Thank you again for a wonderful presentation. I sincerely wish to visit the Navajo Nation and see what I can, while I can. Let's call it a part of my "bucket list." Please take care and may God Bless you.
You bring tears to my heart and my eyes. I have a hard time to hear and read this. But again I still say there are miracles that have not ceased. I believe this. I would love to go with you to see and visit the Navajo Nation. Tell me when and lets see if you can and I have others who can join us too that are subscribers. It would be an honor. I really need to know a good few weeks before. I so would love this. If you want. Navajo Grandma
I can't imagine how magnificent it was back in those days! So wonderful and marvelous it must have been! It was a spiritual experience your grandfather had there. Thank You for taking us there and sharing, I really appreciate it. Creator Bless and keep You and family from GGma of California.
Yes, it would have been amazing to see what it originally looked like and to see the people of the day, what they did, how they cooked, cleaned, how they interacted, their singing and dancing, Wow!! And as far as my Nali, it was definitely a spiritual experience. I thank those who from the spirit world fed, protected, watched over my Nali as he slept there in the Kiva. Precious. Thank you for your wonderful comment GGma of California. :) Navajo Grandma
Yá'át'ééh,Diné Grandma 😊 I stumbled onto your video this evening. Thank you for sharing the stories of your grandfathers and connection to Chaco Canyon. I'm Chicano, but also connected (by blood) to the Pueblo,Diné, Apache, and other people there in the southwest. I'd really like to make your acquaintance some day the next time I'm in Arizona or New Mexico.
Well I am sure we Dine' do relate to many Chicanos. As I know my left foot is Spanish, LOL! Of course there is spanish in our blood from days of old. Well maybe one day when I am around as I do travel a lot, then maybe touch base. We shall see. Thank you for your interest and possible Dine' roots. Again research is proof for now and hope you have done a DNA as a guide and research to find out how much Dine' you might be. Its always good to know. Thank you for your comment. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Buenos Dias, and Greetings from San Francisco, CA, Grandma. Thanks for the reply. 😊 I'm fortunate to know my paternal and maternal haplogroups through DNA. From what I've read many Diné come from the same haplogroups too. I'll tell you more in detail some day. When I was a youth and growing up in Phoenix, I always had a positive connection & close kinship with practically every person I met who was Diné, or from other southwestern tribes. I've also been confused for Diné a handful of times, though Filipino is usually what I'm mistaken for here in California. LOL 😆 Personally, I think I look like every race since I actually have all races in me. Glad your video popped up on my suggested video feed and I think I know why. I just started reading a book called Chaco Meridian by Steve Lekson. Opened it up yesterday morning and went thru the 1st Chapter. Coincidence? I wonder 🤔 And though the Bilagaana archeologists, anthropologists, and historians have plenty of data from excavations, I will keep in mind oral teaching passed down by Diné and tribes in close proximity to the area. Their oral history counts and has to be taken into account. Much to talk about and learn. Hope to see you some day! Have a good day! 🙏 Peace
It was cloudy if you couldn't tell, I could smell the rain blowing toward us, so wonderful and clear. Even on a cloudy day it is beautiful you are right. You need to come and visit again soon before the snow. Our temperatures are suppose to come down to the 60's this coming weeks and soon it will be cold again. Hope all is well Shadi. Hugs.
