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What an honor for all of us to meet and learn from the Zuni tribe, beautiful people, beautiful country side they live in. Merry Christmas from Southern Illinois !
I am a Tibetan Buddhist who was Blessed to live in Zuni back in early 90's & worked for the Division of Alcoholism. I feel the Zuni & Hopi are the 2 Tribes who are most like Tibetans. And from my understanding, the Zuni language is more like Hopi than it resembles the languages of the other 18 Pueblos. My dad was part Yankton. Dakota, to me, seems to a few similarities to Japanese! I feel the Hopi "Time of The Great Purification" is upon us. I now live in the Sacred 4 Corners region, a few miles from Mesa Verde. I wish to announce The Return of The Mother, Maja Prajnaparamita.
It’s bc the Zuni and a lot of other tribes are mixed between Asian and aztec thousands of years ago Mongolians Chineses and etc migrated/expanded over the land bridge into Alaska settling all through north and South America the Olmec are the earliest exaample of these two cultures colliding
National Geographic's Human Genome Project results for my Mom (a mestiza from El Salvador) descended from an ancestral group that split into three branches 10,000-20,000 years ago. Her ancestral group crossed the Bering Straits from Siberia and traveled along West Coast all the way to Central America and beyond. Some members continued on as far as the Amazon Forest! Proven DNA trail. The other two branches, one went to Korea, the other to northern Japan, probably linked to modern Mongolians and Ainu. This happened more than 10,000-20,000 years ago. (Even today, there are Yakut tribals in Siberia.) And of course, other groups/tribes spread out and settled elsewhere. My mom's ancestral group had to cross modern-day Kazakhstan to reach Siberia and left DNA imprint there along the journey according to the Human Genome Project. Tribal map of North America is amazing. The main tribes in Central America became known as the Mayans.
@@montyyork7977 Hopi oral history says 60,000 years ago. NW University in Chicago did a DNA match on a fingerbone found in 2009 in a cave on the Altai Mtns that proved 40,000. Now i tried to find that Research & its been obscured. They came in reed raft/boats. The Dine came 20,000 years ago over the land bridge. It was found on the 70's by doctors delivering babies on the Rez many had Mongolian spots on their backs, proving that heritage.
Here in Hawaii, Hawaiians navigate by the stars as did the ancestors. My dad was a fisherman and when fished between an island , he navigated by the stars. In Hawaii our most dangerous spirits are the " Night Marchers." They were all the Ali'i ( Hawaiian warriors) from back in the ancient times. They are very real, too, like the Zuni spirits. Seeing this video, I see similar things with them.We total support the Zuni Nation! Aloha from the Hawaiian Nation!🤙
@rhymeister That is far from the truth. Where did you hear or read that? Interesting as it sounds, the Hawaiian people most likely migrated from Easter Island. That is another theory, but the closest to our ancestry. Taiwanese if not mistaken are rogue Chinese ( which they don't like being compared to the Chinese), same as Okinawans don't like to be compared to the Japanese. Although they share the same ancestry, my wife is half Okinawan and says it's an insult to compare.
@@lokahi27 Look it up, it's the theory most believed by anthropologists. Where did the people from Easter Island come from? There's thought that Polynesians were the first people on Easter Island, and if it's the other way around, why did everyone leave Easter Island?
@@lokahi27 Native Taiwanese do not look anything like Han. You are way off and wrong about Uchinanchu (Okinawans). They are related to the Ainu and likely came from different places like my Japanese ancestors, they are NOT from just one place.
As a Zuni, Reading these comments bring so much happiness to my heart, and a huge thank you for sharing this video with so many people who got a chance to see and learn about our tribe. ❤
In the 1960s my (white) grandmother would visit Zuni three or four times a year to trade with them. She would load up a pickup truck (and sometimes a trailer) and bring things like clothing, appliances, furniture, and other needed items and trade for jewelry. (The jewelry was for her own enjoyment. She never sold or tried to make profit from the trades. This was before Native American jewelry was as popular as it is today.) She knew many families, and knew what each needed. She knew the kids' clothing sizes, who needed coats or shoes or jeans, whose refrigerator was broken, and so on. She'd collect up a load of goods (furniture and appliances from garage sales and thrift stores, clothing from Sears or Wards) head out for a day of visiting everyone. I went with her once when I was about 10, and still remember how glad the Zuni folks were to see her and how welcoming they were to her and her grandkids. Peter, you delved a bit into the level of patriotism among the Zuni people...one thing that stood out to me when I was there in the mid-60s was nearly every house had a tapestry hanging on the living room wall with a portrait of JFK. He was highly respected/revered among the families we visited that day.
So interesting! Wish I'd invested in solver, turquoise, natural stone Indian jewelry in the 1970's with my first job! I would have a wonderful collection tonight by now!
Watching these reservation videos, I'm always blown away by the kindness and openness of these people (as a culture) who have, historically, been the victims of abuse and most negative aspects of human behavior. Really shows the strength and resilience of each individual. To overcome this generational trauma is inspiring and makes me hope that I can one day meet and speak with some native groups.
I'm actually surprised at how nice they are considering how terrible in the past and even now non-natives have been to them. The government still isn't nice to a lot of tribes in certain areas.
@JuanVasquez-zz1mx What is it with people like you who have to excuse what white men did by blaming the victims? We KNOW native people did bad things to each other, but that didn't include wholesale genocide and land theft. Get a sense of perspective.
The Western tribes faced less issues with that than the ones in the east. I live in Oklahoma and the tribes forced to move here faced a lot of trauma. It's all due to geography, being closer to Europe where most of the colonizers came from, but Natives fought each other, e.g. the Cherokee and the Creeks were fighting quite a lot over centuries and in fact the Cherokees saved the Tennessee Volunteers from being defeated by the Creeks AKA the Muscogee, and then what happens. The top guy of the Tenn Volunteers, Andrew Jackson, stabs the Cherokees in the back after he becomes president by forcing them to walk to Oklahoma in dead winter which is called "The Trail of Tears".
Beautiful Zuni people. Hold firm to your language, customs and ceremonies and teachings our ancestors have passed onto us. Much love from a Maori from the land of the long white cloud Aotearoa (New Zealand).
To the host family of this video: It was very special to learn of your beautiful traditions and special people. Thank you for allowing us into your home! ❤
I grew up in New Mexico just south of the Zuni Reservation. I can remember in high school when we played sports against a native American team they laughed all the time. Of course we never knew what they were laughing about or saying but most of the Native Americans have a wonderful sense of humor. New Mexico has a wonderful culture!! I love being a Native New Mexican. Thank you so much for the wonderful video!
We should have a class in high school on different Native cultures, history, ancestry. I think a lot of people want to know about them. This was wildly interesting. I wonder who they sell their art to. We have the Cherokee Trading Post in Oklahoma where I’ve bought several things. It’s huge with all sorts of amazing pieces. We also have a museum in town. These people really are a treasure.
There's an entire movement of half the country hell bent on not only preventing that but wiping it out, once and for all. In favor of thier draconian religion not even theres.
I think adults would love to learn something too. One of my first college classes was a Native American class. I absolutely loved it. Parts of it literally made me cry because of the atrocities they suffered through.
When I was in school I pointed out on Columbus day that the man never set foot in my country. That didn't go over well. We should have a class about that. The new TV series 1923 is trying to tell the story. Are you listening?
We used to in history lol also about trappers and frontiers man. I watched the changing of the guard when it turned into black history year. Then we started being taught how to feel not history. We watched the fictional account roots that was plagiarized and stolen from a black man. Things got strange never went back. .
As a New Mexican I encourage everyone from here to watch about the ways and traditions of this land! We live in a land full of life, and amazing culture!! Please keep the content coming. Our people need to know our the true roots to the land!
@RAMIRO0There's alot of families that don't pass on certain information either because it's painful or shameful. My husband is Tewa (Pueblo) and getting any info from his Dad is almost non existent. We have 4 kids and we learn from wonderful film makers like Peter❤.
I work HVAC/Controls out in Zuni and absolutely love the Zuni people! They are very polite, thankful, courteous and appreciative people and even though it’s always a long day working out there due to the commute it’s always well worth it! 😊
Peter has an amazing ability to make potentially awkward scenes very relaxed. It's a unique talent to navigate a room of complete strangers in their own home and make everyone feel at ease.
And we always have .it's "white history" that made us "look aggressive n like we were killers" reality was we were so kind that's y we got taken over m slaughtered how we did .WE ARE / WERE PEACEFUL PPL ! but of course the WINNERS WRITE THE HISTORY 😢.. our ppl have always been loving n welcoming but just like the blacks n mexicans they make us look like aggressive killers that just wanted to go crazy...not true..KILLERS ARE THE ONES YALL TRUST NOW ALWAYS HAD BEEN N ALWAYS WILL BE
My People! Clybert is my childhood friend, his mom's house is right next to my aunt's (with whom I used to stay with). He was definitely a great choice in representing our Pueblo! Thank you for coming out and showing our beautiful reservation, there's so much more to us, but we're a very isolated and secretive tribe so even what you find online is only a fraction of our lives. Right now I live in Albuquerque, but hope to return back to my home to live out the rest of my days (I'm a 3rd generation jeweler, but live in the city mostly for business).
