmother that she was a native American from Mexico. My dna tells me my tribes come from Mexico. I'm so proud to be 51% native american!
It is a blessing Navajo grandmother. This society is bereft of the essence of life. They are chasing inanimate objects, spent time with machines all day and are never happy with what they have. Living in the desert taught me of the incredible beauty, the stillness, the expansion, the silence, the stars, the land, the community and the simplicity. I once spent time with a grandmother in Taos NM who made me fry bread and sang her song with a small drum and I became one with all life in that moment on the dirt floor. Poverty is being apart from nature, community and life itself. Difficulties and hardships make us Warriors. Bless you Navajo Grandmother. I got chocked up hearing about the bread and water of life. I understand. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. ❤
PEOPLE PLEASE READ THIS OUTSTANDING PARAGRAPH FROM EDITH - PERFECTION IN SPIRIT AND HEART EXPLAINING PERFECTLY WHAT GRANDMA WAS MEANING IN THIS VIDEO!! Edit this is definitely one paragraph that needs to be etched upon the walls of LIFE! There is such beauty in your wise counsel and so lovely is your soul and coming to yourself in the moments you treasure in Taos and the beautiful memories that few truly understand or will have the opportunity to experience. So well said and I "salute your dignity!!" This is absolutely lovely. So filled with the spirit of God and purity in reading this, it was like a breath of fresh life giving air. Axhehee with all my soul and spirit. This is PURE HOZHO!! So grateful! Hugs from Navajo Grandm
Thank YOU 'Grandma'! Such an important lesson... Always be grateful, many are in far worse situations... We are always blessed! Thank YOU so much for being an amazing leader and teacher... I am grateful for you! I am sending you great love and blessings! Ahéhee'!
And artist thank goodness, we are not back in the day, we are here, now, and we are sharing cultures, love, caring, hope and sustenance, etc., with each other. And most of all celebrating our ancestors. Navajo Grandma
Navajo Grandma---I just love listening to you tell your stories, share the truths of life. We are probably about the same age, and I find that we have much in common---life was different when we were girls, family, faith and friendship. We had community. You extend that community in the present and I pray you will into the future.
Wow, thank you Annie, you are of the same spirit and full of the gifts and virtues of listening with your heart and spirit. You are precious and remember this always no matter what age we are. We are women with values and knowledge, we need to take our part and lift this generation the best we can. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandmaMy husband got tear eyes listening to your message. He said... Send me her channel, for I’m following her. He also mentioned that you are very articulate. ❤️
@@Rawvirgin Oh Vera here I am tearing up again, shame on you. You are doing so much good to hear, listen, and share grandma. We are all so very important and need the love and hugs we give one another through even this channel interaction. Remember, "words do hug." Love you always. Navajo Grandma
Well Yaateeh to the Santa Fe NM Pueblo. Love that place. Too expensive for my taste but gorgeous. Kuudawohaa for watching my channel. Hugs and Ahehee from Navajo Grandma.
Native Americans are some of the strongest people on earth. You have friends here in the UK who want you all to have justice and freedom. Thankyou for sharing about the juniper and about your life. Beautiful strong woman. Love and prayers from the UK x
Welcome and welcome again. Grandma has teachings that teach, wisdom that we all need and caring for one another. At times through the wonderful culture I teach, we need to see how the sober moments made our ancestors strong, resilient and thus we in turn look to their ways and remember their virtues to stand and not be dependent but truly stand on our own two feet. Welcome to learning more about our culture, it is lovely that came from poverty, lack and desert to being absolutely a beautiful outcome. Hugs from Navajo Grandma
Anna you always have such kind words of Hozho for Grandma, what a wonderful soul you are to recognize grandma’s teaching and to appreciate. Few do see goodness anymore. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you...Grandma..not by blood here...by tribes Elder teaching me how Survivor on my land here... I got .12 acres of land in Pahrump, NV and Cabin house here and 5 acres of land in Belen, NM area...Wado in Cherokee and Yakoke in Choctaw language...blessed you and your family and Grandchildren too..for blessing teaching of mother earth of way of life..by Chief Spirit of Cherokee and Choctaw Nation by blood here
Joseph thank you for your comment. Great bunch of land hope you bless it and care for all the Creator's provided to you. Thank you for watching and learning. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
I am a mixture of european, mostly Celtic. I never knew my grandparents...I will just pretend you are my Granmother. I love your videos.and admire your strength and value your beautiful wisdom.It matters only what we gain from our adversities ,how we grow.Thank You so Much.Many Blessings
what a beautiful heart of thanks that you have, thank you for not letting the sins of man destroy you! God will pay you back for the things that were stolen from you! God the Great Spirit love you all!
Talitha what kind words of powerful Hozho, which is peace, beauty, balance and harmony. You couldn't give a greater blessing. Thank you for your comment. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Navajo Grandmother, thank you for the video. I appreciate your candor and information. How do I purchase a bracelet and necklace like the ones you have on? They are stunning and look great on you. I love the spirituality and earthiness of turquoise jewelry. Thank you.
