#Navajo tribe

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Work in Progress: The Kayenta Formation

The next installment of the Mesozoic Formations series: The Kayenta Formation. Full color painting coming soon.

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Joven mujer Navajo. Fotografía tomada por Leonard McCombe. Arizona. Año: 1948. Leonard McCombe (01/06/1923 – †2015).- Fotógrafo de guerra y reportero gráfico de nacionalidad británica/estadounidense.

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Navajo bracelets, c.1800s.

Region: South-West America.

These fine silver and turquoise bracelets were made by Navajo artisans at the time of the genesis of this kind of jewellery-making. The Navajo had fashioned jewellery out of semi-precious stones and shells for hundreds of years when they were shown the possibilities of silver – a new metal brought out of Mexico. An early Navajo blacksmith began by using silver coins to make jewellery, and early items were cast in clay moulds. These simply made items were decorated by scratching or incising designs, but soon more elaborate jewellery was made using mounted stones. Some of the first items to be decorated in this way were headstalls for horses. This was followed by bracelets, necklaces and many other beautifully adorned items. The south-west of North America is a significant source of turquoise, and this tribal industry was transformed. A tremendous flowering of this art continued into the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

Source: ‘Folk Art’, Susann Linn-Williams, pp. 192-23.

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UNDER EXILE Premieres "Meira"

UNDER EXILE Premieres "Meira". #underexile #navajonation

“We proud to be part of the growing community of Native American heavy music and musicians, and are also proud to be a representation of the Dinè/Navajo Nation along with other bands like Heart Musuem, Tribus, Hellthrone, Graves of the Monuments and Born of Winter to name a few. We hope to continue to grow as a band and, as musicians, to continue to bring recognition to the talent that is within…

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10 Facts on "What's so special about The Haudenosuanee and Lacrosse?" (From a Native American perspective)

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the world right now, but most people look at the sport as expensive, exclusive, and very white. Most people who play the game have no idea the origin that goes behind it or how it was originally played. Lacrosse is a spiritual game for many Native Americans and other indigenous people. Here are 10 essential facts on Lacrosse and the Haudenosuanee. Please leave feedback on your thoughts and opinions of the 10 facts listed below!

Lacrosse is the oldest team sport on our continent, originated by a North American tribe. Some people might say it started around the 1100’s A.D. The Native American tribe originators of this game are the Haudenosaunee.

The Huadenosuanee call lacrosse “Dehontsigwaehs" which means they bump hips.

In the 1630’s, French Jesuit missionaries who were working in the St. Lawrence Valley saw the Huron Indians playing the Medicine Game. The name of Lacrosse is just a reflection of this term, another way of how the French pronounced this game was “le jeu de la cross” (the game of the stick).

 Traditional lacrosse game sticks were made from hickory tree wood which represented all plant life. It was said the original game of lacrosse could last several days and have been played with 100 to 1,000 men in a 2 mile radius of land. This game is still played to this day amongst certain Native American tribes.

The cosmology of this game of lacrosse started out way before it was even put on earth for the people; it started out with the animals in the sky world. 

The game was given to them by the creator and is very sacred to the Huadenosaunee people, some say it even has healing powers. It's referred to as the medicine game amongst the Haudenosaunee.

This game was called to make peace amongst nations, heal the sick, an exchange to the creator if there was ever a drought, fight diseases, stop war, fix conflict, and to be played with a good mindset at all times, for the creator.

It was never about the outcome of the score but about harmony through the game.

A Haudenosaunee tradition that is still practiced today, is when a male baby is born they receive their first wooden stick and at the end of their journey here on earth, they are buried with the stick. So they can continue playing the game with their ancestors.

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the world right now. Thanks to the Haudenosuanee for sharing it with the world!