@@EricEustace I know it's been a year, so I doubt you'll see this, but if I'm not mistaken, you're the artist with the amazing series of golden dragonfly overlay pendants/earrings. I'm sure you already know, but you're talented beyond words. Keep up the amazing work, friend!
Loved this series on Native Americans. I have learned more here than all my years in school, including college. And thanks to all the tribes for letting American see who they really are as defined by themselves.
this is awesome! i am Isleta Pueblo with the last name Zuni. i never had a real opportunity to learn about my culture to the fullest. bringing the world's attention to any native nation in my mind is one amazing learning experience not taught in school or from a book, because its usually not factually correct. 👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽 thank you so much peter!
Wow, thank you! My grandmother on my father's side was Zuni from the Zuni Pueblo Reservation. Unfortunately, my father left when I was three and I never saw him again, nor met any of his side of the family. My mom always told me my grandmother was Zuni, but until I had my DNA tested and it came back almost a quarter Native Amercian from the New Mexico/Colorado region, did I know it was actually true. So, I sadly do not know any of my Zuni ancestors or relatives, and even though I was born in NM and lived there until I was 10, I've yet to visit Zuni. But I will one day... And even though I'm only partially Zuni genetically, I hold the Zuni people and their land in my heart, and I like to imagine that the ancestors know my name. So, thank you again! I only just found your channel yesterday, and watched your wonderful video on the Lakota Pine Ridge Reservation, which was fascinating! I almost commented yesterday with my appreciation for your work, and to ask for you to someday please go to Zuni... And just this morning, here it is! This video from Zuni is a Christmas gift to my soul.
@@mlovepuravida13 I did Ancestry DNA. I was going to edit my comment to add that it didn't just narrow the region of my Native American genetics to the NM/CO area, but it narrowed it further to the Pueblo people of the area, Zuni being one of them. Interestingly, it also gave me a small percentage 2% Plains Native American.
@@sashastarshanti3599 I tested 17% for the same region, yet I was never informed of my Indigenous DNA from my family. However, I know my great-grandma grew up on a ranch between Santa Fe and Las Vegas.
@@jakehall8305 So interesting... thank you for commenting. Having a DNA test done is like working out a puzzle. It's fascinating to study the genetic links and regions that a DNA test can uncover. I've looked a bit into people looking to see if their family origin stories of Indigenous ancestry are indeed true. Often, people are dismayed and disappointed to find they do not carry the indigenous genes they were always told they did. However, genetics doesn't necessarily work that way, it is possible for siblings to have different genetic percentages, say from a grandparent. One sibling could inherit 25% from a grandparent, and another sibling could only inherit 10% and even none at all. Genetics is like shaking a pepper shaker on a tray of potatoes, not every potato is going to get the same amount of pepper falling down on it. So, 17% is actually a large amount of DNA from your grandma coming down to you. Even though you weren't told of her ancestry, maybe you could think of her wanting you to know the truth when you felt drawn to take the test.
Cly has a great sense of humor and that transcends to a happy family. What a fascinating place, culture and beautiful ppl. The fasting is so similar to the moslem culture except for the shopping fasting which is unique and I am going to incorporate that in my lifestyle 😄. Thank you Peter for taking us on a trip to the Zuni Culture which we would have never known and thanks to Cly and his family for enlightening us.
Fasting is part of many religions from one of the oldest zoastrianism, to hindu, to jewish, to christian orthodox and catholisim to muslim + many more...
@@1thereandback here we go...another idiot (either paid or not?) trying to be smart by starting a diverted wave of ignorant hate!... there is no insult, there is no 1 better culture or religion on this planet... everything man made has positive and negative points... so stop and dont try starting stupid nonsense for attention.
@@1thereandbackFrom what I heard from the Chairman of the Michigan Chapter of the American Indian Movement is that they actually do have a lot in common, including the invasion of colonialism.
Thank you for inviting Peter to come see and hear about the Zuni and your beautiful land, traditions being passed down and for teaching your language in its' original form to the children! May you all be happy, healthy and warmed by remaining g true to yourself and your heritage! Peace to all....;)
Hey peter, great video, I'm from NM, Half Spanish and Native. I've been away from home for 40 yrs Economic refuge. Lost so much of the language culture but this brought me back. These people as I remember are shy but friendly if approached properly. You fit right in. I'm here in tears. Very mixed emotions. With this country now entering civil war, I'm selling my property, in the south,. My many white friends I know have been so good to me. It breaks my heart so many are going to die over lies. We all need to return to our roots and homes. All of us to reconnect with OUR truth before it's too late for us. I plan to keep watching all of your work to help me return home properly. Ty for your work. I cant say enough positive things this has reawoken in me. I know that's not an actual word. 😆😆 The enemies don't want this available to us. Where it goes to die. I don't think so. There are more of us from many Nations and cultures, and colors. Religion tried this before. It won't suceed.
My best friends mom was from the Acoma pueblo! She was such a light, but struggled allot with drinking. I still miss her and sad that I'll probably lose my friend the same way 😔
What a wonderful Christmas present this was for me. I cried when I saw the drive going into Zuni. I haven't been back home in years but being able to see my hometown and family was a blessing. Thank you, thank you 🙏🙏 Merry Christmas Peter and family.❤️
Sounds like you need to take a trip back…..soon. Seriously, we all need to get back to our land now and then. It reminds us who we are, where we came from. It’s good for the soul
@@skeezix8156 you're right. I couldn't believe how much things have changed. I was surprised to see that fence in the back yard of my uncle Raylan's house, that's new.
This experience deeply affected me. The humility, beauty of the culture; the spiritual connection to the stars, the universe to all, its simplicity is deeply moving. The gratitude in thoughts and prayer at the sacred rock none can be closer to creation. This was one of the most enjoyable documentaries. My prayer is that these wonderful people continue on maintaining the culture of their ancestors preserving a rich heritage, their language, their art, their connection to all nature and humanity. Most importantly maintaining their spiritual nature's and their wisdom.
I am amazed beyond words how kind and humble but yet very proud all of these indigenous people are. This couple gives off such good vibes. Thanks for allowing us into your lives. I came to these series and this channel searching ancient Americans, mainly artifact hunting. I now have a whole new perspective on that. I think just visiting a site instead of hunting a site would be more gratifying to me from now on. Thank all of you again.
Taking arrowheads, pottery,--ect. From a time,place,--a people = reasons enough too be disappeared out here!!!!!!!! on-top of inviting yourself where you can be a sacrificial victim even,/ for things that you are blind and Def too!!!! Their is more than happy and positive keeper's of the land out here!!!!!!!! They're responsible for many disappearances among other deadly elements!!!!!!!! Invite yourself and if you survive and see pottery, arrowheads, ect. Know that it is from it's time and place and is still serving a purpose being part of the land!!!! Never touch anything!!!! Never think you're safe out on the land,even if only spirits of the disembodied are aware of what you took, the land has energy and invisible caretakers, you could end up deadly sick or depressed, miserable and all down hill for you at any age!!!!
I grew up not far from Zuni, NM. The Zuni people have always been such amazing, gracious, and nice people. One of my good friends is a Zuni artist and he loves telling people about his people and culture. As someone who studied anthropology (study of human cultures) this channel is such a wonderful educational gem, especially as a jumping point for people to start thinking and engaging with the many wonderful cultures of the people who call this country home.
These are so beautifully done. And Peter's interaction with the people is so respectful, and yet he's so engaging and knows when to use a little humor. The chemistry is always good, which puts everyone at ease. I'm so glad I found these, thank you for bringing this knowledge to the world.
You would never know how deeply religious and spiritual the Zuni people truly are unless someone like Peter comes along and respectfully asks the right questions. Good job Peter and keep the these videos coming to us . . . you have a talent for drawing shy or humble people out to talk about their interesting lives.
An interesting thing about the Zuni language is that it's a language isolate, unrelated to any Uto-Aztecan Indian language. If you like to know more about it, read :"The Zuni Enigma."
Hi Peter. Been watching you for long time. Ukrainian, 3rd generation american. You’re such a great guy. People love you; reason you get invited to experience cultures. Appreciate your work, sharing, great listener, great questioner, great story teller. Hope you’re keeping a journal. Маруся.
