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Took a look at their website - wow... would have liked hearing you talk a little more about their business. Hope lots of people look at their site and hire them for their film productions. It is great to see people from the "rez" working in modern tech industries and being successful. They are setting great examples for the rest of the people what you can achieve.
Hey Peter! This episode you filmed in my home state New Mexico! I hope you enjoyed the clear skies, amazing sunsets, & friendly people. I see you had a chance to taste NM green chile, what did you think of it? Can’t wait to see your next episode!
There was a true movie War movie called windtalkers with the Navajo Indians in the Marines and it had Nicholas Cage in the movie check out that movie it's called windtalkers you'll like that movie based on a true story
@PeterSantenello I was born at home myself and not in a hospital now days it's damn near impossible to get any paperwork to prove someone was born here. It took me over 2 years contacting the Bureau of Vital Statistics showing anything and everything I could to prove I was born here in the states. They might be able to do the same to get Gma the correct paoerwork
@@robertcornelius3514 I believe that. Sounds like something the government would do. Easier to control people that are under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Sad, but true.
The little girl murdered...her name is Ashlynn Mike. Prayers to her family and may she rest in peace. When Peter paused to hear the calm in the air and the beautiful sky, my only hope is that Ashlynn felt that peace and beauty as the ancestors came to take her home.
We will never have a nuclear war. Off worlders are disarming all that happen to be armed during a trial readiness…wait that doesn’t make sense….same as rehearsal, what’s the word I’m looking for??
The grandmother is one of those people who is so at peace within herself. She is a treasure to be respected and loved. It would do us all well to listen to her. God bless her.👍
The guy being interviewed is a gem of a human. No hatred in his heart. Intellectual and pragmatic. If the world had more of these guys we would function far better.
For a birth certificate contact your local US Congressman. He/She will ask her to talk in her native language and that is all is needed. I knew a Navajo woman in college who had this same problem, as she was born in a hogan and her birth was never recorded. There are no known people who can speak Navajo outside of the USA. So we are all Din'e, of the USA.
Met a Navajo Code Talker in 2017. Amazing man who had tears in his eyes when I shook his hand and thanked him for his service. He thanked me for knowing that part of history. He died last year and I was so sad to hear that.
Hey Peter, love your videos, I myself am Navajo a quick comment about grandma and her status situation . I believe the grammar school she attended would have proof of her residence in America. Also, may be hiring a lawyer or a legal representative can help fix her status and even the US Army.
Whenever they bring in these new "rules" for ID, it's never for the benefit of the people. It's absolutely shocking that they've put so many obstacles in this lady's path. Personally, I would happily not sign up to their New Mexico ID - these things are tools of the New World Order to oppress the people and not being able to fly within the boundaries of your own country without it is proof of that. They want you tracked 'n traced. The removal of native language, culture and appearance is a common method of subduing a nation. We've suffered that from the English Government in the UK - all four of our countries, in fact. I am in Scotland and our language, tartan and bagpipes were illegal for a time. Even when I was young, we were made to feel that our own language was inferior. In Wales, they even banned writing materials. We all harbour bad feelings towards our own Government. Nothing has changed. You can't trust Governments to have "their" peoples' best interests at heart.
This is a great video. My in-laws and kids are Navajo. Video covers quite a bit….Religion, military tradition, boarding schools, tribal law, kinship, connection to the land, traditional teachings, current issues, and of course food. Thank you for being respectful and understanding. A lot of times non-Navajos come on the rez and forget that they are guest.
My late brother Randy was half native American Hopi I believe (half brother by my father). My late niece's best friends (3 sisters) parents live up there. I love the indigenous peoples history. My mother's parents both have Indian blood (IDK what%) I want so bad to learn my family lineage. I found MORE than what I already knew about my mom's side. My father's side i did learn a little bit more than what I had already known... Indigenous Americas- Mexico / Texas (Dad's side I'm sure). My DNA results say 31% but IDK if this is between both parents? I've had my DNA results since 2018 and yet to sort it out. I need to figure out how to read it correctly. HELP ME LoL EDIT: Had to edit some of my poor grammar LoL
I'm as white as the driven snow but when I worked in SW Montana I loved going to Pow Wows in Missoula and Bozeman. It was funny because I was treated very well and Native girls seemed to take great interest in me. I was only passing through and didn't want to open up that box.
They have tiktok, they talk about their culture...it's not like they don't have youtube channels, vlogs, twitch, because they do. Plus they can speak for themselves on themselves.
@@RealJeep it's good you interacted with the., feels weird when some random vlogger trys to "interview" them when they obviously got social media to, it's not like trying sneak into North Korean. People are funny.
But the man got a little upset when he asked him, how to call them, Navajo, Indian American etc . Don't know why, people are so sensitive, they see racism everywhere! He had the opportunity to talk about it and help people understand instead of getting upset!
Nick nailed it... it's "liberal discrimination"... where the white liberal believes "you guys need to be recognized and we'll do that for you" ... "but we (Dine) have been through so much... we can figure it out ourselves." Very honorable view and wise.
@@1976mcfarlaneit’s also a certain crowd that calls regular native Americans in red states Mexicans telling them to cross back to their country when we are literally born here and guess what I’m Native American
@@Elchampolinbellacado I guess at least the people who have concern for how aboriginal people are addressed at least mean well, even if misguided at times. Feels like it would be preferable to the absolute ignorance of people that don't even understand the history of the land they live on and the peoples who lived their long before white man came. I put a lot of weight in intent, even if we go too far at times, and end up confusing issues which matter with those that don't .
I've watched 3 of these videos including this one. This has been very educational/informative & I personally think that the people involved in helping make these videos should be applauded. These videos should be part of the education of all North American schools as mandatory education. I would feel so privileged to meet & talk to any one of the people involved in these videos especially the Grandmother.
i just found this and I’m so glad. I’m watching every single thing this man is making! What an absolute gem he is creating for us all to learn about cultures all over. Thank you so much
That’s Eastern Navajo rez, now drive an hour and half to Central Navajo rez and interview someone from the area and then another hour and half to Western Navajo rez to get the whole experience.
Agreed. Our people didn't have one chief, we had bands which were all led by headmen. Different parts of the rez have different ways of doing things. Ex. Some areas are more traditional than others.
Thank you for making these series, I am Taiwanese from East Asia, I am interested and researching American Indigenous culture, history and issue many years, your vedio data are very treasure for me, very thank you!❤️
Hi fellow Taiwanese! I am also Taiwanese born in Taimali and adopted to Canada. We also have Aboriginal tribes in the homeland. ☺️ I am half Paiwan, half Hokkien.
@@coffeebean_ Hi, nice to meet you! I am Hokkien too!(maybe I have plain indigenous ancestors but I cannot sure because we don't have record about it. My recorded first ancestor came to Taiwan almost 200 years ago.) I born and living in Taichung. Happy to meet you here 😊 I have been to Canada three times many years ago, I love Canada 🥰
Man, Peter, you're the real GOAT. This whole series of videos has been incredible, and I think more than any of your other videos truly gets at the heart of what it is that you've been aiming to do with your channel. Thank you for what you do.