Beautiful description, you have a true way with words. Well we are going to be having a raffle soon with a bracelet for a woman and a bracelet for a man. Real turquoise. Join that fun. Maybe you might win. So far, these are expensive now, the white folks are driving the prices up even though these are Navajo made. That is how they make their money. Its about a cool $900 for the necklace and the bracelet if you are talking about the big chunker my dear hubby gave me for Christmas, it is in the $4,000 range. Ouch. I know. If price is not a problem, I can help you. Let me know. Navajo Grandma
Well, grandma is waiting for her house to finish and yes, planting a garden is so very important. You would need to plant what you eat and not just what the seed stores give you. I use heirloom seeds, and some stores have them. They are not GMO (genetically modified). You want real seeds. I always prepare the ground with prayer first while hoeing the dirt. My prayer is that my dirt will be healthy and give the nutrition my vegetables will need, that it will be a holy ground for creation to unfold. That each plant will strengthen me and those who partake of it to be wonderful to the taste and full of health against sickness of any sort and to lengthen my days upon this mother earth. Then make it soft and a wonderful bed for my seeds, I add crushed egg shells in the ground, let it sit for a day first, then a few days before I plant, I put my seeds in water to get a little plump so the seed germinates and will grow a little faster when you plant it. Germinating does give healthier plants, in fact if you germinate seeds, you need to know which ones, you can put them in water in a dark room and little sprouts comes out and that has fantastic nutrition. That's another story. But back to planting, plant according to the depth to put your seedlings, cover them with prayer and dirt, talk to them, bless them. Do this everytime when you water them and tell them good morning and you desire them to grow as God created them for and that your feast is Godly when you bless them eventually and eat them. The way of the Native Americans is and was holy. Full of respect and everything was an element that obeyed God through prayer. I hope you read this and re-read this and absorb the teachings. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma what I find fascinating about the region the four corners area absolutely amazes me it is pure magic out there. The anastasi don't fit in I'm? And they brought the Giants here so I hear a certain breed of them anyway full of magic and awesome prophecies thank you. I live in the Washington State rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula. Their Coastal out here but the athabascans are the same they are the Denae also :-) and they understand the same language I find that amazing sending love from the rainforest
Its not always as beautiful as you may think. You start to miss the lights, running water and bathroom really quick. Sometimes no toilet paper, how's that for ya. That becomes interesting. Not all the glamour you may fantasize. But we are use to that. We made due with what we had and it gave plenty of humility without complaint as you knew the way things were. You didn't force things, you allowed everything its space, and what it was created for and you being at the helm of the ship to guide, understand and through wisdom live through it all. Navajo Grandma
The creator and grandmother know what we need and we thank them both and they have my love and respect I' am your brother and I'm always with you in spirit
Grandma dropping the truth bombs today. A lot of people don't realize that the 1860's was like yesterday, and all the trauma from everything that was going down under colonization is still fresh. My great great grandmother was fighting the colonial govt in Mexico in the 1890's as a teenager. This continent will return to the stewardship of her native people sooner rather than later. Thanks for the stories!
Truth is truth. You are right it has not been that long ago, but what we do with our knowledge is of most importance. We need to move upwards and onward together no matter where or who we are. We are not alone and loved. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Many white people relate the most to indigenous ways. I wish for a Native American president. Joy in simplicity and nature.
@@jenniferhampton5171 I myself, however crazy it sounds, have thought of that. I was to run for Navajo Nation President but found so many of my Dine' who needed me in a lawsuit that we won in every court proceeding. My Atty couldn't believe he won because my belief is that there should never be a Navajo Nation President who does not speak Dine' Bizaad (Navajo language). The opposition went crazy and hated me, but it was okay because I pray it remains that our leaders should speak the language and not just English.
@@NavajoGrandma As a Native Cajun mix Mom was Cajun my Father was a Choctaw United Houma Nation mix I feel the same way about leaders in Both the Native and Cajun communities. One should speak the language if they want to lead people.
@Jesse Caldwell You make a great point here. My issue with the Language is this, English is a very limited Language. I lack the knowledge to explain the difference between Cajun French and English. I am pretty fluent in Cajun French. A simple greeting differs greatly from Cajun French to the English hello. I once read an article while at Sea that said forgive me I can not recall if it was Navajo or the Lakota Language one is the most descriptive Language on Earth.
I can assure you, there are many listening to you. You are touching many lives and you are a blessing to us all. Thank You so much for sharing your wisdom.
Thus my prayers have become even greater with each inclusive. We heal one another, being truthful, honest, sharing and showing each other ways that aid in being prepared or simply making it through the day at times. Knowing we are not alone but loved. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
yes. thank you. your voice and sharing ,is the much needed of simple innocent clean talking story don't stop
We need to learn more about this in schools it's American history
I pray we can have this happen. Our ancestors taught us greatness and protections, to survive in all circumstances with virtues and values. You are right that is not what they teach, but political communism now. Horrific. God help us. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma your channel is absolutely amazing! Please keep it up!!!
Mahalo Navajo Grandma. When Hawaii Statehood was announced my Hawaiian father wept, he said it would never be the same, and it's true. Our culture barely exists, very few speak Hawaiian. The locals cannot afford the rent or to buy a home and when we do, it's far from town in the middle of nowhere, slummy or dangerous (like where I live). I feel very blessed to have what I have. I love how you try to stay positive and I know there are events and stories you could speak of, to educate us, remind us, so we can all say the same prayer and hold a strong vision for us all. I feel like I've made a new sistah here! You can see me here on youtube, I played congas with Marvin Gaye Montreaux 1980, enjoy!
With Warmest Aloha from Maui-Sandra Lee Akaka
Aloha to you Sandra, Yes I am your sister, we all have so much in common no matter in the desert, the isles of the sea, or on this big turtle island. I read your comment to my son who is Japanese, Hawaiian, Navajo. His grandfather came from the island of Maui. I have 7 children and my son, Keakaokalani said, Wow, Mom, she sounds awesome. Loved your comment. Ahehee. Navajo Grandma
I am currently learning Hawaiian. I am not fluent in it yet but the language is so beautiful and so is the Hawaiian culture and the people I hope to visit there one day :) Much love 💕
I love hearing you speak your native tongue. Although I don't understand it, I try to listen with my heart. I'd also love to hear the origin story of the Navajo people.
Ya'at'eeh Shik'is
Love to you Kanaka Maoli from Diné Nation
Iyanbito/Ft Wingate NM.
I never knew I was saying Ukulele wrong.
I don't say it like a Mainlander
I perform my music and now I correct what we were misled.
We love you Grandma, always know that.
Thank you for that reassurance, grandma really needs this. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma :)💖💕
@@bbaNMDesertHwy57 such kindness!!
The miracle of this generation is that this truth can be spoken and it becomes instantly accessible to the world. This changes minds. Bless you for speaking the truth.
Thank you for saying it perfectly. Yes technology is now bringing Navajo Grandma to Sweden, Brazil, Australia, Philippines, Scotland, Israel, England, Russia believe it or not, and elsewhere. I am not amazed but grateful for the influence we can have on others for good everywhere. Excellent comment so true. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Although I’m native, I was put into system at a young age. I stumbled on your channel just yesterday. From 6mo. to age 6yrs. I was mostly raised by my grandfather. So much of what you have said brought him to life again for me. I have yearned my whole life to find my roots. To learn our ways. Thank you. Because now I have found my mentor. Thank you.
What a compliment. You are amazing Mum. Hugs to you always. Navajo Grandma
I'm a Romany Gypsy man who grew up outside his culture eventually I made contact and all I can say is reach out , make contact , tell them your story and your people are waiting for you and miss you .
Same here...luckily..blessed?...idk but Creator musta agreed w my grands..for me to be adopted by sda missionaries...who kept in touch w my BLOOD FAM...but ar around 34...I've felt NM...HOME...PUKKING ME...SOMETIMES SI HARD ITS HARD TO BREATH.....I came across you Navajo Grandmother...I am very appreciative of you helping me LEARN. TY.