Let's use this post to spread knowledge to others about the Creators game of Lacrosse. Giving true credit to the Haudenosuanee who gifted this beautiful game to the world. In the spirit of connective blogging, your experiences, insight, stories, and knowledge will help grow this community. Let's create a safe space where we can learn from each other and have allies supporting the Haudenosunee Lacrosse Team's journey as they embark in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Here is my question to get the blog started. Do you think after reading these facts, they should be allowed to compete as the first Native American tribe under their own flag? and as the founders of the game of Lacrosse? Yes or No? Have a great day! AHO!

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It’s a good day to be indigenous !

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day/National Native American Day

Coming together to honor and learn from the rich heritage and wisdom of those who've lived on American soil for generations.

Appreciating and paying respect to the unique heritage and culture of those whose origins are native to the Americas, Indigenous Peoples’ Day offers the opportunity to honor, learn, celebrate and raise awareness.

History of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Honoring Native American people throughout the United States, Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first officially celebrated in the US in 2021, when US President Joe Biden became the first president to formally recognize the day. However, the idea for the day goes back much further.

In 1977, the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland sponsored the International Conference on Discrimination Against Indigenous Populations in the Americas. Part of the purpose was to begin celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day, particularly with the idea of replacing the adoration and glorification of Christopher Columbus with recognition and acknowledgement of the native peoples of the land.

Columbus Day, which is an American holiday, falls on the second Monday of October in the United States, has been less revered in recent years. This is likely due to the fact that the indigenous peoples of the time had their lands and lives taken away from them by the settlers from Europe, and the American people are becoming more aware of the way history has been written only from the perspective of the white person.

In exchange for Columbus Day, many people in the United States have begun the celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day instead. Coinciding with the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus on American soil, a celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day was organized on October 12, 1992 in Berkeley, California. Many other cities and towns have accepted and implemented something similar in their communities, including places such as Los Angeles, California and Washington, DC.

At least twelve of the United States do not celebrate Columbus Day, and the state of South Dakota celebrates Native American Day instead. Tribal governments in Oklahoma have also made declarations regarding the celebration of Native American Day.

How to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

A wide spectrum of ways for Americans to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day can be discovered and created. Consider implementing some of these ideas in honor of the day, or come up with some of your own clever ideas:

Attend an Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event

Those who have a family history as a Native American or other indigenous people should certainly take this time to celebrate their heritage! And those who don’t can definitely take the opportunity to support and enjoy learning more.

For people who live in certain places where the populations of indigenous peoples groups are strong, like Arizona, California, Oklahoma, South Dakota and many other states, it is likely that some exciting events, educational programs and celebrations will be on the calendar! Join in on a parade, learn a native craft, or listen to a lecture on history.

Even better, brush up on current events of the indigenous peoples in the local area to see what ways it is possible to learn more about their plight, make a donation or even act as an advocate to raise awareness in the community.

Re-Learn United States History

With the recognition that history over the first 200 years of the United States was written from the perspective of the white person, perhaps National Indigenous Peoples’ Day would be a time, especially for white Americans, to consider a different perspective. Get beyond what was taught in school and get educated on how the story actually happened before the territory of what is now the United States was settled.

Read some books, watch some documentaries and do some research on websites to find out more. Consider some of these books for getting more educated:

An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Book Got Wrong by James W. Loewen

The People: A History of Native America by R. David Edmunds

A True History of the United States: Indigenous Genocide, Radicalized Slavery, Hyper-Capitalism, Militarist Imperialism and Other Overlooked Aspects of American Exceptionalism by Daniel Sjursen

Support an Indigenous People Artist or Community

Often revered for their creativity and attention to detail, many indigenous people tribes produce artwork and handicrafts that are valuable and beautiful. Consider making a trip to a place that supports the arts of native peoples and make a purchase of pottery, blankets, jewelry, painting or some other amazing piece of art to add to your collection.