It would be interesting if you could attend Gathering of Nations in April, in Albuquerque, biggest pow wow in North America. Once a year gathering of hundreds of tribes from US and Canada. A very inspiring and spectacular event!
that pow wow is the mcdonalds of culture if the indians are inviting large groups if whites it's just to get their money it's not real culture i am new mexican and so sick of our obessions with the past
Growing up in Farmington, this was an amazing inside look at the Navajo Nation Reservation and their culture. I've had many friends around me who came from all walks of life including the reservation, Kirtland, Aztec, Bloomfield, Shiprock, and many more. What I absolutely love about this video is that you not only brought attention to some of the unique attributes that the Navajo people and the reservation has, but also the struggles they go through everyday. It's extremely rare to see something like this and done so professionally on RUclips. Thank you for this video and the other videos you have made; it's important that people get to see this.
That’s right you worded this beautifully. I’m from Durango , co and moved to Aztec . All of Navajo nation and Southern Ute . I had friends and they were interesting amazing people from those tribes. But I didn’t really understand their cults since they didn’t speak on it a lot but I somewhat could relate to them and how close they were with their families. I’m from a Mexican familia which we also are very close to ours. But this video made me understand more about them and how fascinating their culture is. Thank you
love this series. Watching from Scotland. I am glad there are journalists/filmmakers like you, Peter who are still interested in letting people tell their own stories about their own clans. Thank you.
@@paranoid5881 Yes it's true that younger generations are more connected to the wider US, but there are many parts of reservations that don't even have running water or electricity. My friend is from the arctic and her village doesn't even have a supermarket so they have to hunt seals on ATV's (albeit with rifles.)
I am loving this series so much! I have found out that my great grandmother was Blackfoot. I wish my grandfather was still alive so I could ask questions about his mother. I don't know why it wasn't ever really talked about. I have always felt a kinship to the Native Americans and I've always watched so many documentaries and movies about them. I just wish I knew more about my great grandmother and her people and her life's journey and how she ended up marrying my great-grandfather and ending up settling in the Texas panhandle. Anyway, I'm a new subscriber and I am just so happy to have found your channel and this series. The grandmother is so precious. I could sit and listen to her sing praises to the Lord all day long! ❤️❤️❤️
I had the opportunity to work w/the Navajo Nation Police on the reservation near the end of my career. It was quite an eye opener and I found the Navajo, as well as the near by Hopi reservation, excellent hosts and very willing to share their customs and help me learn their way of life.
I was born in Shiprock,NM and am half white/half Navajo. I have lots of memories going to the Shiprock fair, the flea market (that you went to!) with my mom and getting Roast Mutton w/Green Chili! MMmm! Seeing Grandma made my heart melt.. :) I hear Shiprock is getting a hotel again, which would be good for the community, as the nearest hotel is in Farmington or Cortez. Thanks for the video and hopefully you can meet a real sheep herder one day!
Peter, I am enjoying your interviews and tours with people from different Native groups. You seem to me to be doing a good job of eliciting good information to share without being culturally intrusive. I worked in Gallup at the Indian hospital in the early 70's and it's very interesting to me to see how much things have changed, how much they are the same, and how much some of the cultural things that were lost to the boarding school years that preceded the years I worked there now seem to be coming back.
Growing up in New Mexico, it's so good to see these conversations. Also, this grandma is so sweet! I lost both my grandmothers, and I just teared up with her sweet voice. It's been such a lonely 2 years, I felt like I was hanging out with family and friends watching this. Blessing to you all
I could listen to you talk about this very interesting and beautiful people for hours and hours. Thank you. I was adopted at birth so I cannot claim my native blood so I like learning about all of the clans. Thank you ! And I think there’s something to be said on how respectful he is to everyone he meets and interviews !!
FYI. Just as Nick was explaining the Clans methods of introductions it dawned on me how the history of genetic DNA profiling came about. It was the Mormons that first started this so as to not intermarry themselves... Lol. FYI through 23Nme we were able to pinpoint 60% Trascan indigenous from the State of Michoacan Mex and being and knowing that we were already mostly Mex Indian my niece, whose dad and his family had always lived in El Paso TX did the genetic test too and hers turned out a higher percentage of Tarahumara INDIAN that roamed the territories from El Paso to the State Coahuila to the northern part of Jalisco and Michoacan. My grandmother lost her parents at a very young age and her n her sister were raised by her godparents in Mazamitla Jalisco. She was told she came from an area with mountains and forests with tall trees. It always makes we wonder about many that lose their way away from the tribes protection and lose identity. Even though my children have tested genetically with a minimum of 40-50% native bot my hubby and I are as white as can be. All I know is my grandma was Mex Indian and that by hubby's great grandma was pure Tarascan. As far I know each and everyone of us acquired different percentages of our parents genetics pool. And pinpointing the Indigenous genes is very difficult and tricky but I'm always up to be an honorary member of any tribe somewhere someday and find ways to help and interact in their greatest immediate needs. Supporting and promoting tribal businesses is the first step. Thanks to all of your testimonies and to Peter for his insight.
You can read Leading The Way book. It's issues come out every month. They talk about traditional ways and clans. They're sold all over the NN stores,except Bashas.🌻
I work in therapy in a hospital and once I met the wife of a Navajo code talker she was German. Had that thick German accent but she talked about meeting her husband during the war and his job as a Code talkers. It was very cool to learn about the both of them.
YOUR A LIE BECAUSE THE ARMY WOULD HAVE NEVER ALLOWED A CODE TALKER TO MENGLE WITH ANY ONE WHO RESEMBLED TO BE A GERMAN CITIZEN. I MEAN THEY WERE LITERALLY TOLD TO MAKE SURE NO CODE TALKER TO BE TAKEN PRISONER SO THEY WRRE TOLD TO KILL THEM BEFIRE THEY WERE CAPTURED
Wow, that is so cool! I've been hearing about the code talkers since I was a kid. My dad knew a lot about them. Who'd think they'd find a language that the Japanese couldn't break. They never did break the code. We had our GI Joe dolls being code talkers, Lol
Im Navajo and i love our elders. In our culture we are taught to take care of our elders. If they need help like with walking or holding the door or getting them wood. The elders are the most important. Even if we are being served food the elders eat first. I live in the city and my uncles have a ranch. So i live in both lifestyles. So alot of these lessons are taught to us. Many homes further out dont have running water or electricity. Im Navajo but i get mistaken as Mexican. Even when i traveled to the east coast people thought i was Mexican or latino. When i said i was Native American they freaked out because some people thought we were all dead. Also cattle and especially sheep are important to Navajo culture. The sheep were brought to us from the Spaniards when they came from Spain. Navajo culture is blended with cowboy culture and traditional culture. Also peter there is also some racism in the bordertowns around the rez. Like Farmington. Some Natives face discrimination. Just about an hour north of shiprock is the Ute tribe in colorado. Thats also an interesting tribe as well. There is mountain that is called "Sleeping Ute" because it looks like a Ute chief sleeping on his back.
Aww Masunii is such a bright light. My mom and grandma has the same problem, they were born at home and have to prove they are a USA citizen. Thank you for visiting our Dine nation. No the homes they go to they do pay a monthly rent. Thank you for bringing up Ashlynne. RIP Baby Cousin.