PS-..1864...THE LONG WALK...Grandfather was 6 then....he passed in '79..😥🤣 I do remember bits of his stories....but I need more of .....who I shoulda been??...idk..but I'm taking my daughter's ashes to...her HOME...also... Farmington NM AREA....LA VIDA
love listening to your stories. I come to the Navajo nation a few times a year and always enjoy myself. Would be very interesting to meet someone like you.
Well yes, I would love to meet you as well. There are many subscribers whom I have met. I always say there is always time to spend in the Navajo reservation to see its beauty and people. I always feel rejuvenated as I travel and work as well. Always wonderful to come home. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma how do I contact u next time I come ? I live in Vegas so pretty close
@@NavajoGrandma thats awesome ! Last time I was in Monument Valley I chatted a long time with jewelry sellers … was fascinating to hear their views
@@globalman2 Here is my email address: dinehgrandma@gmail.com. Write to Grandma there. Axhehee. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma thank u !
Grandma, dont stop your self from becoming emotional talking truth, you were feeling your ancestors. That proved what you were telling us: that we are never alone. Thank you for loving us, especially those of us you know are disenfranchised from our tribes.
Thank you and I will try harder not to get too emotional.. Love you. Navajo Grandma
Thank you so much for sharing your hard earned wisdom. I fear that the world is doomed without grandmas like you.
I am nothing without my grandparent's teachings. Thank goodness I listened. Well the world is not doing well but each of us can change that by changing our lives first then changing the rest. That is how it starts. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Walk in peace and 😂 Joy and thank you for Your Wisdom!
Thank you for sharing your history. My grandma was a teacher and taught the Navajo on the reservation. She had a love for the people and for the children.
We are doomed. The government has made the people overly dependent on them.
الم ٌٌٍَُِِّْْٰٓ ترءي خٌبٍْيٓسٓصٓلٌاَ
My mother was not native from this country but she felt it was very important that we knew the history and the truth about native people. My best friends were from the South Dakota reservation and I was taught so much that I didn’t learn from my mother. But combined learning taught me so much. My friends Steve and his sister were so close it didn’t surprise me that they died three days apart. Steve went back to live on the reservation for some time and we kept in touch. This is how I learned that his tribe and my mothers people had so much in common. I get so angry when I hear people speak negatively about native people. You may laugh but my favorite native person as a child was Geronimo. I really like that he was stubborn and refused to live like the white man wanted him to live. He was a beautiful person and I loved his pride. To this day he is one of my favorite still. I want to do a wall in my house dedicated to all the native chiefs by collecting their photos and filling the wall from top to bottom. You have much to be thankful for. You had great heritage and many wonderful chiefs and story tellers and medicine men and woman and a line of prideful people to be thankful for. I watch another channel all the time and he is a hoop dancer and he has such a beautiful bubbly personality and I hope that many native people stop the drinking and drugs and see what this one kid has so much pride as a dancer and they all work so hard and practice all the time. I want to see more native people love themselves and walk away from the alcohol and drugs and show the world they won’t fall into the white mans diseases and show how they won’t drink and do drugs and do what your doing by having pride in yourself.
Marilyn “pure words of wisdom to live by.” Thank you for this beautiful comment. Love and hugs. Navajo Grandma
Amen to Our Native Peeps getting off the Alchohol and drugs. Someone would have to be blind not to know that whole alchohol making/ selling/ arresting for intoxication is nothing more than a trick of the enemy. I pray our peeps will snap out of that old dead spell.
Liebe Navajo Grandma! VIELEN HERZLICHEN DANK für all das Teilen Ihres Wissens eurer uralten Kultur und zu überleben mit dem wenigen und doch wertvollem was die Mutter 🌎 dennoch schenkt. Ich hab schon in sehr jungen Jahren mich alleine mit der Kultur und den Traditionen eurer Völker beschäftigt und fie Grausamkeit wie ihr behandelt und um euer Land betrogen wurdet. Mein tiefes Mitgefühl und meinen großen Respekt vor Ihnen/ euch allen. Ich liebe euch von ganzem Herzen. Wünsche soviel Gutes und Glück. Verliert niemals eure Wurzeln.❤😊
Vielen Dank für Ihre Fürsorge und Ihre weise Weisheit und Ihre Worte für uns alle hier bei Navajo Grandma. Wir alle müssen unsere Kultur und unsere heiligen Traditionen bewahren. Es ist mir eine Freude, alles zu teilen, was mir beigebracht wurde, und es bereitet mir große Freude, dass Ihre Fürsorge und Fürsorge der Navajo-Oma gilt, obwohl Sie sich auf der anderen Seite der großen Gewässer befinden, und das wird sehr geschätzt. Ich sende dir über die großen Gewässer meine Umarmungen und Liebe. Wir hatten heute Muttertag hier und hoffen, dass Sie eine wundervolle Seele sind und dass wir auch für Ihr ganzes Herz und Ihre Sorgen gefeiert werden. Sie sind eine gute Seele. Gute Besserung. Navajo-Oma
It is such a delightful thing just to have a dollar store. I don't care if people tease me about not having the latest style. I grew up in the housing projects sometimes we did not have hot water, but we had water. In 1990 I spent one month in Mexico City with relatives. They tried to tell me before I left that when I come back I will realize that I'm not poor. I understand now. Thanks for your wisdom.
I love you sweetheart, you are my heart. Navajo Grandma
Never stop sharing your knowledge... many are now listening as I can see!