Visit an Indigenous Peoples’ Museum

Take the hands-on approach to learning more about the people who first inhabited the Americas by visiting a museum or exhibit dedicated to their culture and people. Try out one of these or visit one more local to the area:

Museum of Indigenous People (formerly the Smoki Museum). Located in Prescott, Arizona, this museum works to instill understanding and respect for the people of indigenous cultures, particularly those in the southwestern parts of the United States. The museum holds events, offers membership and even hosts a consignment market.

National Museum of the American Indian. This Smithsonian museum boasts two locations, one in the Washington DC mall and one in New York City. They offer access to various collections and exhibits as well as educational programs, online resources, and presentations with the intent to pay respect and honor to the native and indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Heard Museum. Situated in a vitally important place for Native Americans, this Phoenix, Arizona location focuses on the tribes and people of the Southwest. Exhibitions include handicrafts such as weaving and textiles as well as jewelry, clothing and more. Ages range from prehistoric to contemporary and everything in between. The Heard Museum is also the place where the World Hoop Dance Championship takes place each year!

The Eiteljorg Museum. Located in the center of Indianapolis, Indiana, this museum showcases paintings, sculptures, weaving, pottery, artifacts and even evidence of storytelling. With festivals, educational programs, events and even an annual Indian market, this museum is a fun one to visit and learn.

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This is the Indian Burger served by Cafe Santa Rosa in Tucson, Arizona, which is I believe owned by an O’odham family.

It’s a hamburger patty, green chile slices, onion, tomato, lettuce, cheese, ketchup, mayo and mustard served on frybread (which is known as a “popover” in southern Arizona).

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Abigail "Abby" Prairie Rose Brown Tail "The Spiderwick Chronicles" (OC)

Abigail was born 1890 in Montana on the Blackfoot Reservation

her father was George Brown Tail and her mother was Tamara Brown Tail nee Jones, a black woman.

Her father was young around the time of the Blackfoot massacre.

He however went to travel round and left he reservation and worked in odd jobs and various places:farms, grocery stores, ect.

He was almost 30, when he met her mother in a Canada and married in 1885 and moved back on his reservation. When he came back to he was defeated at the state of it, he had no clue it would get that bad.

He attempted to farm but it was a sad return every time. as time drew on and more and more changes showed up, he was abhorred and disheartened by the state of the reservation.

Abigail was named after her mother's mother.

They left the reservation in 1898

They moved to the booming Billings, Montana and there she met and made fast friends with Arthur.

He still passed on his Blackfeet culture as much as possible and even her mom gave her some thing she inherited from the tribe.

She was outspoken and Feisty and very smart

she and Arthur made fast friends. they went to the same school together.

They were inseparable. They spent allt he time in the world together. Playing, laughing, eating together, their family got close because if them.

She even brought him on a few visits to his reservation and though them , he learned more about magical creatures and other beings due to Blackfoot tribe stories myths and legends.

Every summer and winter thy'd go back to where he grew up on the reservation on camping trips.

Her moms even though briefly learning herself , showed her what the women taught her

They eventually fell in love and started dating secretly for a year at 17 .

Often hiding to kiss and hold each other behind school, buildings, Their home , behind trees.

He proposed at 18 but their parents made them wait until after college to marry. they agreed.

Her father wasn’t going to give her up easy, Blackfoot tradition says young men wanting to marry have to prove their love in an act of bravery and so he took him on a “hunting” trip. As eventful and entering in the father’s behalf as it was, he didn’t kill anything but he proved his love and he knew he was worthy of his daughter and gave his blessing.

Abby never got to see her wedding day or even the next semester of school, she died from fatal injuries during a train robbery in a local hospital in Wisconsin. her body was buried in an local cemetery.

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tatanka means gif pack

CLICK THE SOURCE LINK BELOW and you will be redirected to a ko-fi shop link ($0+) to gain access to #46 245x150px gifs of Tatanka Means as Charges the Enemy in The Son Season 1 (2017)! These were created from scratch by Sveja. Do what you want with these, just don’t repost/claim as your own, don’t use them to play Tatanka or in any smut/smut-based blogs, and like/reblog if using. If you like what I’m doing, feel free to commission me (/commissionsinfo) or send me a ko-fi (/svejarph).