Peter, I Am approaching 82 Years. But I Learn So Much More About Life Thanks To You I Am Always Open Minded To All And Everyone I Am A Retired Police Officer I Have Witnessed All Walks of Life . All Of Us Just Want To love And Me Loved Thanks To You ❤❤❤❤
I worked in the Navajo nation for many years. My mom services a large portion with propane. I was out working the day ashlynne went missing and was found. It was such a sad, tragic day.
@@fandude7 Indigenous tribal folk are *not "Indians." They never have been! They are *not from India, nor are they descendants of people from India. They are *NOT "Indian," AT ALL. How long is it going to take for people to get that through their heads? That misbelief is 500 years old! You are calling people something they are *not! and you know better! It's a misnomer, a false label, a falsehood. 2+2=4, not 5! In the late fifteenth century, they didn't know better, but you do!
Thank you Nick and Amber for sharing your family, knowledge and culture with us. I'll never have the opportunity to see the Navajo Nation in any part, so this is such a wonderful experience. I hope your company, Spagoshi, is has many success. I'd really like to hear more about life on the Navajo Nation Reservation.
Seeing him hug his grandmother was just so heartwarming for me.. what a truly beautiful family what a connection they all have I wish I had that me and probably millions of others... .
Thanks Nick for explaining/introducing what Modern Natives are. This is what me and my family that left the Rez are and people often have a hard time understanding the concept.
Please, please make more videos like this. I LOVE the First Nation peoples, as I also come from First Nation of Caribbean natives. I cannot get enough of these tribes and their stories and history. God bless.
Well to make a long story short.. my ancestors were at war for their ancestral homelands with the Spanish invaders from the south when a Brand new group of european offspring whom called themselves american came from the eastern lands... They justified their murderous endeavours westward with a single phrase...MANIFEST DESTINY.
@@friedrice2912 Yeah that's not true. When colonizers first arrived to your native land, they weren't yet called Americans. That didn't come til DECADES later.
Wonderful! This is really my blessings been tried with hope, Dream, pray for over fourthly years , Thanks Peter Sir this video very important am looking for my tribe from S.E Asia: Like:( Jarru) Jarraii ( Rade) Banonk ( Bannar) Koho ( Steank) etc? May I be in touch? Or Member I have beautiful Ideas & Plans, Peter met with my wonderful brother and sister and lovely family Tribe, wishing long healthy happiness love & Peaceful
@@tcoker0416 just as i had implored that the creator of this video do their research as thorough as possible, i will ask you the same. My ancestral homelands reside within what is now known as the four corners. By the time that the european offspring whom I mentioned beforehand had illegally emigrated westward they had adopted the american nationality known to you.... Also thanks for agreeing with me although you wanted me to be incorrect.
Thank you so much for covering the precious people of our nation! They have been treated so poorly by the government. I am glad that you are taking the time to let them tell their story.
My mom had not birth certificate, she was born at home. It did create a little problem when she applied for Social Security but it was worked out. The fact that many reservation homes have no address had been used to try to keep them from being able to vote, in some states.
You should do more episodes around the Navajo Nation & in their own agency’s because each agency has their own struggles with going more in depth in the traditional ways of our people. Interviewing different people with their own opinions
Grandmother has the direct connection to the past, ancestors and the land. It's so heartening to see. She has a wonderful singing voice too. Thank You, thank you.
Love Grandma! I am very proud of these people who took up arms and became Windtalkers during WWII! They were not that far in time from the Indian wars yet they became defenders for this nation in both World Wars and continue doing so to the present time. I call them my brothers even though I am from a different background.
Thank you for introducing all these beautiful people to us and their way of life. You are so respectful and give us an insight into worlds we would never see. Much appreciated
These tales must be preserved for future generations to learn from. Thank You Peter for doing the hard work of setting up these visits and recording their stories and legacys of the land.
...you do realized Natives got youtube channels, twitch channels, , they tell their story's on nativetiktok...they don't always need white knights tryna act like Native Americans live without internet and phones...they're modern, cultured.
Love this series. He considers himself a modern Native…I’d also love to hear from a traditional native Navajo. I can’t get enough of these native culture series.
I absolutely love, Grandma Lena! I wish I could listen to her tell stories about growing up and listen to her sing! She is a beautiful spirit. Thank you for making me smile today and reminisce about my Grandmother. ❤❤❤
Thought it was interesting close to the beginning when asking about how they think native / indians want to be referred to and he said it is labels people on the outside want to put onto them - you can see it everywhere - outside world trying to create divisiveness amongst al of us. This was such a great interview - thank you for doing it.
That's so awesome. I grew up there in Shiprock, NM. I also moved away from there to Phoenix AZ. This brings back so much memories. Going to the Shiprock rock, the flea market, etc.... I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you.
I lived in las Cruces for 13years and I was blessed to have the chance to go to different rez's and I i just have to say that the most insightful experience I've ever had was at the gathering of the nations in Albuquerque nm
I love that the grandma's parting words to Peter were to read the Bible, specifically the books of Ephesians and Hebrews, for encouragement. I think I will start my New Year doing just that. Thank you, wise lady.
@@jamienaquin3918 so you're just gonna purposely ignore all the culture blends and wars and conflicts etc that happened between all the nations that were already here before first contact even happened. And only take issues with it when people sailed on boats to the same place doing the same shit only difference being skin tone
Thank you for being open to answering questions and teaching us. Also thank you to Grandma for expressing her experience at a residential school. I have met people who went to residential schools who felt they benefited from attending. Was it perfect? No. Not every experience is the same. Grandma deserves to experience Aloha.🌺
The guy being interviewed,Nick, Just his demeanor, so calm, content, talks just to convey and communicate, his heart and mind is grounded so deep..bet he's amazing to have around
Nick is awesome. Really made this documentary. Just seems like a great guy. The fact that grandma has that genuine accent was amazing. Enjoyed this piece a lot.
Wow! That's awesome how you are going reservation to reservation of different tribes, learning about their language, culture, etc. The Navajo reservation is a big place, you've only been to the northern part of the rez, there's the eastern, western, Central and there's Window Rock. Window Rock is the heart of the reservation. If you go deeper into the rez, there are actually a lot of beautiful places.
What a great video, I was sad that it was over. I live in Apache County Arizona bout 50 miles south of the res, right on the New Mexico border, next to the Zuni people and I can tell you that if you have never been out to the 4 corners region and eastern Arizona you can not imagine how vast it is out here. The Navajo nation res is massive, like some of the states back east. I strongly suggest never crossing it without a full tank of fuel and preferably an extra gallon or two in a can. Going north to south out of Utah into Arizona is very empty and gas stations or general township type setting is few and far between. Don't get lost, lol. Beautiful people, Beautiful place, I am blessed to live out here.
New to your channel with in the last month and this episode came up; loved it. I too am a fellow Native, I am a Cheyenne & Arapaho of Oklahoma but also Tonkawa Tribe, Ponca Tribe (and white). I grew up with Mormon beliefs but my first husband introduced me to a more traditional way of beliefs like peyote meetings and stomp dances - Here in Oklahoma there are many different tribes all over her so we are all very blended. But I am sure we aren't as big as the Navajos - because like a majority of the natives, here do get "Rev"enue check from the casinos they own. Also with all that money comes problems, adding to Tribal politics. Love the Channel !!