That's the plan! Thank you for your input Heyoka, realizing more each day how imperative it is to be a Navajo Grandma family caring for each other, listening, hearing, a place to be home. Hugs forever. Navajo Grandma
That brought tears to my eyes. I was lucky to have two wonderful grandparents that were always there for me when I needed them. But they're both gone now but not forgotten. I left a reservation 30 plus years ago to better myself not knowing that one day I'll have a family of my own. I look forward going back home to see my family every chance I get.. I'm really blessed in life.. thank you for telling about how they struggle and overcame 👍🏾👌🏾
Now and then we need to be told the truth and be sober and appreciate all we have. We do live in a world of gimme gimme, mine mine, I want I want. It only leads away from being true to yourself. Being sober teaches virtues like love, care, concern, sacrifice, all that is Godly. Our ancestors all knew God and His love, they subsisted on it, how else could those build ships and many died to come to this land of freedom, give their all to come to this land, or our ancestors who ended up on reservations to make do with all that they had off the land. Struggles are beautiful, now we don't need to, now struggle to be wise, self sufficient, aware of the past and make it better. Loving one another and truly caring. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma grandma that is how the truth I can't drink due I have a pacemaker it helps my heart beating better 4 years ago I had a weak muscle next to my heart I stop smoking cigarettes 28 yrs ago i was preying to God to make me better and it help me a lot God wants me to eat better to have a healthy lifestyle how I take care of my self so grandma your teaching teaches me a lot from you I think of my grandparents and parents which is no longer with me and my brother to I keep pictures of them so I feel there with me grandma you make me feel that I felt I am your student the way we go through it your happiness and wisdom make me a better person it's all in the heart that a how I see it God wants me to get along all different people love and hugs grandma no matter where you are your always be in my heart
@@robertcavalluzzi8112 You are a good soul. When you pray, speak to your heart that it will beat perfectly and strong. I know God is not finished with you, you are being a light to other subscribers as they read your comments. Grandma prays for each and everyone of you, no matter where we exist, we are loved and forgiven and blessed by God. He knows you and cares so much for you. Now go be your best and smile. God and be healed. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you Navajo Grandma for sharing your gifts
You are so welcome. More to come. Navajo Grandma
We need more grandma's like this.
Why thank you. Navajo Grandma
More people.
This country is lost af
Amen
Grandma thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I'm Creek and Seminole and I'm trying to learn the ways of my ancestors. Watching your channel inspires me and makes me feel so good in times that are not good. Please know you lift my spirit and me feel at peace. We love you and pray for you.
What a kind reply and comment from you to Grandma. Thank you so much. I could feel your feeling of inspiration for your tribal culture that you also want to learn. No matter what tribe we all inspire one another in one way or another. We are truly family and have such a culture and traditions from our ancestors that awakens us to the true virtues and morals of mankind created by God. I love that as I was taught that from my Nali and my Bizhi (my paternal grandparents.) I pray that you will go sit with your grandparents or parents and learn from them what they remember and how to continue your traditions and culture of your Creek and Seminole tribe. It is wonderful. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma thank you
Indigenous people are so beautiful. The women are gorgeous. I love how they honor and respect Mother Earth.
You living in America on Turtle Island, you are indigenous too. Remember that. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
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I was raised by a family where I was taught the best thing to do for the Native Americans was to bring them into our homes and let them go to our schools and teach them our ways. My parents became foster parents for native youth and we had native foster siblings! I watched them cry because they missed their families and their homes.
I felt terrible about it back then as a child and to this day I carry guilt for my parents and other people just like them. They meant well but it was not the answer!! Thank you so much for sharing and educating and helping all of us understand there is a better way!!! I learned a lot from my foster brothers. I have fond memories to this day of Navajo language and totems and the things that they taught me. It has caused me to want to learn so much more about Native American culture and beliefs and tradition. But I would’ve rather them stay with their families and receive the help and support to their communities instead of just removing them from their homes!! You are a blessing!! I wish I could sit under that tree and just talk to you! And I am sorry!
Ok Amira, your comment here needs to be etched on every heart and buildings of these churches and leaders and any organizations, and I praise you for understanding this. You have give the most outstanding wisdom about foster care no matter if it involves religion or not. You said "But I would've rather them stay with their families and receive the help and support to their communities instead of just removing them from their homes." Oh my goodness, you are filled with pure wisdom. It didn't happen though. Many suicides, confusion, loss of language, sexual abuse, horrible things but some learned the whiteman's ways, it was good, but still a detriment to a certain extent. Your words and comment is powerful. You just don't realize. Bless you for understanding. Do not feel terrible as it was not you who did this, you saw and understood, you are not held accountable, be free and love and be kind. Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma thank you! Tears are streaming down my face. And I don’t know what else to say...Except to share with you my gratitude for your words and your compassion!
I didn’t realize how much I had carried this throughout my life! Just hearing you say “be free” brought a torrent of relief and love!!! Again, if I could speak with you in person there would be so much more to say and so much to learn. But for now I will watch every video ...I love you and I your way of life!
I pray we have learned from our mistakes!
@@PolyPrincess315 And I too wish this- Navajo Grandma- I will carry your words in my ❤
I've made smudge sticks from the juniper. Nice! As an Ojibwe from Michigan, I learned long ago the ways if the forest, herbs and grasses to eat or for medicine. Now a couple years here in White Mountains, there are very new plants to learn about, some for foods and some as medicines.
I have had to live in my van with no where to go but where ever my van took me. I learned a long time ago how to bathe and make your own porta potty and make light. You are so right!! Having to be resourceful to survive makes you able to survive. Camping rustic and boondocking makes you a stronger, wiser person. Now, with all the people suddenly with no jobs or places to live, have lost eyes, not knowing what to do or what should they do next. What did our ancestors do? As a child I learned these things. Now they have proven useful. There is SO much to learn and use from other cultures for good living and enrichment of life. Learn from each other. For many it has become a way of life and not just survival. We can do it!
And, YES! Our government has screwed ALL people. The people are nothing to them. But governments of all countries through the ages have done this. History keeps repeating itself, few ever learn.
I am sad to hear what you are going through but I know God answers my prayers and I pray for your safety, shelter, and food and more so the creativity in all you are doing to live. Yes, this is due to the government and I mean awful government. The sufferings they will be held accountable for, but for now, we need to be strong, be prayerful, and yes learn, learn, learn from our ancestors. It brings enlightenment and light into our circumstances. Be brave and continue to be amazing. Grandma keeps you in her prayers dearest Mikki. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for Sharing your experiences and your wisdom.
You are so welcome. Thank you for you kind comment. Navajo Grandma
Many blessing Grandma, I see now that the strength of the Diné people was their ability to see blessings in everything, to be grateful for what they had, to find a way to use everything and the strength of a community that cared for each other. I admire you and your people soooo much! In these modern times it is shameful how ungrateful people are. Thank you for sharing!! 🥰🙏🏻❤
Thank you Laura, you always have an incredible insight on my videos. Love it. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
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What a beautiful blessing. Thank you!!!!
Glad you appreciate this video. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thx.so very much for sharing a part of your lives.blessings.