Tatanka was 31-32 during filming and is Oglala Lakota Sioux, Yankton Dakota Sioux, Omaha, and Navajo. Please cast him accordingly. The scenes where he appears takes place in 1849-1850.

tw: implied death ; blood, eating, fighting, fire, flickering lights, horses, injury, shaky camera, shirtlessness, violence, wounds

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Walking in the Kayenta Formation

Walking in the Kayenta Formation, Northern Arizona in the Navajo Nation lands in the early Jurassic 190 Million years ago.

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Susanne Page (March 3, 1938 – May 13, 2024) 

"Kachina dolls during a sunrise ceremony," 1980,

Ms. Page was in the midst of a 40-year career as a photographer for the United States Information Agency when she began creating vivid images of Native Americans and the flora and fauna that sustained them — work that embraced the beauty of the natural world and its profound spiritual significance to those Indigenous people. Her work appeared in magazines like National Geographic and Smithsonian and in several books.

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Navajo chief’s blanket, c. 1880-90.

Region: South-West America.

Amongst the Navajo, weaving has traditionally been done by women. It regarded as a sacred art; the universe was created by a mythical ancestress known as Spider Woman, who wove the universe on a great loom. However, the woven textiles and designs of the Navajo tribe have no sacred significance. Early blankets were made using cotton and the wool of the Chinna sheep, using traditional upright looms. A Navajo would carryout all the processes of producing blankets, from shearing the sheep and spinning the wool, to dying and weaving. Many women kept large flocks of sheep. As with many traditional crafters, the Navajo weavers were quick to use the innovations introduced by European settlers, specially the ‘Germantown’ commercially produced yarns. These yarns, named after the town where they were produced were extremely fine and superior to the native yarns. The chemically produced dyes prompted a great change in the colours and patterns of the Navajo; the early, simply striped blankets of the first phase were superseded by exciting new designs in brilliant colours, known as ‘Eye Dazzlers’.

Source: ‘Folk Art’, Susann Linn-Williams, pp. 214-5.

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I want to draw the Glamrocks and the DCA as PowWow dancers so bad but that would be just… so much detail. So mmmm it’ll have to wait.

But hear me out!

Sun and Moon: hoop dancers (Ojibwe/Anishinaabe)

Roxy: fancy shawl (Lummi)

Chica: Jingle dress (Lakota Sioux)

Monty: men’s fancy (Seminole)

Freddy: lead drummer/singer (Eastern Tsalagi/ Cherokee)

DJMM: Master of Ceremonies (Navajo/Diné)

And their regalia is just in their usual colors.

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Ok, so I have two pieces of turquoise jewelry that my great grandmother bought directly from one of the indigenous artists of Arizona or Nevada. She loved supporting small indigenous businesses, especially when she’d visit those two places, but because she visited quite a few different locations in those states, I don’t know which tribe the artist who made these silver and turquoise pieces are from. I wish I could ask my Great Grandmother because if she was still alive she would love to tell me her experiences in Arizona and Nevada and all the unique artists and jewelry makers she found. Does anyone know if there’s a way to tell what tribe a piece of jewelry is from based on design? Here are the pictures:

I know for a fact it’s genuine turquoise and silver (that I’m afraid to polish because most polishing products are too harsh to come near to to turquoise).

BTW: I am not from an indigenous heritage so I can’t really ask my family cause they’re all mixed white and Latin American like me.

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Navajo art is one of North America's most popular forms of native American art. It has been made for centuries and is still being made today. If you are also a Navajo tribe arts and crafts lover, you probably wonder what unique crafts you can buy from a Native American store. We have made this simple for you. This image shows various native crafts like Navajo-style rugs, Pendleton Navajo blankets, and other crafts you can buy. Grab the detailed information here: