The Sacred Kernel: Corn’s Unyielding Hold on Navajo Culture and Identity For the Diné, the Navajo people, corn is not […]
Category: Navajo Nation
Traditional Navajo housing construction
The Enduring Architecture of Harmony: Traditional Navajo Hogan Construction The Navajo hogan is far more than a simple dwelling; it […]
Navajo Nation powwow schedule and traditions
The Heartbeat of Diné: Unpacking the Navajo Nation Powwow Schedule and Traditions The Navajo Nation, Diné Bikéyah, is a vast […]
Meaning of Navajo sand painting art
The Cosmic Canvas: Unraveling the Profound Meaning of Navajo Sand Painting Art Navajo sand painting, or Iikááh in the Diné […]
Navajo traditional medicine practices
The Enduring Embrace of Hózhó: Navajo Traditional Medicine as a Holistic Path to Wellness Navajo traditional medicine, deeply rooted in […]
Cultural impact of the Long Walk on Navajo people
The Long Walk (Hwéeldi) is not merely a historical event for the Diné (Navajo) people; it is a foundational trauma, […]
Navajo Nation oral history projects
Voices of Resilience: Safeguarding Diné History Through Oral Traditions The vast, arid landscapes of the Navajo Nation, or Diné Bikéyah, […]
Traditional Navajo ceremonies and rituals
The Enduring Tapestry of Hózhó: Unveiling Traditional Navajo Ceremonies and Rituals At the heart of Diné (Navajo) culture lies a […]
Importance of sheep in Navajo culture
The Enduring Fleece: Sheep as the Beating Heart of Navajo Culture For the Diné, the Navajo people, sheep are not […]
Navajo creation story and mythology
The Sacred Tapestry: Exploring the Navajo Creation Story and Its Enduring Philosophy of Hózhó At the heart of the Diné […]
History of Navajo silversmithing art
The Enduring Gleam: A History of Navajo Silversmithing Art The art of Navajo silversmithing, a dazzling testament to cultural resilience […]
Traditional Navajo basket weaving techniques
Woven Wisdom: Unraveling the Sacred Art of Traditional Navajo Basketry The intricate coils and patterns of a traditional Navajo basket […]