You are so welcome and lynda keep watching, listening and learning with joy. Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma
Thank you , i like these stories Grandma.😌😘
Thank you for being so receptive. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Good morning Grandma, how are you doing today? I hope well my Sister, love and greetings from your sister Gea 😀❣✌👍
@@Wiccy8 Hi there Gea I am doing well. Gpa and I did a lot of Native American ancestral research today. Thank you for asking and remember we love you always. Pray always and enjoy your Holiday. Hugs galore. Navajo Grandma
Thankyou and thankful for the weavers
You are so welcome Sarah, yes, there are many who are incredible at weaving and more that stand in the midst of poverty and are giants. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma I can remember when I was little seeing Aunt Mary or aunt Augusta weaving on a great big handmade loom
@@sarahconway8356 Write these memories down, describe how it made you feel, what you thought, who it was their name and age and where this occurred and even if you remember the designs. You will remember these moments and be thankful you did write these things down. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you Grandma for your wisdom.
You are so welcome and know your grandma loves you. Navajo Grandma
HalleluYah! This is what will save us in the end. Abba is bringing us into the wilderness. We need to learn what we can from those who have been here all this time. I am with you my sister. We are not alone! Our Mighty YHWH will save us by His mighty Right Hand our Messiah Yeshua! One day I will sit with you and eat corn mush and ash. 🙏
I love your words Amber, it is true. You have a beautiful culture too that came from suffering. That is why we are strong and resilient. Right? Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love your thankful attitude.
Thanks for watching! Appreciate your listening ears and heart. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Substance farming will hopefully come back someday. I dream of a homestead someday and I want to get back to my roots. I really appreciate your insight on life and your energy.
Kristal, you and me both, that dream of a homestead is also mine. It is coming to fruition after all these years. One day, I would like to be invited to yours and mine will also have the cultural aspects to share. I want everyone to learn to feel what it feels like to sleep in a hogan, to wake up early to pray with pollen, to smudge themselves, to eat from the earth, walk without shoes, to heal, to be happy. My shangri-la, as it were. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma You'd be amazed how many white people would love to learn from you. Learn to love our planet, and one another. The dream of a simpler life is growing daily.
Navajo Grandma, I appreciate you and I love you. You are beautiful.
What kind words of Hozho you gave to grandma. So precious. Love you back. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for your words of wisdom. BLESS!
Thank you for taking the time to watch, learn and listen. Listening being a most divine virtue. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Thank you. Bless!
thank you for sharing your knowledge. Much Respect
My pleasure. Navajo Grandma
I join others in saying thank you for sharing your stories, the history of the interactions of the Navaho and white man. God will judge those who have treated your people unjustly .
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and compassion too🤗
Thank you Caroline, looking back in history, every culture was treated unjustly, you are learning somewhat about mine. It shouldn't make us angry but stronger and wiser. That's the beauty I see in it all. Sure it brought tears to my eyes researching and finding out what happened to my grandparents on the reservation, I wailed, but I let it go and now I am stronger and teaching each of you my culture and hoping you see the incredible beauty that came from the desert from what seemed like lack. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
The first will be last and the last shall be first.
Grandma, I grew up in the city...sort of. Our home growing up was in the city, but we grew most of our own food. We had electricity and gas, but most of the cooking was done in the pit outside. I remember going to school and feeling bad for the kids in my class because I had my bowl of cornmeal mush for breakfast and all they had was some boxed cereal. And during the summer everybody around us had their houses closed up and were running their air conditioners and our house was all opened up and we had the wet sheets hanging in the doors and windows. When I got older I found out that most people thought we were poor. But we weren't poor, our parents and grandparents just raised us to enjoy the real things in life not just the easy things. The easy living can be gone quickly, but real living makes for a long good life. ❤❤
Sandy how I would have loved living with you. Yes, it was a wonderful way to grow up. I envy your wet cool sheets to cool the house down. So lovely. You were blessed and so grateful you know this that you weren't poor but rich in family and the ways of your family. Rejoice and know you had a true childhood. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma I loved my childhood. I feel bad for the kids that have no clue as to what family is and have an understanding of honoring and taking care of Mother Earth, Father Sky, Grandmother Moon and they will take care of you. Kids now a days know very little to nothing at all as to who their ancestors are or their stories of their lives, and that's where some of life's greatest teachings come from.
I still use wet cooling sheets during the summer. My husband has learned to appreciate them over the years. He had never seen or heard of them till he met me.
You and I would have had a great time together in my childhood because you are like I am and you see where the true richness is in life and it has nothing to do with how much one owns, but sharing and building memories with others and passing on traditions. 😉❤❤ Huge hugs to you.
grandma I wish I could meet you, your awesome!!!!
Allysha Walters, like I said to others, you will meet me one day. You don't need to tell me where you live but what state? Never say never. I love everyone of you, as we are one big family. Love you. Navajo Grandma
Thank You... I am Grateful
Excellent comment. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Living Off Grid you will survive in Nature. Nature's Blessings! Many are going back to simple ways of life. Thanks for Sharing Life!
And you are right, many are doing this now. Or maybe in the rural places too as they are gardening, getting their own chickens, quails for meat, turkey, rabbits, and cows for their own milk. Things are changing and hope we do wake up and realize how wonderful it is to going back to the basics. Glad you must enjoy that. Good for you. Navajo Grandma
Navajo Grandma and grandpa these videos touch my heart so deeply. Thank you for speaking the TRUTH ! Your words,knowledge and wisdom are a blessing. I am sure the father is very happy! GOD bless you and the NavajoGrandma nation!
Thank you for watching and learning and pray for you and all that you need to learn and become. Grandma
Very pertinent. With what’s going on in Texas right now..... no water, no electricity, no grocery store is open. Actually things are looking a little better today. But the reality is that us “city folks “ don’t know how to cope or help ourselves in desperate times.
While most people are panicked about not being able to charge their iPhones I’m thinking more along the lines of.... this could have been worse. What do we do? Our source of income is temporarily gone. No work, no food, no electricity..... for some.... out of hope.
Please keep making videos. I really enjoy them and learn from them.