Hello, Peter ! Watched some of your really wonderful documentaries about Native Indian reservations in the US. THANK YOU TO ALL INTERVIEWED PEOPLE, WHO ARE OPEN and WELCOME ALL VIEWERS, TO EDUCATE US ABOUT YOUR BEAUTIFUL DIFFERENT CULTURES !!! SO VERY INTERESTING AND FASCINATING TO WATCH AND LEARN !!! You are doing a great job helping to educate people in a non-judgemental way. I'm a 50 year old US Citizen from San Diego, and have been living in Bavaria, Germany for many decades. I hope you continue doing these AWESOME documentaries!!! Your curiosity and specific questions are great. Greetings from Bavaria, Konstanze 😀😀😀😀😀😀 (April 2024)
I grew up and lived near the Nez Perce. Same story...patriotic, very kind, welcoming and just the best American's I'm so glad you asked the question about identification terms. I always hate it when other people put words in others mouths. Thank you!
I did a church mission, several months, on the Navajo Nation in the early 80's. This video made me cry. I miss these people so much. That experience was a deep life changer for someone in her early 20's. I have a heart for our original people. Peter, I wish I could tell you some of my experiences. I can't say in this text how deeply all of this affects me. I'm still crying. Thank you SO much for all you do, for your persistence in finding the truth about ALL the people groups of this spectacular country of ours. God bless you (and your wife) and keep you safe in all your travels.
Everyone in the states owes great gratitude to the natives. They are so forgiving and seem to be far beyond the conventional wisdom in dealing with life and history
The constitution is actually a native American document. The inbred Europeans weren't smart enough to create so they plagerized it and took all the credit for its genius
I've always been intrigued by Native American culture, my brother in law's best friend in Native American He's Shoshone from Southern Idaho. The more I watched and learned from Nick, the more everything that I've learned from my brother in law's friend makes more sense.
We're going to release some videos of her telling stories and songs, since there is a huge demand. Thank you very much for the kind words. She is our center to the family.
Kia Ora from New Zealand. Stumbled across your channel by chance. Navajo, a fascinating insight! The beauty of the internet, allowing armchair travelers to explore other nations, other cultures.. we learn so much. Thanks for sharing.
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Took a look at their website - wow... would have liked hearing you talk a little more about their business. Hope lots of people look at their site and hire them for their film productions. It is great to see people from the "rez" working in modern tech industries and being successful. They are setting great examples for the rest of the people what you can achieve.
Hey Peter! This episode you filmed in my home state New Mexico! I hope you enjoyed the clear skies, amazing sunsets, & friendly people. I see you had a chance to taste NM green chile, what did you think of it?
Can’t wait to see your next episode!
There was a true movie War movie called windtalkers with the Navajo Indians in the Marines and it had Nicholas Cage in the movie check out that movie it's called windtalkers you'll like that movie based on a true story
There's a true war movie called windtalkers based on the Navajo Indians starring Nicolas Cage check out that movie it's very good
@PeterSantenello I was born at home myself and not in a hospital now days it's damn near impossible to get any paperwork to prove someone was born here. It took me over 2 years contacting the Bureau of Vital Statistics showing anything and everything I could to prove I was born here in the states. They might be able to do the same to get Gma the correct paoerwork
The grandmother is absolutely a National Treasure--what a sweet and gracious lady!
We're going to be releasing some videos of her at our other family gatherings and sharing stories. Ahe' hee
Her NOT having a birth certificate is a blessing!
@@Spagoshi Aooʼ
Many say the federal supervisors want the natives to be all alcoholics. Sad
@@robertcornelius3514 I believe that. Sounds like something the government would do. Easier to control people that are under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Sad, but true.
The little girl murdered...her name is Ashlynn Mike. Prayers to her family and may she rest in peace. When Peter paused to hear the calm in the air and the beautiful sky, my only hope is that Ashlynn felt that peace and beauty as the ancestors came to take her home.
It is good you listed a name, never forget a name of a victim! Hope she is at peace. So many native crimes never get solved.
That gave me chills, she's safely home
The ancestors know about everything.
May Ashlynn Rest In Peace.
We will never have a nuclear war. Off worlders are disarming all that happen to be armed during a trial readiness…wait that doesn’t make sense….same as rehearsal, what’s the word I’m looking for??
The grandmother is one of those people who is so at peace within herself. She is a treasure to be respected and loved. It would do us all well to listen to her. God bless her.👍
The guy being interviewed is a gem of a human. No hatred in his heart. Intellectual and pragmatic. If the world had more of these guys we would function far better.
There is a lot of them outside city counties
There are lots of people like this, everywhere in the world. The problem is that they are not the people in power.
If the world had more white people like this Navajo man and peter their would had been no genocide and atrocities and the majority of mass shootings
Agreed, I love what he said about racism
Hopefully he would be the new liberal. If that is a reality. Or a new meaning...
For a birth certificate contact your local US Congressman. He/She will ask her to talk in her native language and that is all is needed. I knew a Navajo woman in college who had this same problem, as she was born in a hogan and her birth was never recorded. There are no known people who can speak Navajo outside of the USA. So we are all Din'e, of the USA.
Wow, that's interesting to know that the language is only spoken in America.
Maybe we should all bombard the Congressmen!!
@@jicalzadall the tribes languages are exclusive to the western hemisphere, most North America solely
@@jicalzadwatch the movie Windtalkers. It is about WW2 when the US military used Navajo natives as code talkers during the war.
Came to the comments to see if grandma got some help with her birth certificate. Thank you for helping. I can sleep tonight...she was just so sweet.
"The stupidest questions are the ones that aren't asked" - Nick.
Amen!!
My favorite thing to say
Or the other saying- no such thing as a stupid question only a stupid answer
Met a Navajo Code Talker in 2017. Amazing man who had tears in his eyes when I shook his hand and thanked him for his service. He thanked me for knowing that part of history. He died last year and I was so sad to hear that.
Semper Fi may the Marine brother Rest In Peace thank you so much for thanking him.
Peter, thank you for recognizing the Indigenous people of our country. They have been long overlooked and you’re doing a good job recognizing them.
I remember that. He was such a great man.
If you never seen Wind talkers you should check it out. Great movie about the Code Talkers.
@@abstr4cted496 great movie
Nick is self-confident, honest, open-minded, intelligent, culturally competent and very sympathetic. Great guy! Learned a lot.
Grandma is a natural treasure❤️ What a life she’s lived.
Hey Peter, love your videos, I myself am Navajo a quick comment about grandma and her status situation . I believe the grammar school she attended would have proof of her residence in America. Also, may be hiring a lawyer or a legal representative can help fix her status and even the US Army.
Yes! See my comment…check the LDS library to see if they filmed the early county or tribal records.
Whenever they bring in these new "rules" for ID, it's never for the benefit of the people. It's absolutely shocking that they've put so many obstacles in this lady's path. Personally, I would happily not sign up to their New Mexico ID - these things are tools of the New World Order to oppress the people and not being able to fly within the boundaries of your own country without it is proof of that. They want you tracked 'n traced. The removal of native language, culture and appearance is a common method of subduing a nation. We've suffered that from the English Government in the UK - all four of our countries, in fact. I am in Scotland and our language, tartan and bagpipes were illegal for a time. Even when I was young, we were made to feel that our own language was inferior. In Wales, they even banned writing materials. We all harbour bad feelings towards our own Government. Nothing has changed. You can't trust Governments to have "their" peoples' best interests at heart.
This is a great video. My in-laws and kids are Navajo. Video covers quite a bit….Religion, military tradition, boarding schools, tribal law, kinship, connection to the land, traditional teachings, current issues, and of course food. Thank you for being respectful and understanding. A lot of times non-Navajos come on the rez and forget that they are guest.
Gerry love your words. I wish our language was more of a focus because that’s where that is the foundation.
My late brother Randy was half native American Hopi I believe (half brother by my father).
My late niece's best friends (3 sisters) parents live up there. I love the indigenous peoples history. My mother's parents both have Indian blood (IDK what%) I want so bad to learn my family lineage.
I found MORE than what I already knew about my mom's side. My father's side i did learn a little bit more than what I had already known... Indigenous Americas- Mexico / Texas (Dad's side I'm sure). My DNA results say 31% but IDK if this is between both parents? I've had my DNA results since 2018 and yet to sort it out. I need to figure out how to read it correctly. HELP ME LoL
EDIT: Had to edit some of my poor grammar LoL
I wish we never became anything more than guests.
Navajo Nation is proud and powerful. Much respect, Japan
Not very many people take the time to interview natives like you do. Keep it up you are doing a great thing.
I'm as white as the driven snow but when I worked in SW Montana I loved going to Pow Wows in Missoula and Bozeman. It was funny because I was treated very well and Native girls seemed to take great interest in me. I was only passing through and didn't want to open up that box.
They have tiktok, they talk about their culture...it's not like they don't have youtube channels, vlogs, twitch, because they do. Plus they can speak for themselves on themselves.
@@RealJeep it's good you interacted with the., feels weird when some random vlogger trys to "interview" them when they obviously got social media to, it's not like trying sneak into North Korean. People are funny.
But the man got a little upset when he asked him, how to call them, Navajo, Indian American etc . Don't know why, people are so sensitive, they see racism everywhere! He had the opportunity to talk about it and help people understand instead of getting upset!
Nick nailed it... it's "liberal discrimination"... where the white liberal believes "you guys need to be recognized and we'll do that for you" ... "but we (Dine) have been through so much... we can figure it out ourselves." Very honorable view and wise.
Spoken by a man who married a white liberal and took fed money
Exactly!
It's only a "certain crowd" that are all up in arms with the politically correct terms they change repeatedly
@@1976mcfarlaneit’s also a certain crowd that calls regular native Americans in red states Mexicans telling them to cross back to their country when we are literally born here and guess what I’m Native American
@@Elchampolinbellacado I guess at least the people who have concern for how aboriginal people are addressed at least mean well, even if misguided at times. Feels like it would be preferable to the absolute ignorance of people that don't even understand the history of the land they live on and the peoples who lived their long before white man came. I put a lot of weight in intent, even if we go too far at times, and end up confusing issues which matter with those that don't .
@@tyrantworm7392 "I put a lot of weight in intent" - The road to hell is paved with good intentions
I've watched 3 of these videos including this one. This has been very educational/informative & I personally think that the people involved in helping make these videos should be applauded. These videos should be part of the education of all North American schools as mandatory education. I would feel so privileged to meet & talk to any one of the people involved in these videos especially the Grandmother.
i just found this and I’m so glad. I’m watching every single thing this man is making! What an absolute gem he is creating for us all to learn about cultures all over. Thank you so much
This is a very good analogy, statement & truth. 💯 % agreed💜
The grandma was amazing! So full of light and love, funny, welcoming and so proud to share their family history with Peter.
I love the Grandma. Beautiful singing and such a warm personality. Everyone he interviewed was so welcoming.
As a modern Pawnee/Seminole,raised in and off a rez,…you sir are an amazing filmographer! Thank you so much for your work
Ethnographer would be more appropriate.
salas ??🇲🇽🇲🇽😂😂🔥🔥
Hey! Nick is a family friend of my siblings, such an awesome talented guy! So happy our culture and our land gets recognition!
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What a wonderful family. Thanks for share this.
That’s Eastern Navajo rez, now drive an hour and half to Central Navajo rez and interview someone from the area and then another hour and half to Western Navajo rez to get the whole experience.
I lived in Ganado for about 2 years back in 90 i believe with my dad who was helping build the new hospital at the time
Agreed. Our people didn't have one chief, we had bands which were all led by headmen. Different parts of the rez have different ways of doing things. Ex. Some areas are more traditional than others.
Yup, my husband is from black masa near page, very traditional.
Shiprock is Northern rez :)
Or go to the gathering of the nations in Albuquerque
Nick seems like such a genuinely kind pure intelligent person. Love this series, really opens our eyes.
Opens your eyes in what way?
The men being interviewed he is super nice and knowledge and his wife. I loved his gramma she is so cute. 😊😂😂😂
Ye..agree 100
He's very nice handsome man.
Thank you for making these series, I am Taiwanese from East Asia, I am interested and researching American Indigenous culture, history and issue many years, your vedio data are very treasure for me, very thank you!❤️
Hi fellow Taiwanese! I am also Taiwanese born in Taimali and adopted to Canada. We also have Aboriginal tribes in the homeland. ☺️ I am half Paiwan, half Hokkien.
@@coffeebean_ Hi, nice to meet you!
I am Hokkien too!(maybe I have plain indigenous ancestors but I cannot sure because we don't have record about it. My recorded first ancestor came to Taiwan almost 200 years ago.)
I born and living in Taichung.
Happy to meet you here 😊
I have been to Canada three times many years ago, I love Canada 🥰
Man, Peter, you're the real GOAT. This whole series of videos has been incredible, and I think more than any of your other videos truly gets at the heart of what it is that you've been aiming to do with your channel. Thank you for what you do.
It would be interesting if you could attend Gathering of Nations in April, in Albuquerque, biggest pow wow in North America. Once a year gathering of hundreds of tribes from US and Canada. A very inspiring and spectacular event!
that pow wow is the mcdonalds of culture if the indians are inviting large groups if whites it's just to get their money it's not real culture i am new mexican and so sick of our obessions with the past
@@carlosmartinez6227 Hmmm. K.
It's okay. it's commercialized af.. there are definitely way better powwows to go to. like He Sapa Wacipi in Black Hills or Mandaree ND
Medicine Lodge Kansas has a great pow wow event once a year !!!
I agree I wished filmer would go too!
The old lady singing was absolutely priceless a sheep herder a cheerleader a track star wow the changes she's witnessed. She's an extinct
Growing up in Farmington, this was an amazing inside look at the Navajo Nation Reservation and their culture. I've had many friends around me who came from all walks of life including the reservation, Kirtland, Aztec, Bloomfield, Shiprock, and many more. What I absolutely love about this video is that you not only brought attention to some of the unique attributes that the Navajo people and the reservation has, but also the struggles they go through everyday. It's extremely rare to see something like this and done so professionally on RUclips. Thank you for this video and the other videos you have made; it's important that people get to see this.