I just found your channel and I've been binge-watching your videos ever since. You have such a kind soul, and I love how I've been learning so much! 😊 As a person who isn't fortunate enough to have family other than the few people in my home, it warms my heart when you call yourself Grandma, as if we're all your grandkids. I hope you and Grandpa are doing well. Much love to you! 💜
You have an interesting name. I love the Japanese people as my ex mother in law was Japanese and I still love her with all my heart and will eternally. Her name was Flora. Re: your name the “Han” in Hanshi means “example, model” and indicates “a teacher that can serve as an ideal model for others”, or a “senior master”. Like in martial arts. Anyway I always wonder why folks use different names and what they mean to themselves. Some are funny some are amazing like yours. Watashi wa, Nihongo sukoshi hanashimasu. Anywho, thank you for binge watching grandma's videos. I usually say they are not Hollywood just genuine Navajo Grandma, no one helps me as I am ok at being computer literate but need more expertise. I am grateful for your subscribing and support as without you or any of my subscribers Navajo Grandma would not exist. So many thank yous to you with all my heart. Yes you are my grandchild if you subscribe to Navajo Grandma. Some say they are older than me, thus some prefer me to call them "friend," so we do. I am happy you are learning and I ask you to continue to learn with joy. These videos are made for my posterity and you are added as my posterity too. Grandma loves you and prays always for each of you. Stay safe and you remember your prayers too for safety, protection and good health. Love you. Navajo Grandma
Wow! Such a Beautiful and spiritual place. Thank you Navajo Grandma for your wonderful teachings and sharing your knowledge with us ❤️ Blessings and Hugs 🤗
I do love sharing my culture, my Nali's stories and how he taught me. I owe my Paternal Grandparents my love and being a good woman.. Thank you for watching again sweetheart. Love you. Navajo Grandma
I heard of this in my teens and always wanted to see it. I can no longer travel overseas, so will never get there now, but have been granted my prayed for visit through your filming. Thank you. This is even more stunning than I imagined! It is vast. The ancient people must have been of a very advanced civilization. Their building skills are awe-inspiring.
Hi Jenni where do you live, country? I am sad to hear you can no longer travel overseas, due to the covid stuff? Again also, I am happy that you can watch grandma's videos and see this place and its amazing masonry, and what is taught about this Pueblo Bonito and Chaco Canyon. There are so many stories of workers who to this day have a moment of sometimes fear because these people's spirits seem to still be here. They sing, they use their gourd rattles, and are seen walking here and there. I said, if that is true and I saw them or heard them singing, I would go and join them. Still an amazing place. Hugs to you wherever you are. Welcome always being a part of our Navajo Grandma family. Grandma prays for all of her subscribers and for their protection. You are included. Sending hugs galore. Navajo Grandma
Thank you so very much Grandma for sharing the stories of your Grandfather & Great grandfather. I used to stay with my Grandpa & ask him to tell me the stories of his life. And being able to see the places!! Thank you again Grandma
Thank you for appreciating grandma’s videos. I pray you will remember and cherish your grandparents more so. Without one of them you would not be here. Navajo Grandma
I feel so blessed to be able to walk this trail, seeing the remains of Pueblo Bonito with you and hear your story. I wonder if he saw Spirit beings doing a timeless ceremony.....or whether he passed into another dimension....I wonder if they used to have wooden roofs. I love exploring the Southwest.....but there is a lot I have not seen...... Thank you 🙏
My Nali was spiritual, his father, my grandfather who was Rafael Mescalito was the one who put together the CCC who cleaned off the dirt mounds off this who excavation the Richard Wetherill uncovered. My great grandfather was there from the beginning. My grandfather was there as a child helping his father and later in the 1930's he actually became more so a part of the team and thru his father, my great grandfather helped renovate and each 13 men that worked with the CCC back in the 1900's onward were all Medicine men that my great grandfather hired thru being the one who knew how to renovate and led the men how to straighten the walls and brought the potteries and jewels out and much more. There were white men who hoisted themselves down from the top of the cliff walls and stole pots and jewelry as well. So much happened while this was being renovated. There were bears, a river was running down the arroya (the wash) and there was grass that was lush and green. My grandfather was always remembering those days when he was a child and what he saw. Tons of elk and mountain lions. It is dry and hallow now but again when the workers talk with us they tell us that even at noonday they hear the singing in the pueblos and talking, hearing the shakers being shaken with the singing. It scares them but again some of them just keep working, others get in their trucks and go back to the office. It is a beautiful place of history and powerful to be there, the energy and vibrations of what was is still felt there. Navajo Grandma
One of the short stories but always amazes me when I tell it. My dear Nali in the spirit world. I long for his stories that were eye openers and always full of wisdom with such amazing history. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for taking me where I could not go at this time at least. It's so beautiful and I've heard stories but I know I'll never see how magical it is unless I get to go myself. Amazing that your grandfather was taken care of. Not the first time I've heard these kind of stories. Really beautiful 💜👣🥀
Hello Gomez, yes I am glad to take you along with me on these videos and glad you are interested enough to learn. Its an incredible place that just being here you can't get enough of learning and then you learn these people disappeared. Where, Why, When, and no one knows but the teachings and traditions of the Dine' people pretty much explains these reasons. White Anthropologists do not believe anything as they want to be the ones who discover and have their reasonings and etc to prove to themselves they are right. So we leave them to themselves. Yes you maybe able to come here one day, you never know. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma my mother's mother died in October late. I was born a couple weeks later and November. My adopted grandmother passed way too long ago period and though we are closer and needs then we are further. I still want to adopt you as my grandmother. For an older lady I'm quite a big baby missing my mother, we were inseparable but I haven't got a good cry in and it's killing me. I lost everything then literally not just emotionally and then lost everything again and now again. So I'll take all the back at you is I can get. I still really want to talk to you privately I'll write an email first but it's going to take me awhile I have a broken phone around I'm not so good at doing the computer stuff yet
@@gomezaddams6470 Gomez I understand and yes I am your grandmother, of course, online or whatever, grandma is grandma and here I am. I sent you my email and yes when you are ready I can give you my number and we can talk. Now go to sleep and rest. Pray always. Be safe and know you are loved and needed here in our Navajo Grandma family. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you! What an exciting video. I hope more is to come. I love the stories and the night your grandpa slept there is amazing. I don’t doubt it for a minute. Wow. I will watch again later. Beautiful place.
Dearest Fern, I need to chat with you. I miss hearing your sweet voice and your amazing stories and ideas and perspectives too. Hope you are doing well. Thank you for supporting Navajo Grandma by watching and commenting. Hugs galore to you always my friend. Navajo Grandma
I can't believe I had missed this video this place is amazing grandma love the story you shared about you grandpa as you were saying the story I could almost visualize what he saw that is amazing I love your story's about your grandpa and your dad, they must have been wonderful men thank you for taken the time and sharing this take care love you grandma
I noticed a figure in the video around 5:30? When you were sharing the story of your grandfather.. you point him out almost. The figure walks towards the left of the screen through out your story. Just thought it was interesting.
Hello 'Grandma'! My wonderful sister... This visit to Chaco Canyon is amazing! I loved hearing about your Great Grandfather, the stories are wonderful to hear! I had a GREAT day today and am sending you an email..! Sending YOU and 'Grandpa' lots of love and prayers and blessings! Oh, and GREAT BIG hugs, too! Your brother, Mark P...
Oh David, yes it is a wonderful amazing place to see, you can walk it and still not know enough or see enough, its like it is mesmerizing and makes you desire to know more. Thank you and grandma's next post will be something yummie for all to make and eat. I will keep it simple but for this time and changing season. I wish I could have all of you come to Chaco Canyon and stay there with grandma for 10 days so we can all learn together, camp and cook out together, or grandma would make a lot of her recipes, then we can go harvest the grass and make our hair brush, gather didze' juniper berries and make ourselves a necklace or bracelet, learn about the stars and my grandpa's (Nali's) teachings, and learn so much together. This is grandma's dream. I was planning this for the end of September but its suppose to rain a lot and the roads get really messy bad! Thus the plans went down the drain. Plus it is 60 miles from town. Just a dream. Hugs from Navajo Grandma
Grandma it’s good to hear this story! I used to live in blanco NM and visited Chaco twice in 2009. I had the craziest experience on my 2nd visit alone after sunset! I never went back I was so freaked out. However I sure loved my visits and plan to bring my younger children since they have not been, but we will leave at sunset this time lol
Hi Aimee, sometimes I think they should do a show on this phenomena that exists in Chaco Canyon. I would love to hear your story. I know even during the day the workers hear songs and drums and shakers and it scares them. I am the type of person I would run toward the sound and go sing with them. The workers who live there have seen shadows human figures in their houses or apartments and now it's like "ho hum." My brother and sister in law went walking during the evening toward the kiva's. My sister in law said all of a sudden she heard singing and drums, with the sounds of shakers and mainly low monotone type singing. She said it sounded like it was Hopi or Pueblo - of course, these are Puebloans. So she got frightened and my brother who is a CARD, told her, "oh don't you know the Rangers have created a huge stereo system here throughout the valley so in the evenings they turn the music on and that is what you are hearing. "Aviance." Haha and LOL. She believed him and my brother on the other hand said he had chills and soon he said, well I have heard enough old pueblo music let's head back to camp. My brother is like that. Silly. There are some stories from way back then that are not ones that can be told. So yes, I usually leave at 5:30pm now when it is closing. But again, these things happen during plain daylight too. I met one of my subscribers there the past weekend, he drove from Texas. His wife and 3 children went with us. After we went through the main Pueblo Bonito, we headed south to Casa Rinconada. We ate lunch outside on the picnic table, then as we walked past the sign, it said, there were Bobcats, Mountain Lions or Bears that could smell the food and to be very aware. Mind you we are thinking the bears are hibernating, etc. Then we went to the Kiva and proceeded to make a video when I realized I hadn't brought or made the hair tie for his hair bun. So he went back to the car and then he brought the wrong things then his wife went with him. While they were gone, I was sitting on a bench when I felt to look out and about. The sun was shining