Thanksgiving was already a way of life in Native American culture, known as the 'Autumn Harvest Feast'. In 1621 the Plymouth colonists & the Wampanoag people shared an Autumn Feast, that is acknowledged as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. Excellent series & learning about the different Native cultures, especially their respect & caring for Mother Earth❤🌻🌎
They English people don’t care for Mother Earth they was killing each other in Europe and to come here the destroyed the land cutting trees 🌲 to build their boats or ships how you said caring for Mother Earth the original native from this continent they did that and no name was on this continent the English and Spanish got this name for the continent before they moved here was civilization
Most every nation has a time of Thanksgiving as you said, the Puritans would have celebrated the Feast of Ingatheting as it is written in the bible. Thanking the Lord for the years provision after the harvest. The Hebrew word is Succoth/Sukkot for it.❤❤❤
@@Katy_living_simply The evangelical, christian ideology is a thorn in the history of the Americas and it will be the cause of conflict, death, and destruction as it is already occurring in the Middle East, the so called holy land, just as the so called Thanksgiving was a massacre. The indigenous fought bravely against the colonialists and accepted in good faith a defeat and sign a peace treaty that US government continues to violate and continues to wage war against innocent indigenous children and women. But to continue to perpetuate genocide against the indigenous is a crime against humanity. If we are too uphold the UN, it is time to recognize that genocide is still occurring in the US and to uphold the treaties that were signed and grant indigenous rights to life in the US.
I really enjoyed this video. My family's been in New Mexico on my dad's side since the 1500s or longer. to ask my grandparents they would say they were Spanish but now they're gone and access to ancestry and also DNA I found out that on my grandfather's side they were Pueblo. Also mixed with Spanish. I found a great-grandmother who was born on Zuni Pueblo. Seeing the area on this video just made me feel so good to think about this beautiful land that my grandmother had been born on. I would love to be able to go there and see ancestral areas And to learn the culture that I have never been exposed to. They are so lucky to know their culture and also the language.
Same with me my dad’s side of the family has been in Taos for 8 generations. Was always told I was Spanish when I did DNA I was pretty much divided between Portugal and Native American. I found on a census the my great grandmother was from Zuni Pueblo. Thank you for this video so I can learn a little more about my grandmother’s culture.
You need to go to the Meskwaki tribe in Tama, Iowa. They have an amazing, interesting history. They are not on a reservation. They own their own land. The story behind that is very interesting.
I live in cedar rapids, iowa and have been doing a homeschooling series on the meskwaki and sac and fox with my kids. Me and my friend went to a pow wow in August it was beautiful.
Wow the Zuni land looks beautiful. I only been there once for the Shalako ceremony. Which by the way is awesome to see. They dont allow cameras or recordings of such ceremonies. Very cool tribe. If ever get the chance to witness a Pueblo feast day. Its a sight to see their dances and ceremonies. Again no cameras or recording are allowed. Same in my tribe (Navajo) the women own the home and is passed down to the daughters. Usually the oldest. As Navajo i have friends and family who are Pueblo. We all joke together. Even my grandparents taught us to bring mutton or lamb leg to the Pueblo home that invite us to eat. I guess this is how it was done way back in the day. Like the 1800s. We still do that when we visit friends in Jemez Pueblo and Laguna Pueblo for their feast days.
I met a couple in Winslow who were stranded and it was freezing. I offered them a ride home and we ended up at a Navajo home. They were simply awesome people and rich with culture. One of my best memories of traveling there.
This video was so heartwarming, especially the respect and love shown at the end, that was so beautiful ❤ I just love Candra's laugh and I see where she gets it from, her wonderful dad also has an awesome laugh! Such a beautiful family ❤
This video is wonderful, educational, and heartwarming. Parents came from Mexico, I was born in the United states, college educated and early medical retired Mechanical Engineer. I would have given up everything to live in their town. Every one there is friendly, no guns, violence, and corruption especially political. Keep up the good work Mr Peter Santenello. 👍
Wow! I'm an Arizonian born & raised. I'd love to get the opportunity to visit these reservations to learn & listen about their culture. I just love it!❤️❤️
I taught 5th grade in Zuni in the '80's. Great to see your video and meet some Zunis. I recognize their sacred mesa, Do'Yallane. I hadn't known about the brother and sister in the Flood story; but I surmise what rocks represent the bro and sis: There are two tall columns on the northwest side facing Zuni village. Great to see the Mission again, in the central old town part. As the Zuni woman said, there are wonderful murals inside: They're of Zuni ceremonial katchinas... They were painted by a superb Zuni artist I knew. He also taught Zuni culture in the Zuni schools. Shalako is the biggest religious cultural Zuni festival of the year; happens in late Nov or early Dec. Respectful visitors are welcome. Zuni kids are actually supposed to stay up all night for Shalako. But if they nod off somewhere along, as they often do, that's fine. Zuni kids get the next day off from school. After Zuni I became a storytelling school librarian for Navajo. I'd still return to Zuni, for some gatherings, like Night Dances (happen in winter) and brought my visiting parents there, for a summer Rain Dance and Give Away. 'Keshi' (Hello in Zuni. Also was/is the Call name of their radio station: KSHI.
What a breath of fresh air, spiritually and physically.Old ways will keep one on the path when the worst things in life,or the world happen.You have much to be proud of.I love your Mountain
Im really enjoying watching the native American series. I always wanted to learn more about them. When they start talking about spirits and their stories and traditions... thats where the real gold is.
I live very close to the Res and you have caused me to go and check it out. Side note, I arrived back here and while stopping for fuel at the quick mart and a very nice young native Man went way out of his way to hold the door for me. At the register I told the cashier I was almost home after a 1300 mile drive and behind me the same young man said, "but your already home". The tribal wisdom of that comment has stayed with me to this day!
Thank you Peter for sharing and showing some rare and unique culture of native Americans. I appreciate your efforts and your work, specially Q & A sessions all along the video. Thanks once again. Admiration from Peshawar, Pakistan ❤👍🏻
Many thanks for the RESPECT you show on the whole body of work dealing with all the tribes you have visited. You only go where you are invited, that is a wonderful example of RESPECT and a perfect example for EVERYONE to follow on all situations.
My wife and I recently travelled to New Mexico and saw some of the beautiful land and learned about the many diverse cultures there. Thank you Peter, Cly, and Candra for giving the world insight into your life and culture.
I love their amazing attitude and warmth they showed to you. What a beautiful culture and people. My wife of 30 years is Native and the people on her reservation are not nearly as welcoming and kind to outsiders. Much respect.
I work with a South American indigenous woman, and she said she would never let her husband (a white guy) go wandering around their land: "they would kill him," she said.
@@jaykay415 I believe it, in my case I am Latino, so I tend to blend a bit, but still people on the Rez know I am not a tribal member. We’ve also been married 30 years, so there’s that too haha!
1965 me & my younger brother were part of gov. program for adoption,,they paid people to adopt native babies, so we were taken from the Oklahoma res & my life has been pretty good here in the big city, but your correct, my old res dont take kindly to whites, blacks, mexicans, hell they rip on me about supporting Trump, but respect is maintained
I love what you do Peter, rarely does anyone try to get a better understanding of anything anymore. I like that your unbiased and keep an open mind everywhere you go.
I am so glad you showed us the Zuni peoples. They seem to be a wonderful tribe we know nothing about. Thank you to the family that let us into their world. I appreciate them so much and that they are keeping their language and their customs alive. I would love to visit someday.
Please check out Jemez Pueblo if you can! There's still people living there with dirt floors and houses made out of adobe. They have inhabited the area for at least 3000yrs. So much history and historical landmarks/buildings.
When I moved nearly 10 miles east of Queen Creek, Arizona, back in 1992, before it started growing, I realized really quick that you do not go outside after dark. So I understand what they were talking about on this. It was a VERY strong feeling that I got shortly after we moved out there….the night belongs to ‘others’…..stay in your home at night, when you live out in the desert!
What a beautiful and spiritual people. Their perspective on life and spirituality really spoke to me. Thank you for sharing this glimpse into this beautiful Native American culture.
She talks about how they have no gold; I disagree their culture, family, tribe is pure gold. Thank you Peter (and wife) for the video. Zuni Pueblo Tribe are a national treasure for sure.
I find this kind of reporting absolutely fascinating. Thank you so much for sharing your videos and giving an honest report on that side of America that most don't see. A Merry Christmas to you, your family, and to all the Native American peoples of this great country.
So awesome you made out to Zuni Pueblo. I’ve never been there so I need to do that. I do come from a similar pueblo up north but I live in Albuquerque. Mine is Kewa Pueblo, aka Santo Domingo Pueblo. You had some great hosts there, it was fun to watch! Keep going Peter, been following since watching your videos of you in Pakistan. It was only in time you would visit our Native American tribes. You’re awesome and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ❤🙏
But treat your non enrolled members worse? Forbidding them but you allow outsiders? Shame on you from a Chaves Jojola Garcia Lujan withPicuris Isleta Zuñi and Hopi. Shame on you all.
Hope you don’t have problems I took my Navajo fam home and told to go back cause my fam weren’t from there no census no entry liars they just hate ma Navajo fam
Thanks for visiting these tribes. I have begun to have a better understanding and appreciation for these unique people and culture. I’m glad to see them instilling it in their youth. I will be watching more of your videos over time.
VERY COOL! I was able to get a private tour of the incredible ruins on the Zuni Pueblo from my friend who lives there. So cool to see all of the amazing terrain, the people are extremely kind. Have a great Christmas, Peter! As one who also loves Native American culture, I've thoroughly enjoyed all your videos on the various tribes. GREAT work!
@@joinjen3854 I loved everything about my visit to the Zuni Nation. It was very interesting to learn about their history, interactions with Cortez regarding the fabled Seven Cities of Cibola, and other information on the Zuni culture. I'm a fan of all things historic so this visit was incredible, my friend provided a ton of context in his descriptions of the various historical sites. I'll never forget it. Hope you have a great day! ~ Brian
So beautiful, as ALWAYS. I'm so happy Zuni Pueblo was highlighted in this segment. They are extremely talented artisans, self sufficient, kind, humorous and spiritual. I am so grateful to be part Zuni and part Laguna Pueblo. Tremendous respect to those who keep those traditions alive. 🙏🏼❤️🙂
This has been an awesome series learning about the different Indian reservation. I had no idea about the life on these reservations. Whole different culture and way of life. Thank you and happy holidays
I visited Zuni back in 2019. Beautiful land and scenery! I have a maternal connection to the Zuni too. As for the language, Curtis Cook is credited for saving the Zuni language. He created an alphabet with the aid of seven Zuni elders. If it weren't for their efforts the language would have been lost. Thanks for sharing, Peter.
I am watching the whole Rez series, I think you Peter do an important work here. Although I don´t live in the U.S., I always wondered where these people are with their lifes, what they are doing, and with what they are dealing. So precious, thanks for sharing!
I’m from New Mexico and I love being surrounded by the many different Pueblo peoples, I’d love for you to come back and do more mini series of the Pueblo cultures
Wonderful video. One year ago exactly I moved back to the south west, in southern Utah. Soaking up the ancient and present day native presence has been a blessing to me. Thank you keepers of momma Tierra!
Beautiful people ❤ They are so loving and caring. I appreciate how kindly they speak of their culture, families and beliefs. What an incredible visit. Thank you for sharing this story.
I grow up here and I'm still learning I'm in a group which is soseeah dance group we dance in fairs parades and more we like being here and I go to help people with needing to get their clothing thank you.
As a Hindu, this struck me. There are so many similarities between our cultures. The whole art thing to keep away bad spirits, my grandmother does that too. Also we have a ritual of offering prayers in the morning and cultural dances and festivals. Very interesting to see 2 cultures that are separated by thousands of miles share so many commonalities.
Well hello our neighbors. I’m from Navajo Nation near Gallup. Thank you for sharing a bit of your culture and insight of Zuni community. I really admire how all your lil one’s fluently speech the Zuni language. You are correct it starts from the parents. Sadly our generation are failing from home. But thanks to the producers going from one Reservation to another. I am learning as you filming. Much love and thanks.
I love this so much. Clybert is amazing. As an indigenous person myself, the biggest shame is that people sometimes call it "religion" instead of tradition. It is indigenous tradition, not at all religion. That is a word that came from people trying to change or erase indigenous traditions. But it's so beautiful seeing traditions being kept alive.
I have enjoyed this series about our indigenous communities. When I went to school everything they taught us was not correct about the different tribe's. How great is it to be able to sit with my tablet at home and learn about the diversity of the original inhabitants of the southwest? Thank you for your sharing of your lives on your reservation. Great thing to have their Zuni language taught in school. Merry Christmas Peace love happiness
I'm really appreciative of the Zuni people being willing to allow you to show this on RUclips. My Dad bought me a Zuni bolo tie. It's really beautiful handmafe in multi gem stones inlaid into silver. Not knowing anything about it I always thought it to be Hopi. So I traveled to Hopiland...I soon learned it was Zuni. I still want to travel to Zuni to show local artists and learn more about it. I wear it at all my family sacred ceremony. Weddings, funerals, etc. My Dad gave it to me and it's the nicest thing he ever gave me, so to me it is sacred. Thanks again Zuni People. Also: cameras are not allowed on Hopiland but OMG it was such a blessing to see it. I did respect the no camera policy and did not cheat.
My mom is originally from Ramah, NM. It’s right next to the Zuni reservation. We’ve been to Zuni several times to buy jewelry in one of those shops at Zuni. I very much enjoyed exploring the area (I remember seeing those outdoors stoves). Peter, when you say there’s a special feeling in that area, I agree. I can’t quite place it but there is. My grandmother and aunt are buried in Ramah. My mom will be too. I love that area. Your videos are fantastic.
My dad was also born and raised in Ramah and my grandpa and his brothers had cattle ranches on the mountain just north of town. Considering most of the town is related, I'll bet we probably are. My dad was born in 1935 and left after high school to go to college. My grandparents moved to Mesa AZ in the 70s so we no longer have close relatives there, but more distant relatives still live there. I've been to Zuni a few times and love it. My mom and I went back again this past summer, first time in many years. We have a photo of my dad when he was about 5 yrs old or so holding the hand of an older Native American. I'm not sure if he was Zuni or Navajo since Ramah is wedged between both reservations. My grandpa did a lot of work for the Navajo tribe building and maintaining roads and wells and stuff. Great area and lovely cultures.
Yes, we are missing something very special that's for sure- we lost the connection to nature and faith. And the genocide of the natives will always be a very black cloud over our heads.
They seem like very kind and gracious people that are knowledgeable about their land and traditions! Love to see it. New Mexico is beautifuuuuul makes me wanna go back.
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Thanks for the Christmas present upload🎅
Another great mini documentary. Keep up the great work.
What an honor for all of us to meet and learn from the Zuni tribe, beautiful people, beautiful country side they live in. Merry Christmas from Southern Illinois !
Merry Christmas 🎄 From Fort Smith on the Crow Reservation
Merry Christmas to you and your family, All the best for the new year 2023. Thank you for all the amazing videos.
I’m a Tibetan and I see a lot of similarities between our cultures.These series about indigenous people has been awesome.Thank you Peter.
I am a Tibetan Buddhist who was Blessed to live in Zuni back in early 90's & worked for the Division of Alcoholism. I feel the Zuni & Hopi are the 2 Tribes who are most like Tibetans. And from my understanding, the Zuni language is more like Hopi than it resembles the languages of the other 18 Pueblos. My dad was part Yankton. Dakota, to me, seems to a few similarities to Japanese! I feel the Hopi "Time of The Great Purification" is upon us. I now live in the Sacred 4 Corners region, a few miles from Mesa Verde. I wish to announce The Return of The Mother, Maja Prajnaparamita.
It’s bc the Zuni and a lot of other tribes are mixed between Asian and aztec thousands of years ago Mongolians Chineses and etc migrated/expanded over the land bridge into Alaska settling all through north and South America the Olmec are the earliest exaample of these two cultures colliding
National Geographic's Human Genome Project results for my Mom (a mestiza from El Salvador) descended from an ancestral group that split into three branches 10,000-20,000 years ago. Her ancestral group crossed the Bering Straits from Siberia and traveled along West Coast all the way to Central America and beyond. Some members continued on as far as the Amazon Forest! Proven DNA trail. The other two branches, one went to Korea, the other to northern Japan, probably linked to modern Mongolians and Ainu. This happened more than 10,000-20,000 years ago. (Even today, there are Yakut tribals in Siberia.) And of course, other groups/tribes spread out and settled elsewhere. My mom's ancestral group had to cross modern-day Kazakhstan to reach Siberia and left DNA imprint there along the journey according to the Human Genome Project. Tribal map of North America is amazing. The main tribes in Central America became known as the Mayans.
@@danielpatterson9663 what group was she apart of was it the pipil group mestiza is just a general term for mixed
@@montyyork7977 Hopi oral history says 60,000 years ago. NW University in Chicago did a DNA match on a fingerbone found in 2009 in a cave on the Altai Mtns that proved 40,000. Now i tried to find that Research & its been obscured. They came in reed raft/boats. The Dine came 20,000 years ago over the land bridge. It was found on the 70's by doctors delivering babies on the Rez many had Mongolian spots on their backs, proving that heritage.
Here in Hawaii, Hawaiians navigate by the stars as did the ancestors. My dad was a fisherman and when fished between an island , he navigated by the stars. In Hawaii our most dangerous spirits are the " Night Marchers." They were all the Ali'i ( Hawaiian warriors) from back in the ancient times. They are very real, too, like the Zuni spirits. Seeing this video, I see similar things with them.We total support the Zuni Nation!
Aloha from the Hawaiian Nation!🤙
My father was on BoraBora during WW2. He also said there were many strange sounds and night, some like people runnin
What do you think about the theory that Polynesians are originally from Taiwan?
@rhymeister That is far from the truth. Where did you hear or read that? Interesting as it sounds, the Hawaiian people most likely migrated from Easter Island. That is another theory, but the closest to our ancestry. Taiwanese if not mistaken are rogue Chinese ( which they don't like being compared to the Chinese), same as Okinawans don't like to be compared to the Japanese. Although they share the same ancestry, my wife is half Okinawan and says it's an insult to compare.
@@lokahi27 Look it up, it's the theory most believed by anthropologists. Where did the people from Easter Island come from? There's thought that Polynesians were the first people on Easter Island, and if it's the other way around, why did everyone leave Easter Island?
@@lokahi27 Native Taiwanese do not look anything like Han. You are way off and wrong about Uchinanchu (Okinawans). They are related to the Ainu and likely came from different places like my Japanese ancestors, they are NOT from just one place.