Hi Bret, yes I have heard, but you see, our strength is our own. We are the ones to go and learn, remain constructive when the world is going to hell as it were, and we remain at peace because we are prepared. There is joy in being prepared and yes, when we are caught off guard like this situation in Texas, we need to re-examine our ways, what are we really doing to being self sufficient, and helping ourselves and our neighbors? Of course, with the Covid, we don't do things like we use to. But so we learn for ourselves to make this world better and much better prepared by teaching ourselves and through our grandparents and parents. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma I have sympathy and compassion for the people of Texas. They are no less important than Navajo people. Yes you know to gather wood & water, similarly if you see video footage there are people locating water and finding heat sources, just like Navajo people. I find it hateful how many people become unsympathetic to the victims that happened in Texas. Navajo comments like, "What is appalling about Texas, we (Navajo) been living like that for years." Sad that Navajo tells the govt. we need help, Covid is taking lives, easily applying for hardship money and going to distribution point to get free supplies. Where's the giving spirit when others outside Navajo are going through tragedy? All you see on posted social media, "oh so what? we live like that without electricity for years, no water". So much judgement about what happened in Texas, yet they weren't there.
@@kathleenelaine7039 Well we can change the world beginning with ourselves. Try hard not to take offense and try to understand. Yes those comments aren't great but some come from those who have been mistreated at home, publicly, on and on. They haven't forgiven themselves and others. We are all learning. Let's use our Constitutional Amendments to lift ourselves and be better examples. Have you watched my Smudging video. Paw, paw, paw, let it go. You can't control these folks. Let them be whatever, just make sure you are the gracious one and take the higher road of being kind and understanding. I am proud of you and your sensitivity as without that we would not lift ourselves. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for your story.
Not all of us have all the luxuries, or need them.
I understand your ways. When I was very young I reached for the simplicity of living. The most earth based simple life that I could.
Our peace is in our hearts.
My Grandmother taught me these ways.
I Am Blessed today. And I know why I am here. 💜🙏🏔️
Mountain, another comment needed to be etched on every building. I salute your dignity. My subscribers fill my heart with awe and inspiration. I love your comment, it is true and one of the greatest foundations is your last statement, "And I know why I am here." Just love you so. Grandma prays for you daily and every night. You are precious. Remember. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
We as Grandmothers now, hold much responsibility. I Am thankful that I found your channel, and thankful for the opportunity to hear your words.
We must teach our children and grandchildren, So they may teach there's.
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Hi Grandma. Thank you for the teaching. When i was studying for my masters i learned about the navajo nation and past and current struggles. I wish more non native people learned what you are teaching us. Thank you for the lesson grandma.
Hi Sarah, what a learned person you are, congratulations. I appreciate that you watched this and understood and listened to what grandma was teaching. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
Thank you Navajo Grandma.You have helped this woman tonight...
I'm so glad! Grandma loves you always. Hugs
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for listening Rose. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
"Thank you so much for that"❤ thank you grama. I like what you shared
You are so welcome. Love you. Navajo Grandma
Another beautiful video, thank you. Very interesting to hear about Juniper helping with stress and anxiety. Science is still re-discovering what native people across every continent have known for thousands of years about the local plants and their beneficial uses.
Glad you watched and learning. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
I bless myself on all I have..i very grateful on my life.
Thank you for your humility and your gratitude Janet. Wonderful virtues. Love you. Navajo Grandma
Powerful content, keep inspiring the people with your teachings
Thank you Professor, I shall try and do this. I just speak my heart and from my spirit and all my learning from my ancestors. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Wow! Thank you for your wisdom and teachings grandma! Boozhoo from Minnesota
You are so welcome from Minnesota. My friend moved temporarily to Minneapolis and she is home sick. Its cold there. Hope you are well. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Gratitude, humility and loving the simple life. Thank you Grandma 🌎🕊❤
You are correct and full of wisdom in knowing this. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Interesting info. TY.
Well it maybe be interesting but it is truth from Navajo Grandma. Thanks for watching and learning. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for reminding me to be grateful for going up on a reservation. I no longer have both my indigenous grandmothers but watching you helps bring back those memories of sitting in my grandma's kitchen watching her cook and tell stories of when she was little. My mom was a single mother raising 5 children on the reservation so money was definitely tight. A lot of what she raised us on was taught to her by my paternal grandmother. She cooked traditional foods and what to forage in the hills and mountains nearby and how be self-sustaining by canning and growing our own food. I still use much of what I was taught and teach my children too.
Excellent comment, this is what I want to hear from my subscribers. How they were raised, how they are using their culture or traditions and teachings to continue in their lives even after their parents have passed or grandparents. Remembering our roots and the way things were done need to be continued through us, writing down our thoughts, remembrances, through our eyes not anyone else's is so critical to preserve our teachings. Thank you for t his awesome comment. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Dear Grandma I love you and love what you teaching I also love what you said about your grandfather Bless God for you . Thank you 💞
Thank you so much! Thank you for watching grandmas videos and hope you are learning. Appreciate your wonderful support and thank you for hearing my comments about my grandfather(shi Nali Hasteen), he did walk on water. All gpa's do. Love you. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I needed to hear this. 🌺
You are so welcome Stephanie. I say, truth is truth. Even though I share wonderful cultural blessings, there are reasons why we had to learn these cultural ways and how they are a strengths to us today. Reach out and learn your own culture too. Love you. Navajo Grandma
Thank you and I love you grandma
Well I appreciate your goodness and kind words. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for sharing with your great wisdom.
Glad it was helpful! Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for your wisdom Grandma you make me be a better person teach me how to walk in beauty
Rosalia thank you for your kind comment and watching and learning. Navajo Grandma
I just love & appreciate you, with all my heart & soul. 🖤🥰✌🏻
Casey, I need not know you, but you are precious, Navajo Grandma prays for you daily, through the day and night. I bless you with all the strength and blessings only God knows to bless you with. You are so very important. Know this. Remember. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
Thank you. 💗🙏
Thank you and Ahehee in Dine' Bizaad. Appreciate you watching and learning. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Her turquoise omg !So beautiful jewelry!😍
Thank you for watching this video and yes I kind of like my jewelry too. My dear husband gave this to me before Christmas, the next day he had a stroke and still alive. He has always been so kind to give me things with love. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you so much for sharing this. It needs to be shared and spoken.
You are so welcome and thank you for listening and hearing. Navajo Grandma
Thank you. I am sorry for the disgraceful behavior of so many.
I admire your true deep strength.
Jennifer thank you for your kind comment. Well we have said, paw, paw, paw, we let it go. But some things still need to be said, then we move onward. Right? Hugs to you to be kind to all and serve each other the best you can with kindness called Hozho. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you I love you too ☺️
How could gma not love you Melisa Lopez. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
God bless you and your family Navajo Grandma ❤
Thank you Felicia, may God always be with you and that you know his presence and to know you are never ever alone. He is there always. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma hugs ❤
@@felishaa.3405 Words do hug. Remember that. Navajo Grandma
Thank you grandma. Thank you internet. I enjoyed listening. Hugs.
