Word of the Day
Mosi
Young woman's puberty ceremony
Kinaalda
He is the husband of Altse' Asdzaan (First Woman).
Altse' Hastiin (First Man)
___ nishli
___ bashichiin
___ da shichei
___ da shinali
Treaty of 1868 in navajo.
Naaltsoos Sani
Skoden
Let's Go
Women were seen as the ____ of the _____. They were the property owners and decision makers of their family.
Head of the Household
Men are the heads of the household. They own all the children, property, possessions, livestock, land, etc.)
True or False.
False.
Who was the creator of the earth people?
Changing Woman/ White-Shell Woman
They fought in World War II speaking a code made up of Navajo Language.
Navajo Code Talkers
Da'ak'eeh
Field/ Garden
White-Shell Woman had twins. What are their names?
A young man's puberty ceremony take place in a ____(in Navajo).
What is an example of k'e?
K'e is showing respect in relation to all things.
In the Third World, what disaster occurred before emerging into the Fourth World.
Flood.
Hashch'eeyalti'i
Talking God
Altse' Asdzaan (First Woman) met Altse' Hastiin (First Man) in what world.
First World/ Dark World/ Nihodilhil
The Monster Slayer Twins had the help of Grandmother Spider (Naa'ashje'ii Asdzaan) on their journey to find the father. What did she give to them?
Feathers.
White-Shell Woman gave each of the four original Clan groups an animal protector/ guardian. What are they?
Porcupine
Bear
Big Snake
Big Cat
In 1922, Navajo Nation Council was formed and __ Chapters were established.
110 Chapters
Yoolgai Asdzaan/ Asdzaan Naadleehi
White-Shell Woman/ Changing Woman
She is the counterpart to Yadilhil (Father Sky). She takes care of all activities and functions in the lower creation.
A gift from Hashcheezhini, First Man used this in the First World. This led to him finding and meeting First Woman.
Fire (ko')
White-Shell Woman created four clan groups from her body and breath. They became known as the Four Original Clans. What are they in Navajo?
Hashlishnii
Kiiya'aanii
Honaghanii
Todichiinii
Your grandma or grandpa may have been forced to go to school at one of these. Many have experienced trauma and violence while attending this institution.
Boarding School