As a Zuni, Reading these comments bring so much happiness to my heart, and a huge thank you for sharing this video with so many people who got a chance to see and learn about our tribe. ❤
You can be proud of your culture. Cherish it.
your culture is beyond beautiful. I feel honored to learn about it.
You have to be proud of your culture...
from my home in Hollywood FL I give my thanks to the Zuni People for allowing this beautiful share. Thank you Peter.
You have the same issues we Dinè do, concerning the US GOVT AGENTS. YOU did not speak entirely truthful, huh?!😢
It was such a privilege to be invited into their homes and sacred spaces. Thank you for allowing us in.
In the 1960s my (white) grandmother would visit Zuni three or four times a year to trade with them. She would load up a pickup truck (and sometimes a trailer) and bring things like clothing, appliances, furniture, and other needed items and trade for jewelry. (The jewelry was for her own enjoyment. She never sold or tried to make profit from the trades. This was before Native American jewelry was as popular as it is today.) She knew many families, and knew what each needed. She knew the kids' clothing sizes, who needed coats or shoes or jeans, whose refrigerator was broken, and so on. She'd collect up a load of goods (furniture and appliances from garage sales and thrift stores, clothing from Sears or Wards) head out for a day of visiting everyone. I went with her once when I was about 10, and still remember how glad the Zuni folks were to see her and how welcoming they were to her and her grandkids. Peter, you delved a bit into the level of patriotism among the Zuni people...one thing that stood out to me when I was there in the mid-60s was nearly every house had a tapestry hanging on the living room wall with a portrait of JFK. He was highly respected/revered among the families we visited that day.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THAT STORY.❤
So interesting! Wish I'd invested in solver, turquoise, natural stone Indian jewelry in the 1970's with my first job! I would have a wonderful collection tonight by now!
Watching these reservation videos, I'm always blown away by the kindness and openness of these people (as a culture) who have, historically, been the victims of abuse and most negative aspects of human behavior. Really shows the strength and resilience of each individual. To overcome this generational trauma is inspiring and makes me hope that I can one day meet and speak with some native groups.
I'm actually surprised at how nice they are considering how terrible in the past and even now non-natives have been to them. The government still isn't nice to a lot of tribes in certain areas.
@JuanVasquez-zz1mx What is it with people like you who have to excuse what white men did by blaming the victims? We KNOW native people did bad things to each other, but that didn't include wholesale genocide and land theft. Get a sense of perspective.
The Western tribes faced less issues with that than the ones in the east. I live in Oklahoma and the tribes forced to move here faced a lot of trauma. It's all due to geography, being closer to Europe where most of the colonizers came from, but Natives fought each other, e.g. the Cherokee and the Creeks were fighting quite a lot over centuries and in fact the Cherokees saved the Tennessee Volunteers from being defeated by the Creeks AKA the Muscogee, and then what happens. The top guy of the Tenn Volunteers, Andrew Jackson, stabs the Cherokees in the back after he becomes president by forcing them to walk to Oklahoma in dead winter which is called "The Trail of Tears".
I don't understand why they pay rent on there own land
Beautiful Zuni people. Hold firm to your language, customs and ceremonies and teachings our ancestors have passed onto us. Much love from a Maori from the land of the long white cloud Aotearoa (New Zealand).
I don’t have that opinion they won’t even except my Navajo family
@@KrazzyDosedo sorry to hear that
@@KrazzyDosedo they do I know they do
@@KrazzyDosedoI’m sorry they’re not accepting of your family but why don’t you think they should hold into the teachings of their ancestors.
Aroha! 🤙
To the host family of this video:
It was very special to learn of your beautiful traditions and special people.
Thank you for allowing us into your home! ❤
I grew up in New Mexico just south of the Zuni Reservation. I can remember in high school when we played sports against a native American team they laughed all the time. Of course we never knew what they were laughing about or saying but most of the Native Americans have a wonderful sense of humor. New Mexico has a wonderful culture!!
I love being a Native New Mexican. Thank you so much for the wonderful video!
We should have a class in high school on different Native cultures, history, ancestry. I think a lot of people want to know about them. This was wildly interesting. I wonder who they sell their art to. We have the Cherokee Trading Post in Oklahoma where I’ve bought several things. It’s huge with all sorts of amazing pieces. We also have a museum in town. These people really are a treasure.
There's an entire movement of half the country hell bent on not only preventing that but wiping it out, once and for all. In favor of thier draconian religion not even theres.
100% Agree, kids would love to learn more about the Native Americans, my kids agreed. 👍🏼👍🏼
I think adults would love to learn something too. One of my first college classes was a Native American class. I absolutely loved it. Parts of it literally made me cry because of the atrocities they suffered through.
When I was in school I pointed out on Columbus day that the man never set foot in my country. That didn't go over well. We should have a class about that. The new TV series 1923 is trying to tell the story. Are you listening?
We used to in history lol also about trappers and frontiers man. I watched the changing of the guard when it turned into black history year. Then we started being taught how to feel not history. We watched the fictional account roots that was plagiarized and stolen from a black man. Things got strange never went back.
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As a New Mexican I encourage everyone from here to watch about the ways and traditions of this land! We live in a land full of life, and amazing culture!! Please keep the content coming. Our people need to know our the true roots to the land!
@RAMIRO0how many New Mexicans know anything about native ways of life?
@RAMIRO0 I'm asking about non-natives
@RAMIRO0 you seem very hositile, who cares why.
There's already enough of your attitude barking others down.
Take a seat.
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@RAMIRO0There's alot of families that don't pass on certain information either because it's painful or shameful. My husband is Tewa (Pueblo) and getting any info from his Dad is almost non existent. We have 4 kids and we learn from wonderful film makers like Peter❤.
I work HVAC/Controls out in Zuni and absolutely love the Zuni people! They are very polite, thankful, courteous and appreciative people and even though it’s always a long day working out there due to the commute it’s always well worth it! 😊
Everyone in the video has an amazing sense of humor! From "I'm a tribal judge" to "They killed my kitty", they all have a gift! Loving your series!
Peter has an amazing ability to make potentially awkward scenes very relaxed. It's a unique talent to navigate a room of complete strangers in their own home and make everyone feel at ease.
I think she was seriously concerned about her kitty.
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And we always have .it's "white history" that made us "look aggressive n like we were killers" reality was we were so kind that's y we got taken over m slaughtered how we did .WE ARE / WERE PEACEFUL PPL ! but of course the WINNERS WRITE THE HISTORY 😢.. our ppl have always been loving n welcoming but just like the blacks n mexicans they make us look like aggressive killers that just wanted to go crazy...not true..KILLERS ARE THE ONES YALL TRUST NOW ALWAYS HAD BEEN N ALWAYS WILL BE
My daddy was a fire chief. He had the highest regard for the tribal fire fighters. Thank you Cly!!!
They are so respectful and loving despite past experiences. Something to learn from. This is why they have endured ❤
Thank You Peter for educating the world on this unknown but very beautiful Zuni people.
They are anything but unknown
If you're from Arizona you know who they are
Unknown-issss
The Zuni tribe is far from unknown FYI
@@dawnatilla2469 Sorry maam but they are in my neck of the woods. South America.
Been loving these indigenous series, hopefully you do some on the tribes in Wyoming
Agreed
Me 2
So much evil done in the name of jesus
Indigenous is correct rather than "Native American " agreed this video Peter are GREAT
@@zia1881 first nations people for We are strong, proud and alive present
My People! Clybert is my childhood friend, his mom's house is right next to my aunt's (with whom I used to stay with). He was definitely a great choice in representing our Pueblo! Thank you for coming out and showing our beautiful reservation, there's so much more to us, but we're a very isolated and secretive tribe so even what you find online is only a fraction of our lives. Right now I live in Albuquerque, but hope to return back to my home to live out the rest of my days (I'm a 3rd generation jeweler, but live in the city mostly for business).
Perhaps Now is the Time to follow Your Heart!💖🎇
You're a Eustace. Your family does incredible work.
@@RubyJeans943 thank you! 🙏
@@EricEustace I know it's been a year, so I doubt you'll see this, but if I'm not mistaken, you're the artist with the amazing series of golden dragonfly overlay pendants/earrings. I'm sure you already know, but you're talented beyond words. Keep up the amazing work, friend!
@@SenkouNoMahimeEne I'm still here and I see you! Thank you so much!
Loved this series on Native Americans. I have learned more here than all my years in school, including college. And thanks to all the tribes for letting American see who they really are as defined by themselves.
this is awesome! i am Isleta Pueblo with the last name Zuni. i never had a real opportunity to learn about my culture to the fullest. bringing the world's attention to any native nation in my mind is one amazing learning experience not taught in school or from a book, because its usually not factually correct. 👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽 thank you so much peter!