That’s right you worded this beautifully. I’m from Durango , co and moved to Aztec . All of Navajo nation and Southern Ute . I had friends and they were interesting amazing people from those tribes. But I didn’t really understand their cults since they didn’t speak on it a lot but I somewhat could relate to them and how close they were with their families. I’m from a Mexican familia which we also are very close to ours. But this video made me understand more about them and how fascinating their culture is. Thank you
love this series. Watching from Scotland. I am glad there are journalists/filmmakers like you, Peter who are still interested in letting people tell their own stories about their own clans. Thank you.
Ireland here.
They tell their story's on nativetiktok and youtube, they're modern. Its not like they're stuck in the 1940s.
@@paranoid5881 Yes it's true that younger generations are more connected to the wider US, but there are many parts of reservations that don't even have running water or electricity. My friend is from the arctic and her village doesn't even have a supermarket so they have to hunt seals on ATV's (albeit with rifles.)
I am loving this series so much! I have found out that my great grandmother was Blackfoot. I wish my grandfather was still alive so I could ask questions about his mother. I don't know why it wasn't ever really talked about. I have always felt a kinship to the Native Americans and I've always watched so many documentaries and movies about them. I just wish I knew more about my great grandmother and her people and her life's journey and how she ended up marrying my great-grandfather and ending up settling in the Texas panhandle. Anyway, I'm a new subscriber and I am just so happy to have found your channel and this series. The grandmother is so precious. I could sit and listen to her sing praises to the Lord all day long! ❤️❤️❤️
I had the opportunity to work w/the Navajo Nation Police on the reservation near the end of my career. It was quite an eye opener and I found the Navajo, as well as the near by Hopi reservation, excellent hosts and very willing to share their customs and help me learn their way of life.
I was born in Shiprock,NM and am half white/half Navajo. I have lots of memories going to the Shiprock fair, the flea market (that you went to!) with my mom and getting Roast Mutton w/Green Chili! MMmm! Seeing Grandma made my heart melt.. :) I hear Shiprock is getting a hotel again, which would be good for the community, as the nearest hotel is in Farmington or Cortez. Thanks for the video and hopefully you can meet a real sheep herder one day!
i saw the mutton and green chili on the menu and really want to try it
Peter, I am enjoying your interviews and tours with people from different Native groups. You seem to me to be doing a good job of eliciting good information to share without being culturally intrusive. I worked in Gallup at the Indian hospital in the early 70's and it's very interesting to me to see how much things have changed, how much they are the same, and how much some of the cultural things that were lost to the boarding school years that preceded the years I worked there now seem to be coming back.
Growing up in New Mexico, it's so good to see these conversations. Also, this grandma is so sweet! I lost both my grandmothers, and I just teared up with her sweet voice. It's been such a lonely 2 years, I felt like I was hanging out with family and friends watching this. Blessing to you all
I could listen to you talk about this very interesting and beautiful people for hours and hours. Thank you. I was adopted at birth so I cannot claim my native blood so I like learning about all of the clans. Thank you ! And I think there’s something to be said on how respectful he is to everyone he meets and interviews !!
Well if you join 23andme you may find DNA relatives.
Yes do your ancestry and find out.
Now it's time for Los Lonely Boys 1969 and Carlos Santana . ✌️
FYI. Just as Nick was explaining the Clans methods of introductions it dawned on me how the history of genetic DNA profiling came about. It was the Mormons that first started this so as to not intermarry themselves... Lol. FYI through 23Nme we were able to pinpoint 60% Trascan indigenous from the State of Michoacan Mex and being and knowing that we were already mostly Mex Indian my niece, whose dad and his family had always lived in El Paso TX did the genetic test too and hers turned out a higher percentage of Tarahumara INDIAN that roamed the territories from El Paso to the State Coahuila to the northern part of Jalisco and Michoacan. My grandmother lost her parents at a very young age and her n her sister were raised by her godparents in Mazamitla Jalisco. She was told she came from an area with mountains and forests with tall trees. It always makes we wonder about many that lose their way away from the tribes protection and lose identity. Even though my children have tested genetically with a minimum of 40-50% native bot my hubby and I are as white as can be. All I know is my grandma was Mex Indian and that by hubby's great grandma was pure Tarascan. As far I know each and everyone of us acquired different percentages of our parents genetics pool. And pinpointing the Indigenous genes is very difficult and tricky but I'm always up to be an honorary member of any tribe somewhere someday and find ways to help and interact in their greatest immediate needs. Supporting and promoting tribal businesses is the first step. Thanks to all of your testimonies and to Peter for his insight.
You can read Leading The Way book. It's issues come out every month. They talk about traditional ways and clans. They're sold all over the NN stores,except Bashas.🌻
I work in therapy in a hospital and once I met the wife of a Navajo code talker she was German. Had that thick German accent but she talked about meeting her husband during the war and his job as a Code talkers. It was very cool to learn about the both of them.
YOUR A LIE BECAUSE THE ARMY WOULD HAVE NEVER ALLOWED A CODE TALKER TO MENGLE WITH ANY ONE WHO RESEMBLED TO BE A GERMAN CITIZEN. I MEAN THEY WERE LITERALLY TOLD TO MAKE SURE NO CODE TALKER TO BE TAKEN PRISONER SO THEY WRRE TOLD TO KILL THEM BEFIRE THEY WERE CAPTURED
Wow, that is so cool! I've been hearing about the code talkers since I was a kid.
My dad knew a lot about them.
Who'd think they'd find a language that the Japanese couldn't break.
They never did break the code.
We had our GI Joe dolls being code talkers, Lol
Im Navajo and i love our elders. In our culture we are taught to take care of our elders. If they need help like with walking or holding the door or getting them wood. The elders are the most important. Even if we are being served food the elders eat first. I live in the city and my uncles have a ranch. So i live in both lifestyles. So alot of these lessons are taught to us. Many homes further out dont have running water or electricity. Im Navajo but i get mistaken as Mexican. Even when i traveled to the east coast people thought i was Mexican or latino. When i said i was Native American they freaked out because some people thought we were all dead. Also cattle and especially sheep are important to Navajo culture. The sheep were brought to us from the Spaniards when they came from Spain. Navajo culture is blended with cowboy culture and traditional culture. Also peter there is also some racism in the bordertowns around the rez. Like Farmington. Some Natives face discrimination. Just about an hour north of shiprock is the Ute tribe in colorado. Thats also an interesting tribe as well. There is mountain that is called "Sleeping Ute" because it looks like a Ute chief sleeping on his back.
Not much to do in ute mountain reservation though 😕
Don’t the Pueblos discriminate against Navajos as well?
@@Kon20 ummm not sure. I do have pueblo friends from Jemez, Laguna and Santo domingo and some of my family are half Laguna pueblo and Navajo.
@@Kon20 yep I'm from a pueblo and all the elders talk crap about Navajos I don't know why I have nothing against them
What are the biggest needs for your tribe?
Aww Masunii is such a bright light. My mom and grandma has the same problem, they were born at home and have to prove they are a USA citizen. Thank you for visiting our Dine nation. No the homes they go to they do pay a monthly rent. Thank you for bringing up Ashlynne. RIP Baby Cousin.