Thank you. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for the tears of love.
Thank you Russell. Thank you for truly listening. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
Thank u Navajo grandma for your videos & your kind words. Love u too❤️🌷😊
You are so welcome and ayoo'axhehee!! I know you understand. Ni Masani
Excellent powerful video!!!! I'm so glad I've have found you. I'm a new subscriber to your channel.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Welcome and welcome again, take your coat off, take off your shoes, warm your feet with grandma's fire, watch, listen and learn with joy. Knowing your grandma loves you so and desires to teach you truth and goodness. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
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Grandma you have given such wise words to us all. You are speaking the truth about our land, our country and our God and ourselves. We are headed to hard times and oh how I wish I had more of your knowledge. I would want to know more about what is edible in our deserts. Thank you for this wonderful video. May God richly bless you and we will see each other in heaven one day.
Lilly Girl, I love your beautiful name. My granddaughters name who was in the Snow Bath video. Yes, sweetheart, we need to be prepared but without fear if we are prepared. Learn, ask, read, and be teachable and pray that you find what you need. We all need certain things. Just keep watching and learning here. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
We are thankful for you. You are absolutely right. We need to depend on ourselves and each other. Your grandfather was wise.
Lee you are full of the wisdom we all need. Not only was my Nali right so are you. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
Hello I am part if the Yaqui tribe I am learning some Navajo and wish to pass it on the keep the language alive take care great video!
Wonderful and yes grandma know where you are. Amazing history you have from ancestors from Sonora, Mexico. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for sharing this truth. All Americans need to hear more of this.
Joe, thank you for your comment, it is true and I pray that those who listen will truly understand and follow through as examples of the higher laws of our ancestors for they are just and true. Thank you for subscribing and grateful to you. Navajo Grandma
Thank you grandma for your beautiful words and stories of wisdom. I'm a grandmother and a great grandmother. When my mother was with us there was six generations in our family. She passed at the age of 96yrs. She was the heart of the family. She kept us all together. We learned alot from her. Sometimes I loose my way. But creator God always pulls me back. Yes indeed I have alot to be grateful for! Have a beautiful day 💛 💕 grandma
Mary Torres, what a great blessing to have family and a great blessing that you spent time learning from your grandmother. May God continue to rest her soul. She loves you and still watches over you. Remember this. We all go away at times from our teachings and the good part is like you said, God does always pull us back and forgives our silliness and yes being grateful is a virtue and being teachable watching and learning from Grandma. Hugs to you always. You are a good soul.
Dear Navajo grandma through my dna I founded out I'm 51% native American. I always felted a connection to the native people. I was raised as a Mexican American. My mother would tell us stories about her mother,my grandmother that she was a native American from Mexico. My dna tells me my tribes come from Mexico. I'm so proud to be 51% native american!
Thank you sister cousin your words pierce my Hart .
I hope I pierced your heart with truth and understanding. Truth is truth. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
It is a blessing Navajo grandmother. This society is bereft of the essence of life. They are chasing inanimate objects, spent time with machines all day and are never happy with what they have. Living in the desert taught me of the incredible beauty, the stillness, the expansion, the silence, the stars, the land, the community and the simplicity. I once spent time with a grandmother in Taos NM who made me fry bread and sang her song with a small drum and I became one with all life in that moment on the dirt floor. Poverty is being apart from nature, community and life itself. Difficulties and hardships make us Warriors. Bless you Navajo Grandmother. I got chocked up hearing about the bread and water of life. I understand. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. ❤
PEOPLE PLEASE READ THIS OUTSTANDING PARAGRAPH FROM EDITH - PERFECTION IN SPIRIT AND HEART EXPLAINING PERFECTLY WHAT GRANDMA WAS MEANING IN THIS VIDEO!! Edit this is definitely one paragraph that needs to be etched upon the walls of LIFE! There is such beauty in your wise counsel and so lovely is your soul and coming to yourself in the moments you treasure in Taos and the beautiful memories that few truly understand or will have the opportunity to experience. So well said and I "salute your dignity!!" This is absolutely lovely. So filled with the spirit of God and purity in reading this, it was like a breath of fresh life giving air. Axhehee with all my soul and spirit. This is PURE HOZHO!! So grateful! Hugs from Navajo Grandm
Thank YOU 'Grandma'! Such an important lesson... Always be grateful, many are in far worse situations... We are always blessed! Thank YOU so much for being an amazing leader and teacher... I am grateful for you! I am sending you great love and blessings! Ahéhee'!
Absolutely!! Thank you again and again. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Your words are positive. Back in the day it was dangerous to share anything. I'm from the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in MT.
And artist thank goodness, we are not back in the day, we are here, now, and we are sharing cultures, love, caring, hope and sustenance, etc., with each other. And most of all celebrating our ancestors. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for sharing and teaching. Much respect.
Well I hope you see your importance because without you, I couldn't share or teach. Thus thank you so much. Navajo Grandma
Thx a million 4sharing your life...I'm part Cherokee..I love the Native Americans..the true Americans..❤🐿🍀🌵
Beautifully spoken. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Navajo Grandma---I just love listening to you tell your stories, share the truths of life. We are probably about the same age, and I find that we have much in common---life was different when we were girls, family, faith and friendship. We had community. You extend that community in the present and I pray you will into the future.
Wow, thank you Annie, you are of the same spirit and full of the gifts and virtues of listening with your heart and spirit. You are precious and remember this always no matter what age we are. We are women with values and knowledge, we need to take our part and lift this generation the best we can. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma
Navajo Grandma thank you for sharing, like always love listening to you. God bless 🙏 ❤
You are so welcome. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Beautifully said. Love you.❤️
Vera thank you again for appreciating these videos. You are my fan and I remember you always. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandmaMy husband got tear eyes listening to your message. He said...
Send me her channel, for I’m following her. He also mentioned that you are very articulate. ❤️
@@Rawvirgin Oh Vera here I am tearing up again, shame on you. You are doing so much good to hear, listen, and share grandma. We are all so very important and need the love and hugs we give one another through even this channel interaction. Remember, "words do hug." Love you always. Navajo Grandma
I love you Native American grandma God bless you and i love you so much your words are heart warming.
Wow, thank you
@@NavajoGrandma your welcome you truly are an amazing person 💗💗💗😘😘😘🙏🙏🙏🙏
Writing from P’osuwaegeh Owingeh (Pueblo of Pojoaque) here. This channel is a great thing. Kuudawohaa!