Wow, thank you! My grandmother on my father's side was Zuni from the Zuni Pueblo Reservation. Unfortunately, my father left when I was three and I never saw him again, nor met any of his side of the family. My mom always told me my grandmother was Zuni, but until I had my DNA tested and it came back almost a quarter Native Amercian from the New Mexico/Colorado region, did I know it was actually true. So, I sadly do not know any of my Zuni ancestors or relatives, and even though I was born in NM and lived there until I was 10, I've yet to visit Zuni. But I will one day... And even though I'm only partially Zuni genetically, I hold the Zuni people and their land in my heart, and I like to imagine that the ancestors know my name. So, thank you again! I only just found your channel yesterday, and watched your wonderful video on the Lakota Pine Ridge Reservation, which was fascinating! I almost commented yesterday with my appreciation for your work, and to ask for you to someday please go to Zuni... And just this morning, here it is! This video from Zuni is a Christmas gift to my soul.
Which dna test did you do?
@@mlovepuravida13 I did Ancestry DNA. I was going to edit my comment to add that it didn't just narrow the region of my Native American genetics to the NM/CO area, but it narrowed it further to the Pueblo people of the area, Zuni being one of them. Interestingly, it also gave me a small percentage 2% Plains Native American.
@@sashastarshanti3599 I tested 17% for the same region, yet I was never informed of my Indigenous DNA from my family. However, I know my great-grandma grew up on a ranch between Santa Fe and Las Vegas.
@@jakehall8305 Perhaps you need to visit the Northernmost, small Pueblo of Picuris, north of Las Vegas, NM.
@@jakehall8305 So interesting... thank you for commenting. Having a DNA test done is like working out a puzzle. It's fascinating to study the genetic links and regions that a DNA test can uncover. I've looked a bit into people looking to see if their family origin stories of Indigenous ancestry are indeed true. Often, people are dismayed and disappointed to find they do not carry the indigenous genes they were always told they did. However, genetics doesn't necessarily work that way, it is possible for siblings to have different genetic percentages, say from a grandparent. One sibling could inherit 25% from a grandparent, and another sibling could only inherit 10% and even none at all. Genetics is like shaking a pepper shaker on a tray of potatoes, not every potato is going to get the same amount of pepper falling down on it. So, 17% is actually a large amount of DNA from your grandma coming down to you. Even though you weren't told of her ancestry, maybe you could think of her wanting you to know the truth when you felt drawn to take the test.
Cly has a great sense of humor and that transcends to a happy family. What a fascinating place, culture and beautiful ppl. The fasting is so similar to the moslem culture except for the shopping fasting which is unique and I am going to incorporate that in my lifestyle 😄. Thank you Peter for taking us on a trip to the Zuni Culture which we would have never known and thanks to Cly and his family for enlightening us.
Fasting is part of many religions from one of the oldest zoastrianism, to hindu, to jewish, to christian orthodox and catholisim to muslim + many more...
Comparing this beautiful culture to Islam is an insult.
@@1thereandback here we go...another idiot (either paid or not?) trying to be smart by starting a diverted wave of ignorant hate!... there is no insult, there is no 1 better culture or religion on this planet... everything man made has positive and negative points... so stop and dont try starting stupid nonsense for attention.
@@1thereandbackFrom what I heard from the Chairman of the Michigan Chapter of the American Indian Movement is that they actually do have a lot in common, including the invasion of colonialism.
@Opal Allen Beautifully said, Opal.
Thanks for the video. This is the way that history should be taught
I know right I wish they did have history books huh but guess what technology n Peter S we’re sent to teach the world about us n everyone yahhh
Thank you for inviting Peter to come see and hear about the Zuni and your beautiful land, traditions being passed down and for teaching your language in its' original form to the children! May you all be happy, healthy and warmed by remaining g true to yourself and your heritage! Peace to all....;)
Hey peter, great video, I'm from NM,
Half Spanish and Native.
I've been away from home for 40 yrs
Economic refuge.
Lost so much of the language culture but this brought me back.
These people as I remember are shy but friendly if approached properly.
You fit right in.
I'm here in tears. Very mixed emotions. With this country now entering civil war, I'm selling my property, in the south,.
My many white friends I know have been so good to me.
It breaks my heart so many are going to die over lies.
We all need to return to our roots and homes. All of us to reconnect with OUR truth before it's too late for us.
I plan to keep watching all of your work to help me return home properly.
Ty for your work.
I cant say enough positive things this has reawoken in me. I know that's not an actual word. 😆😆
The enemies don't want this available to us. Where it goes to die.
I don't think so.
There are more of us from many Nations and cultures, and colors.
Religion tried this before.
It won't suceed.
This is awesome, I'm Acoma Pueblo. My mother was born on the reservation there.
The Acoma Pueblo is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to. I hope that Peter would be able to feature your Pueblo at some point, too!
My best friends mom was from the Acoma pueblo! She was such a light, but struggled allot with drinking. I still miss her and sad that I'll probably lose my friend the same way 😔
@@lovlovelle9237 I have a friend just like your description , from acoma as well I wonder if it is the same person
@@lovlovelle9237 unfortunately that is something that is common on all the reservations. That is just a fact.
@@cowgirlemporium 😅😅😅😅😅n😅
What a wonderful Christmas present this was for me. I cried when I saw the drive going into Zuni. I haven't been back home in years but being able to see my hometown and family was a blessing. Thank you, thank you 🙏🙏
Merry Christmas Peter and family.❤️
Sounds like you need to take a trip back…..soon. Seriously, we all need to get back to our land now and then. It reminds us who we are, where we came from. It’s good for the soul
@@skeezix8156 you're right. I couldn't believe how much things have changed. I was surprised to see that fence in the back yard of my uncle Raylan's house, that's new.
You want some recent pics I've been doing all the festivities since Shalako
Every night dance and all that stuff I got Katchinas emadre
I even got the boogeymanseveral time's
I am very happy for the Zuni people to have retained so much of their culture.
Hello lady! Can I ask you a question?
This experience deeply affected me. The humility, beauty of the culture; the spiritual connection to the stars, the universe to all, its simplicity is deeply moving. The gratitude in thoughts and prayer at the sacred rock none can be closer to creation. This was one of the most enjoyable documentaries. My prayer is that these wonderful people continue on maintaining the culture of their ancestors preserving a rich heritage, their language, their art, their connection to all nature and humanity. Most importantly maintaining their spiritual nature's and their wisdom.
I am amazed beyond words how kind and humble but yet very proud all of these indigenous people are. This couple gives off such good vibes. Thanks for allowing us into your lives. I came to these series and this channel searching ancient Americans, mainly artifact hunting. I now have a whole new perspective on that. I think just visiting a site instead of hunting a site would be more gratifying to me from now on. Thank all of you again.
Taking arrowheads, pottery,--ect. From a time,place,--a people = reasons enough too be disappeared out here!!!!!!!! on-top of inviting yourself where you can be a sacrificial victim even,/ for things that you are blind and Def too!!!! Their is more than happy and positive keeper's of the land out here!!!!!!!! They're responsible for many disappearances among other deadly elements!!!!!!!! Invite yourself and if you survive and see pottery, arrowheads, ect. Know that it is from it's time and place and is still serving a purpose being part of the land!!!! Never touch anything!!!! Never think you're safe out on the land,even if only spirits of the disembodied are aware of what you took, the land has energy and invisible caretakers, you could end up deadly sick or depressed, miserable and all down hill for you at any age!!!!
I grew up not far from Zuni, NM. The Zuni people have always been such amazing, gracious, and nice people. One of my good friends is a Zuni artist and he loves telling people about his people and culture. As someone who studied anthropology (study of human cultures) this channel is such a wonderful educational gem, especially as a jumping point for people to start thinking and engaging with the many wonderful cultures of the people who call this country home.
Yeah but they are aweful can’t even take ma Navajo fam home cause no outsiders is what I was told fake people
These are so beautifully done. And Peter's interaction with the people is so respectful, and yet he's so engaging and knows when to use a little humor. The chemistry is always good, which puts everyone at ease. I'm so glad I found these, thank you for bringing this knowledge to the world.
You would never know how deeply religious and spiritual the Zuni people truly are unless someone like Peter comes along and respectfully asks the right questions. Good job Peter and keep the these videos coming to us . . . you have a talent for drawing shy or humble people out to talk about their interesting lives.
Thank you Candra and Cly for sharing your culture & community with us
An interesting thing about the Zuni language is that it's a language isolate, unrelated to any Uto-Aztecan Indian language. If you like to know more about it, read :"The Zuni Enigma."
I'm from the Purepecha tribe, and we also speak a language isolate. Some researchers said we may possibly be related to the Zuni or Inca of Peru.
@@favio6462 thank you for sharing. I feel blessed to gain true knowledge , wisdom and insite from Native Americans.
@@favio6462also the Keres are another Pueblo people who speak an isolated dialect continuum
I'm reading that book now. What do you think of Davis' theory that SOME Zuni have Japanese roots?
@@rhymeister I wish someone would do DNA tests. That would be pretty definitive evidence.
Hi Peter. Been watching you for long time. Ukrainian, 3rd generation american. You’re such a great guy. People love you; reason you get invited to experience cultures. Appreciate your work, sharing, great listener, great questioner, great story teller. Hope you’re keeping a journal. Маруся.