Peter, I Am approaching 82 Years. But I Learn So Much More About Life Thanks To You
I Am Always Open Minded To All And Everyone
I Am A Retired Police Officer
I Have Witnessed All Walks of Life . All Of Us Just Want To love And Me Loved
Thanks To You ❤❤❤❤
I worked in the Navajo nation for many years. My mom services a large portion with propane. I was out working the day ashlynne went missing and was found. It was such a sad, tragic day.
❤
Peter, I'm thoroughly enjoying your Indian reservation series. Thanks!
If you know people in or from India, or their descendants, they are "Indian."
@@cacatr4495 Yes, but in this context, the Indians are from here, US. Cheers
@@fandude7
Indigenous tribal folk are *not "Indians." They never have been! They are *not from India, nor are they descendants of people from India. They are *NOT "Indian," AT ALL. How long is it going to take for people to get that through their heads? That misbelief is 500 years old! You are calling people something they are *not! and you know better! It's a misnomer, a false label, a falsehood. 2+2=4, not 5! In the late fifteenth century, they didn't know better, but you do!
Thank you Nick and Amber for sharing your family, knowledge and culture with us. I'll never have the opportunity to see the Navajo Nation in any part, so this is such a wonderful experience. I hope your company, Spagoshi, is has many success. I'd really like to hear more about life on the Navajo Nation Reservation.
Ahe' hee (thanks) for the nice words. We have some more Navajo Nation stories on our channel.
@@Spagoshiou should visit, everyone should once in their life. We even got lost when we went, just like Peter. Lol.
I am watching your videos in Germany and find them very interesting.
Thank you for your work and all the honest and proud people all around the world!
Macht jemand diese Art von RUclips-Inhalten oder -Videos in Ihrem Land?
Seeing him hug his grandmother was just so heartwarming for me.. what a truly beautiful family what a connection they all have I wish I had that me and probably millions of others...
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Yes, the beautiful, loving connection between the generations is so heartwarming to witness.
Their great grandparents and grandparents suffered through a lot of it all.
Grandma is a treasure. She deserves a passport, at the very least.
this guy and his family is so wholesome :) thank you for opening up and sharing with us so much of yourself and your people. blessings from Denmark
This entire series has been absolutely amazing and could not be more educational and enjoyable! Thanks Amber and Nick 🌞🙏
Thanks Nick for explaining/introducing what Modern Natives are. This is what me and my family that left the Rez are and people often have a hard time understanding the concept.
Just recently took a road trip to Taos and Santa Fe. The Navajo people are so kind and beautiful. New Mexico and the people have my heart.
Please, please make more videos like this. I LOVE the First Nation peoples, as I also come from First Nation of Caribbean natives. I cannot get enough of these tribes and their stories and history. God bless.
Well to make a long story short.. my ancestors were at war for their ancestral homelands with the Spanish invaders from the south when a Brand new group of european offspring whom called themselves american came from the eastern lands... They justified their murderous endeavours westward with a single phrase...MANIFEST DESTINY.
@@friedrice2912 Yeah that's not true. When colonizers first arrived to your native land, they weren't yet called Americans. That didn't come til DECADES later.
Wonderful! This is really my blessings been tried with hope, Dream, pray for over fourthly years , Thanks Peter Sir this video very important am looking for my tribe from S.E Asia: Like:( Jarru) Jarraii ( Rade) Banonk ( Bannar) Koho ( Steank) etc? May I be in touch? Or Member I have beautiful Ideas & Plans, Peter met with my wonderful brother and sister and lovely family Tribe, wishing long healthy happiness love & Peaceful
@@tcoker0416 just as i had implored that the creator of this video do their research as thorough as possible, i will ask you the same. My ancestral homelands reside within what is now known as the four corners. By the time that the european offspring whom I mentioned beforehand had illegally emigrated westward they had adopted the american nationality known to you.... Also thanks for agreeing with me although you wanted me to be incorrect.
@Tigerbear Monkeyman I like your style!!
Thank you so much for covering the precious people of our nation! They have been treated so poorly by the government. I am glad that you are taking the time to let them tell their story.
My mom had not birth certificate, she was born at home. It did create a little problem when she applied for Social Security but it was worked out. The fact that many reservation homes have no address had been used to try to keep them from being able to vote, in some states.
Peter's so good at asking good questions and being quite, letting the people tell what is important to themselves and their community.
What a wonderful family, the grandmother really holds everyone together
Yes she does & we surround her with love & support. Ahe' hee
You should do more episodes around the Navajo Nation & in their own agency’s because each agency has their own struggles with going more in depth in the traditional ways of our people. Interviewing different people with their own opinions
Grandmother is an absolute treasure! I'd love to stay with her long enough to hear all her stories! I hope her family is listening & remembering...
Grandmother has the direct connection to the past, ancestors and the land. It's so heartening to see. She has a wonderful singing voice too. Thank You, thank you.
Love Grandma! I am very proud of these people who took up arms and became Windtalkers during WWII! They were not that far in time from the Indian wars yet they became defenders for this nation in both World Wars and continue doing so to the present time. I call them my brothers even though I am from a different background.
Thank you for introducing all these beautiful people to us and their way of life. You are so respectful and give us an insight into worlds we would never see. Much appreciated
These tales must be preserved for future generations to learn from. Thank You Peter for doing the hard work of setting up these visits and recording their stories and legacys of the land.
...you do realized Natives got youtube channels, twitch channels, , they tell their story's on nativetiktok...they don't always need white knights tryna act like Native Americans live without internet and phones...they're modern, cultured.
Love this series. He considers himself a modern Native…I’d also love to hear from a traditional native Navajo. I can’t get enough of these native culture series.
Grandma made me tear up, she reminds me of my momma who took her journey to the spirit world. Feel lost without her. Beautiful soul’s
The world needs more people with Nick's wisdom.
I absolutely love, Grandma Lena! I wish I could listen to her tell stories about growing up and listen to her sing! She is a beautiful spirit. Thank you for making me smile today and reminisce about my Grandmother. ❤❤❤
Thought it was interesting close to the beginning when asking about how they think native / indians want to be referred to and he said it is labels people on the outside want to put onto them - you can see it everywhere - outside world trying to create divisiveness amongst al of us. This was such a great interview - thank you for doing it.
That's so awesome. I grew up there in Shiprock, NM. I also moved away from there to Phoenix AZ. This brings back so much memories. Going to the Shiprock rock, the flea market, etc.... I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you.
I lived in las Cruces for 13years and I was blessed to have the chance to go to different rez's and I i just have to say that the most insightful experience I've ever had was at the gathering of the nations in Albuquerque nm
I love that the grandma's parting words to Peter were to read the Bible, specifically the books of Ephesians and Hebrews, for encouragement. I think I will start my New Year doing just that. Thank you, wise lady.
I've heard 3 times in the last week something mentioned about Ephesians. Totally separate unrelated videos/topics, maybe I should read it!😊
It's sad that she's lost her culture. As a Native I'm trying to cleanse myself of colonized brainwashing. That said, what a beautiful soul she is.
@@jamienaquin3918cultures evolve, cultures fuse, don't let hate control you.
@ianschmitt4991 Yes, cultures fuse and evolve. However, this isn't the case. The cross was forced upon us. This isn't a case of evolution or fusing.