Well Yaateeh to the Santa Fe NM Pueblo. Love that place. Too expensive for my taste but gorgeous. Kuudawohaa for watching my channel. Hugs and Ahehee from Navajo Grandma.
Native Americans are some of the strongest people on earth. You have friends here in the UK who want you all to have justice and freedom. Thankyou for sharing about the juniper and about your life. Beautiful strong woman. Love and prayers from the UK x
Love to you all again as well. Yes we pray for true justice and freedom. Thank you. Navajo Grandma
I am a new subscriber and I love your message! 💖
Welcome and welcome again. Grandma has teachings that teach, wisdom that we all need and caring for one another. At times through the wonderful culture I teach, we need to see how the sober moments made our ancestors strong, resilient and thus we in turn look to their ways and remember their virtues to stand and not be dependent but truly stand on our own two feet. Welcome to learning more about our culture, it is lovely that came from poverty, lack and desert to being absolutely a beautiful outcome. Hugs from Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Thank you 🤗
You are so wonderful. We love you from our hearts. Thank you for your wonderful stories. So inspiring and beautiful.
Anna you always have such kind words of Hozho for Grandma, what a wonderful soul you are to recognize grandma’s teaching and to appreciate. Few do see goodness anymore. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
I cherish your great medicine grandma. I love you, thank you so much.
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You are so welcome. Hugs again. Navajo Grandma
Thank you...Grandma..not by blood here...by tribes Elder teaching me how Survivor on my land here... I got .12 acres of land in Pahrump, NV and Cabin house here and 5 acres of land in Belen, NM area...Wado in Cherokee and Yakoke in Choctaw language...blessed you and your family and Grandchildren too..for blessing teaching of mother earth of way of life..by Chief Spirit of Cherokee and Choctaw Nation by blood here
Joseph thank you for your comment. Great bunch of land hope you bless it and care for all the Creator's provided to you. Thank you for watching and learning. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
I am a mixture of european, mostly Celtic. I never knew my grandparents...I will just pretend you are my Granmother. I love your videos.and admire your strength and value your beautiful wisdom.It matters only what we gain from our adversities ,how we grow.Thank You so Much.Many Blessings
I am your grandma don’t forget it. Love you. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Awww Love you too Granma
what a beautiful heart of thanks that you have, thank you for not letting the sins of man destroy you! God will pay you back for the things that were stolen from you! God the Great Spirit love you all!
Talitha what kind words of powerful Hozho, which is peace, beauty, balance and harmony. You couldn't give a greater blessing. Thank you for your comment. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for sharing your story
I am grateful for your watching and learning. It would not be a story with you. Remember this. Navajo Grandma
Navajo Grandmother, thank you for the video. I appreciate your candor and information. How do I purchase a bracelet and necklace like the ones you have on? They are stunning and look great on you. I love the spirituality and earthiness of turquoise jewelry. Thank you.
Beautiful description, you have a true way with words. Well we are going to be having a raffle soon with a bracelet for a woman and a bracelet for a man. Real turquoise. Join that fun. Maybe you might win. So far, these are expensive now, the white folks are driving the prices up even though these are Navajo made. That is how they make their money. Its about a cool $900 for the necklace and the bracelet if you are talking about the big chunker my dear hubby gave me for Christmas, it is in the $4,000 range. Ouch. I know. If price is not a problem, I can help you. Let me know. Navajo Grandma
Thank you Navajo Grandmother! I will be in touch with you.
Grandma I would love that we have a garden together I would learn a lot from you it would nice learning together from each other
Well, grandma is waiting for her house to finish and yes, planting a garden is so very important. You would need to plant what you eat and not just what the seed stores give you. I use heirloom seeds, and some stores have them. They are not GMO (genetically modified). You want real seeds. I always prepare the ground with prayer first while hoeing the dirt. My prayer is that my dirt will be healthy and give the nutrition my vegetables will need, that it will be a holy ground for creation to unfold. That each plant will strengthen me and those who partake of it to be wonderful to the taste and full of health against sickness of any sort and to lengthen my days upon this mother earth. Then make it soft and a wonderful bed for my seeds, I add crushed egg shells in the ground, let it sit for a day first, then a few days before I plant, I put my seeds in water to get a little plump so the seed germinates and will grow a little faster when you plant it. Germinating does give healthier plants, in fact if you germinate seeds, you need to know which ones, you can put them in water in a dark room and little sprouts comes out and that has fantastic nutrition. That's another story. But back to planting, plant according to the depth to put your seedlings, cover them with prayer and dirt, talk to them, bless them. Do this everytime when you water them and tell them good morning and you desire them to grow as God created them for and that your feast is Godly when you bless them eventually and eat them. The way of the Native Americans is and was holy. Full of respect and everything was an element that obeyed God through prayer. I hope you read this and re-read this and absorb the teachings. Navajo Grandma
Thank you Navajo grandma for sharing your wisdom and your story. God bless you
You sure are welcome and keep watching and learning. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
We love you guys no matter what I've been off grid for 20 years with a Danae
How wonderful. Off grid sounds so calming. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma what I find fascinating about the region the four corners area absolutely amazes me it is pure magic out there. The anastasi don't fit in I'm? And they brought the Giants here so I hear a certain breed of them anyway full of magic and awesome prophecies thank you. I live in the Washington State rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula. Their Coastal out here but the athabascans are the same they are the Denae also :-) and they understand the same language I find that amazing sending love from the rainforest
I always wanted to visit a reservation. What an amazing life !!!!!!. To live off of the land, to know and trust the land your on. Truly beautiful.
Its not always as beautiful as you may think. You start to miss the lights, running water and bathroom really quick. Sometimes no toilet paper, how's that for ya. That becomes interesting. Not all the glamour you may fantasize. But we are use to that. We made due with what we had and it gave plenty of humility without complaint as you knew the way things were. You didn't force things, you allowed everything its space, and what it was created for and you being at the helm of the ship to guide, understand and through wisdom live through it all. Navajo Grandma
True words of wisdom to live by a very for real response thanx again keep up the awesome vids!!!
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Thank you Kay Lynn, Grandma is grateful you took the time to watch, hear and enjoy. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
The creator and grandmother know what we need and we thank them both and they have my love and respect I' am your brother and I'm always with you in spirit
Mickey what kind words of Hozho. Thank you so much. Navajo Grandma