I agree
The videos are a journal. But I am sure there is more that could be included in the video.
So you aren't actually Ukrainian then? You're American.
People will do anything to score virtue signal points online these days.
I liked what Raylan said..."The past is past. There has to be love now not war." A wise man.
Please support all these amazing tribes buying their beautiful unique art and educating people about their wonderful culture!!! ❤❤❤
Thanksgiving was already a way of life in Native American culture, known as the 'Autumn Harvest Feast'. In 1621 the Plymouth colonists & the Wampanoag people shared an Autumn Feast, that is acknowledged as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. Excellent series & learning about the different Native cultures, especially their respect & caring for Mother Earth❤🌻🌎
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They English people don’t care for Mother Earth they was killing each other in Europe and to come here the destroyed the land cutting trees 🌲 to build their boats or ships how you said caring for Mother Earth the original native from this continent they did that and no name was on this continent the English and Spanish got this name for the continent before they moved here was civilization
"blending of culture" they call it...
Most every nation has a time of Thanksgiving as you said, the Puritans would have celebrated the Feast of Ingatheting as it is written in the bible. Thanking the Lord for the years provision after the harvest. The Hebrew word is Succoth/Sukkot for it.❤❤❤
@@Katy_living_simply The evangelical, christian ideology is a thorn in the history of the Americas and it will be the cause of conflict, death, and destruction as it is already occurring in the Middle East, the so called holy land, just as the so called Thanksgiving was a massacre. The indigenous fought bravely against the colonialists and accepted in good faith a defeat and sign a peace treaty that US government continues to violate and continues to wage war against innocent indigenous children and women. But to continue to perpetuate genocide against the indigenous is a crime against humanity. If we are too uphold the UN, it is time to recognize that genocide is still occurring in the US and to uphold the treaties that were signed and grant indigenous rights to life in the US.
I really enjoyed this video. My family's been in New Mexico on my dad's side since the 1500s or longer. to ask my grandparents they would say they were Spanish but now they're gone and access to ancestry and also DNA I found out that on my grandfather's side they were Pueblo. Also mixed with Spanish. I found a great-grandmother who was born on Zuni Pueblo. Seeing the area on this video just made me feel so good to think about this beautiful land that my grandmother had been born on. I would love to be able to go there and see ancestral areas And to learn the culture that I have never been exposed to. They are so lucky to know their culture and also the language.
Same with me my dad’s side of the family has been in Taos for 8 generations. Was always told I was Spanish when I did DNA I was pretty much divided between Portugal and Native American. I found on a census the my great grandmother was from Zuni Pueblo. Thank you for this video so I can learn a little more about my grandmother’s culture.
@@joannhacker9120 I am showing Portuguese also.
You need to go to the Meskwaki tribe in Tama, Iowa. They have an amazing, interesting history. They are not on a reservation. They own their own land. The story behind that is very interesting.
I live in cedar rapids, iowa and have been doing a homeschooling series on the meskwaki and sac and fox with my kids. Me and my friend went to a pow wow in August it was beautiful.
I used to go to tama a lot and to powwows.
Hey, I grew up ride outside of Tama. I miss the casino 😄
Wow the Zuni land looks beautiful. I only been there once for the Shalako ceremony. Which by the way is awesome to see. They dont allow cameras or recordings of such ceremonies. Very cool tribe. If ever get the chance to witness a Pueblo feast day. Its a sight to see their dances and ceremonies. Again no cameras or recording are allowed. Same in my tribe (Navajo) the women own the home and is passed down to the daughters. Usually the oldest. As Navajo i have friends and family who are Pueblo. We all joke together. Even my grandparents taught us to bring mutton or lamb leg to the Pueblo home that invite us to eat. I guess this is how it was done way back in the day. Like the 1800s. We still do that when we visit friends in Jemez Pueblo and Laguna Pueblo for their feast days.
To keep an entire language alive through memory is something amazing
@@hiphopanoyomous we dont have to keep it together, it just happens./ diné nishlį́
Wow...!!!!
I met a couple in Winslow who were stranded and it was freezing. I offered them a ride home and we ended up at a Navajo home. They were simply awesome people and rich with culture. One of my best memories of traveling there.
This video was so heartwarming, especially the respect and love shown at the end, that was so beautiful ❤ I just love Candra's laugh and I see where she gets it from, her wonderful dad also has an awesome laugh! Such a beautiful family ❤
This video is wonderful, educational, and heartwarming. Parents came from Mexico, I was born in the United states, college educated and early medical retired Mechanical Engineer. I would have given up everything to live in their town. Every one there is friendly, no guns, violence, and corruption especially political. Keep up the good work Mr Peter Santenello. 👍
Wow! I'm an Arizonian born & raised. I'd love to get the opportunity to visit these reservations to learn & listen about their culture. I just love it!❤️❤️
Arizona native, born and raised also and now living in Northern AZ in Williams.
@@lja1229 not too far from me, i was born and raised in Lake Havasu but moved to Kingman for cooler weather❤️
@@MirandaTheGreat_ nice not to far from me either. Let’s make a road trip 👍
I taught 5th grade in Zuni in the '80's. Great to see your video and meet some Zunis. I recognize their sacred mesa, Do'Yallane. I hadn't known about the brother and sister in the Flood story; but I surmise what rocks represent the bro and sis: There are two tall columns on the northwest side facing Zuni village. Great to see the Mission again, in the central old town part. As the Zuni woman said, there are wonderful murals inside: They're of Zuni ceremonial katchinas... They were painted by a superb Zuni artist I knew. He also taught Zuni culture in the Zuni schools. Shalako is the biggest religious cultural Zuni festival of the year; happens in late Nov or early Dec. Respectful visitors are welcome. Zuni kids are actually supposed to stay up all night for Shalako. But if they nod off somewhere along, as they often do, that's fine. Zuni kids get the next day off from school. After Zuni I became a storytelling school librarian for Navajo. I'd still return to Zuni, for some gatherings, like Night Dances (happen in winter) and brought my visiting parents there, for a summer Rain Dance and Give Away. 'Keshi' (Hello in Zuni. Also was/is the Call name of their radio station: KSHI.
What a breath of fresh air, spiritually and physically.Old ways will keep one on the path when the worst things in life,or the world happen.You have much to be proud of.I love your Mountain
Im really enjoying watching the native American series. I always wanted to learn more about them. When they start talking about spirits and their stories and traditions... thats where the real gold is.
The American series is very interesting to watch, I will love you to tell me about their spirit and traditions
I live very close to the Res and you have caused me to go and check it out. Side note, I arrived back here and while stopping for fuel at the quick mart and a very nice young native Man went way out of his way to hold the door for me. At the register I told the cashier I was almost home after a 1300 mile drive and behind me the same young man said, "but your already home". The tribal wisdom of that comment has stayed with me to this day!
What a wonderful people ❤ ! Merry Christmas Zuni ! 🎅
I hope they get more of their old land back..
That guy is fake he don’t even say hi if he don’t know you fake people can’t even take ma Navajo family home
Thank you Peter for sharing and showing some rare and unique culture of native Americans. I appreciate your efforts and your work, specially Q & A sessions all along the video. Thanks once again. Admiration from Peshawar, Pakistan ❤👍🏻
Many thanks for the RESPECT you show on the whole body of work dealing with all the tribes you have visited. You only go where you are invited, that is a wonderful example of RESPECT and a perfect example for EVERYONE to follow on all situations.
My wife and I recently travelled to New Mexico and saw some of the beautiful land and learned about the many diverse cultures there. Thank you Peter, Cly, and Candra for giving the world insight into your life and culture.
Did you visit Taos and/or Santa Fe? Some of the prettiest geography in the world, not to say the Zuni and Navajo don't live on beautiful lands...
@@rhymeister We visited both, Taos for 2 days and Santa Fe for 5 days. We travelled all over from Santa Fe, exploring. It was great!!
Keshi from the A'Shiwi peoples thank you for showing my village to the peoples of the world I'm Zuni and to me this is awesome to see
I wanted to say thank you for this. Very informative and you were very respectful.
I love their amazing attitude and warmth they showed to you. What a beautiful culture and people. My wife of 30 years is Native and the people on her reservation are not nearly as welcoming and kind to outsiders. Much respect.
I work with a South American indigenous woman, and she said she would never let her husband (a white guy) go wandering around their land: "they would kill him," she said.
@@jaykay415 I believe it, in my case I am Latino, so I tend to blend a bit, but still people on the Rez know I am not a tribal member. We’ve also been married 30 years, so there’s that too haha!
@@chrismak4859 many natives don't want non native marrying into the tribe. I have been married over 50 years. Same situation.
1965 me & my younger brother were part of gov. program for adoption,,they paid people to adopt native babies, so we were taken from the Oklahoma res & my life has been pretty good here in the big city, but your correct, my old res dont take kindly to whites, blacks, mexicans, hell they rip on me about supporting Trump, but respect is maintained
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I love what you do Peter, rarely does anyone try to get a better understanding of anything anymore. I like that your unbiased and keep an open mind everywhere you go.
I am so glad you showed us the Zuni peoples. They seem to be a wonderful tribe we know nothing about. Thank you to the family that let us into their world. I appreciate them so much and that they are keeping their language and their customs alive. I would love to visit someday.
Being a Aussie with no ties to any tribes I am loving this series of videos.. i would one day love to come visit this side of the earth...
Please check out Jemez Pueblo if you can! There's still people living there with dirt floors and houses made out of adobe. They have inhabited the area for at least 3000yrs. So much history and historical landmarks/buildings.
Seriously the best story teller ever, my family and I love Peter’s work.
Zuni....beautiful people! Peter 2023 is going to be a blessed year for you!
When I moved nearly 10 miles east of Queen Creek, Arizona, back in 1992, before it started growing, I realized really quick that you do not go outside after dark. So I understand what they were talking about on this. It was a VERY strong feeling that I got shortly after we moved out there….the night belongs to ‘others’…..stay in your home at night, when you live out in the desert!
What a beautiful and spiritual people. Their perspective on life and spirituality really spoke to me. Thank you for sharing this glimpse into this beautiful Native American culture.
She talks about how they have no gold; I disagree their culture, family, tribe is pure gold. Thank you Peter (and wife) for the video. Zuni Pueblo Tribe are a national treasure for sure.
I find this kind of reporting absolutely fascinating. Thank you so much for sharing your videos and giving an honest report on that side of America that most don't see. A Merry Christmas to you, your family, and to all the Native American peoples of this great country.
So awesome you made out to Zuni Pueblo. I’ve never been there so I need to do that. I do come from a similar pueblo up north but I live in Albuquerque. Mine is Kewa Pueblo, aka Santo Domingo Pueblo. You had some great hosts there, it was fun to watch! Keep going Peter, been following since watching your videos of you in Pakistan. It was only in time you would visit our Native American tribes. You’re awesome and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ❤🙏
Hey neighbor!! LOL I have family from the Nambe pueblo up towards Santa fe too. Grew up in Abq
But treat your non enrolled members worse? Forbidding them but you allow outsiders? Shame on you from a Chaves Jojola Garcia Lujan withPicuris Isleta Zuñi and Hopi. Shame on you all.
Hope you don’t have problems I took my Navajo fam home and told to go back cause my fam weren’t from there no census no entry liars they just hate ma Navajo fam
Superb, fully support our Zuni nation. Thank you for showing us all.
Thanks for visiting these tribes. I have begun to have a better understanding and appreciation for these unique people and culture. I’m glad to see them instilling it in their youth. I will be watching more of your videos over time.
VERY COOL! I was able to get a private tour of the incredible ruins on the Zuni Pueblo from my friend who lives there. So cool to see all of the amazing terrain, the people are extremely kind. Have a great Christmas, Peter! As one who also loves Native American culture, I've thoroughly enjoyed all your videos on the various tribes. GREAT work!
Lucky you. You must give off great vibes.
@@joinjen3854 I loved everything about my visit to the Zuni Nation. It was very interesting to learn about their history, interactions with Cortez regarding the fabled Seven Cities of Cibola, and other information on the Zuni culture. I'm a fan of all things historic so this visit was incredible, my friend provided a ton of context in his descriptions of the various historical sites. I'll never forget it. Hope you have a great day! ~ Brian
So beautiful, as ALWAYS. I'm so happy Zuni Pueblo was highlighted in this segment. They are extremely talented artisans, self sufficient, kind, humorous and spiritual. I am so grateful to be part Zuni and part Laguna Pueblo.
Tremendous respect to those who keep those traditions alive. 🙏🏼❤️🙂
Thank you everyone!
Very interesting! I live that they are keeping their language and history and culture alive with each new generation.
This has been an awesome series learning about the different Indian reservation. I had no idea about the life on these reservations. Whole different culture and way of life. Thank you and happy holidays
I visited Zuni back in 2019. Beautiful land and scenery! I have a maternal connection to the Zuni too. As for the language, Curtis Cook is credited for saving the Zuni language. He created an alphabet with the aid of seven Zuni elders. If it weren't for their efforts the language would have been lost.
Thanks for sharing, Peter.
I am watching the whole Rez series, I think you Peter do an important work here. Although I don´t live in the U.S., I always wondered where these people are with their lifes, what they are doing, and with what they are dealing. So precious, thanks for sharing!
I’m from New Mexico and I love being surrounded by the many different Pueblo peoples, I’d love for you to come back and do more mini series of the Pueblo cultures
I'm glad you're visiting so many indigenous nations. I hope you will visit all of them. When I have a chance I will watch all of these.
Wonderful video. One year ago exactly I moved back to the south west, in southern Utah. Soaking up the ancient and present day native presence has been a blessing to me. Thank you keepers of momma Tierra!
Beautiful people ❤ They are so loving and caring. I appreciate how kindly they speak of their culture, families and beliefs. What an incredible visit. Thank you for sharing this story.
I grow up here and I'm still learning I'm in a group which is soseeah dance group we dance in fairs parades and more we like being here and I go to help people with needing to get their clothing thank you.
As a Hindu, this struck me. There are so many similarities between our cultures. The whole art thing to keep away bad spirits, my grandmother does that too. Also we have a ritual of offering prayers in the morning and cultural dances and festivals. Very interesting to see 2 cultures that are separated by thousands of miles share so many commonalities.
Well hello our neighbors. I’m from Navajo Nation near Gallup. Thank you for sharing a bit of your culture and insight of Zuni community. I really admire how all your lil one’s fluently speech the Zuni language. You are correct it starts from the parents. Sadly our generation are failing from home. But thanks to the producers going from one Reservation to another. I am learning as you filming. Much love and thanks.
Peter , you’re killing it!! All of your videos are soo enlightening and educational !!! Thanks for sharing!!
Hello lady! Can I ask you a question?
Really enjoying this series on the indigenous people,it’s history that should be taught an understood!
I love this so much. Clybert is amazing. As an indigenous person myself, the biggest shame is that people sometimes call it "religion" instead of tradition. It is indigenous tradition, not at all religion. That is a word that came from people trying to change or erase indigenous traditions.
But it's so beautiful seeing traditions being kept alive.
Lovely people, beautiful family and so welcoming, I feel blessed to have the privilege of hearing their stories and an insight to their lives.
What beautiful country!
I have enjoyed this series about our indigenous communities. When I went to school everything they taught us was not correct about the different tribe's. How great is it to be able to sit with my tablet at home and learn about the diversity of the original inhabitants of the southwest? Thank you for your sharing of your lives on your reservation. Great thing to have their Zuni language taught in school. Merry Christmas Peace love happiness
I'm really appreciative of the Zuni people being willing to allow you to show this on RUclips. My Dad bought me a Zuni bolo tie. It's really beautiful handmafe in multi gem stones inlaid into silver. Not knowing anything about it I always thought it to be Hopi. So I traveled to Hopiland...I soon learned it was Zuni. I still want to travel to Zuni to show local artists and learn more about it. I wear it at all my family sacred ceremony. Weddings, funerals, etc. My Dad gave it to me and it's the nicest thing he ever gave me, so to me it is sacred. Thanks again Zuni People. Also: cameras are not allowed on Hopiland but OMG it was such a blessing to see it. I did respect the no camera policy and did not cheat.
My mom is originally from Ramah, NM. It’s right next to the Zuni reservation. We’ve been to Zuni several times to buy jewelry in one of those shops at Zuni. I very much enjoyed exploring the area (I remember seeing those outdoors stoves). Peter, when you say there’s a special feeling in that area, I agree. I can’t quite place it but there is. My grandmother and aunt are buried in Ramah. My mom will be too. I love that area. Your videos are fantastic.
My dad was also born and raised in Ramah and my grandpa and his brothers had cattle ranches on the mountain just north of town. Considering most of the town is related, I'll bet we probably are. My dad was born in 1935 and left after high school to go to college. My grandparents moved to Mesa AZ in the 70s so we no longer have close relatives there, but more distant relatives still live there. I've been to Zuni a few times and love it. My mom and I went back again this past summer, first time in many years.
We have a photo of my dad when he was about 5 yrs old or so holding the hand of an older Native American. I'm not sure if he was Zuni or Navajo since Ramah is wedged between both reservations. My grandpa did a lot of work for the Navajo tribe building and maintaining roads and wells and stuff. Great area and lovely cultures.
What an amazing family! This was a joy to watch. This is their land!
Absolutely beautiful. I feel like we are missing something very special.
Merry Christmas Peter
Yes, we are missing something very special that's for sure- we lost the connection to nature and faith.
And the genocide of the natives will always be a very black cloud over our heads.
Thank you to the Zuni for sharing their lives with us!
Gracious and very beautiful people. The family hosts are so lovely and warm. Blessings to the Zuni Nation.
They seem like very kind and gracious people that are knowledgeable about their land and traditions! Love to see it. New Mexico is beautifuuuuul makes me wanna go back.
Fascinating!!! Thank you Cly and your Zuni family for sharing part of your lives with us.
Hey, glad you came to New Mexico!