@@jamienaquin3918 so you're just gonna purposely ignore all the culture blends and wars and conflicts etc that happened between all the nations that were already here before first contact even happened. And only take issues with it when people sailed on boats to the same place doing the same shit only difference being skin tone
You do such a good job interviewing people.. You let them talk without interuption. As always ,great job!
Thank you for being open to answering questions and teaching us. Also thank you to Grandma for expressing her experience at a residential school. I have met people who went to residential schools who felt they benefited from attending. Was it perfect? No. Not every experience is the same.
Grandma deserves to experience Aloha.🌺
Nick is such a genuinely kind human being.
We appreciate all of your hard work and effort. May God bless you all the way.
The guy being interviewed,Nick,
Just his demeanor, so calm, content, talks just to convey and communicate, his heart and mind is grounded so deep..bet he's amazing to have around
Nick is awesome. Really made this documentary. Just seems like a great guy. The fact that grandma has that genuine accent was amazing. Enjoyed this piece a lot.
Ahe' hee
@@Spagoshi Нема на чему! Поздрав
@@djolecar88 ?
Yeah, he sure seems genuine, intelligent & very open minded. Great episode.
Couldn’t have clicked faster! LOVE this series!
The Grandma made me miss my Grandma. 😢
My Grandma was always singing and laughing…she was literally the best. That Grandma needs to be treasured. 💛💛💛
Me too. I felt exactly the same way when I saw and heard her. Miss my Grandma
Wow! That's awesome how you are going reservation to reservation of different tribes, learning about their language, culture, etc. The Navajo reservation is a big place, you've only been to the northern part of the rez, there's the eastern, western, Central and there's Window Rock. Window Rock is the heart of the reservation. If you go deeper into the rez, there are actually a lot of beautiful places.
What a great video, I was sad that it was over. I live in Apache County Arizona bout 50 miles south of the res, right on the New Mexico border, next to the Zuni people and I can tell you that if you have never been out to the 4 corners region and eastern Arizona you can not imagine how vast it is out here. The Navajo nation res is massive, like some of the states back east. I strongly suggest never crossing it without a full tank of fuel and preferably an extra gallon or two in a can. Going north to south out of Utah into Arizona is very empty and gas stations or general township type setting is few and far between. Don't get lost, lol. Beautiful people, Beautiful place, I am blessed to live out here.
New to your channel with in the last month and this episode came up; loved it. I too am a fellow Native, I am a Cheyenne & Arapaho of Oklahoma but also Tonkawa Tribe, Ponca Tribe (and white). I grew up with Mormon beliefs but my first husband introduced me to a more traditional way of beliefs like peyote meetings and stomp dances - Here in Oklahoma there are many different tribes all over her so we are all very blended. But I am sure we aren't as big as the Navajos - because like a majority of the natives, here do get "Rev"enue check from the casinos they own. Also with all that money comes problems, adding to Tribal politics. Love the Channel !!
I love grandma. So full of energy and such deep faith.
Your video showed the fantastic laughter and joy found among ALL THE TRIBES. Thank you 💓💓💓💓💓
Hello, Peter !
Watched some of your really wonderful documentaries about Native Indian reservations in the US.
THANK YOU TO ALL INTERVIEWED PEOPLE, WHO ARE OPEN and WELCOME ALL VIEWERS, TO EDUCATE US ABOUT YOUR BEAUTIFUL DIFFERENT CULTURES !!! SO VERY INTERESTING AND FASCINATING TO WATCH AND LEARN !!!
You are doing a great job helping to educate people in a non-judgemental way.
I'm a 50 year old US Citizen from San Diego, and have been living in Bavaria, Germany for many decades.
I hope you continue doing these AWESOME documentaries!!!
Your curiosity and specific questions are great.
Greetings from Bavaria,
Konstanze 😀😀😀😀😀😀
(April 2024)
I grew up and lived near the Nez Perce. Same story...patriotic, very kind, welcoming and just the best American's I'm so glad you asked the question about identification terms. I always hate it when other people put words in others mouths. Thank you!
We're posting a video about Nez Perce on our channel this coming weekend. We hope you'll enjoy it 🤙🏾
I did a church mission, several months, on the Navajo Nation in the early 80's. This video made me cry. I miss these people so much. That experience was a deep life changer for someone in her early 20's. I have a heart for our original people. Peter, I wish I could tell you some of my experiences. I can't say in this text how deeply all of this affects me. I'm still crying. Thank you SO much for all you do, for your persistence in finding the truth about ALL the people groups of this spectacular country of ours. God bless you (and your wife) and keep you safe in all your travels.
Great job. Nick. You summed it up great. I totally love Grandma. ❤
Gosh, what a sweet grandmother. Blessing over her and the family.
Everyone in the states owes great gratitude to the natives. They are so forgiving and seem to be far beyond the conventional wisdom in dealing with life and history
The constitution is actually a native American document. The inbred Europeans weren't smart enough to create so they plagerized it and took all the credit for its genius
Beautifully said
@@jjhuffstutler338: It's not sad! We're alive and living! & read your Bible.
We have many Gods that are not in your bible book. Who said it's not sad? You!
They used to scalp the white man and wear his scalp on their belt as a trophy!
I've always been intrigued by Native American culture, my brother in law's best friend in Native American He's Shoshone from Southern Idaho. The more I watched and learned from Nick, the more everything that I've learned from my brother in law's friend makes more sense.
Omg! Their grandma is so adorable. Wish I can meet her. All of you. Take care...
We're going to release some videos of her telling stories and songs, since there is a huge demand. Thank you very much for the kind words. She is our center to the family.
I love Grandma! So sweet. At 14:03, the unclear part is a book of the bible. She's encouraging people to read the books of Ephesians and Hebrews.
Found your channel a few days ago. Am diving deep ! Appreciate the respect you show to the locals on your itineraries. Your guides are superb.
Granny has a beautiful spirit ! This is a great series , amazing content .
Wow! Nick and wife are awesome people, really enjoyed the way he explained everything, thank you Nick and thank you Peter!
The grandmas sang the same song that I listened to at my dads funeral. man it brought tears to my eyes and so many memories
Hey, Peter. You might consider doing a video on Tucson and the Pascua Yaqui reservation. They've got a great history and it'd make a great video!
I absolutely love Grandma! I could spend all day listening to her!
I loved watching this. Nick and Amber are great hosts.
Kia Ora from New Zealand. Stumbled across your channel by chance. Navajo, a fascinating insight! The beauty of the internet, allowing armchair travelers to explore other nations, other cultures.. we learn so much. Thanks for sharing.
Felt right at home with these people. Heart warming.
Probably cause they were rich, Christian Navajos
Go see the real rez, then you would be thinking otherwise.
I dare you.
Funny…I didn’t see you in the video…
Love these folks ... and that grandmother is one sweet soul. Pray she has many days ahead. Thanks for the video Peter.
Peter knocked it out of the park again 🤙🏼 amazing people, amazing series 🙌🏼
“That’s a action story right there,” love my Navajo grandmas
BLESS GRANDMA SHE IS SO SWEET AND JUST SO CUTE LOVE HER I TAKE Care OF OLD PEOPLE WOULD LOVE TO TAKE CARE OF HER SHE HAS SUCH A GOOD ENERGY ABOUT HER