and it was warm actually. As I walked south of the kiva I happen to look down and guess who was there, a mountain lion. He curled his mouth and showed me his teeth. I backed up and as low as I could called out to grandpa as he had the 3 little kids and the parents were on their way back, I quickly told them what was going on. We all quickly walked back to the cars. I almost fainted. We told the Ranger and the first thing he asked me was, if we all were ok and second, if there were any children. I said yes, and he said, well food and children are what draw these animals unexpectedly. It had been a year since he saw one too. So aside from any songs from the past Puebloans, we ended up leaving after going to Hungo Pavi to finish the hair video which you shall see. Much happens there and I found that out as many times before there has never been an incident of any sort. Now I am more aware and being more careful. The ranger said he had 3 bear sightings as well late fall. So be careful and talk to the Ranger when you get there. The other thing I didn't like was even after the rangers went to the kiva, within minutes tons of adults were out walking around all over and being where the Mountain Lion had been. It really surprised me that the rangers allowed that. So just keep an eye out. Enough said. Navajo Grandma
Yes, Terry, that is what I would counsel everyone to do. This is an amazing place to learn the early Puebloan culture and there is so much to learn, you can't do it in one visit or you would have to stay a couple of weeks or so. Some visitors to this park do this and don't want to leave. Its mesmerizing. Navajo Grandma
When I say this it is because it is very very sacred. It is not for any ears and can only be held by reverent Native Americans who truly understand our oral history. So few there are. I am not mysterious one bit. I am honest and forthright. That is what I was taught and have been thus far in life. It is the only way to be and it is very healthy for the soul, spirit and life. I know you know what I mean. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Grandma those structures are amazing! The 2 bodies they found were sound like the Giants that native Americans use to talk about. I'm trying Yucca shampoo for the first time. Thankyou for the history lesson. Walk in peace and beauty. Love you and Grandpa.
History is interesting and so are the Anasazi Pueblos who use to live there in Chaco Canyon. Very interesting and sometimes we don't always have an explanation for what is found. Glad you are trying the Yucca shampoo, may your hair remain strong and healthy. Navajo Grandma
Thank you Grandma for educating us! It saddens me of what they write as history on indigenous people, the land & their horrid belief. I so much appreciate learning the history & recipes, jewelry & baskets you have provided on your channel!
Julie you bring joy to grandma's heart and spirit as you expressed that which grandma so desires to share with you to teach you, or to teach you what my Paternal Grandparents taught me as I lived with them while my mother was so sick and my father was a Navajo Police Officer. The information is for you and for my posterity and thank you for appreciating these videos that are not made by programmers but by an old Navajo Grandma. Hugs to you from Navajo Grandma
I had an amazing experience when I visited back in 2004 to Chaco Canyon… I was living in Florida at the time and was told by spirit to visit the 4 corners area starting in Albequerque… after me and my 2 friends arrived, the magic began. We had missing time and when we visited Chaco, we went to Pueblo Bonito in the early morning and at the time it was all dirt road in. We heard it may rain but I heard we would be ok as the rental car company upgraded my car to a Jeep Grand Cherokee for basically another 7.00 a day. The light started to shift and change as we drove in and I had chills. I saw figures walking near the wall at the back but they had like white robes and a bluish aura around them. I heard some things and we were the only ones there. I also saw Jesus in the stonework in the rocks behind the Pueblos as the sun hit the face of the rock at one point. I took a photo of this and it was so beautiful. I also saw a group of beings that lived in the rocks and scrolls that had been in a hidden place that only certain holy people had access to. As we left, the rain started and I kept asking the spirits to help us for a safe journey out of the canyon. The women who were with me couldn’t believe that I got out of there with the mud that we had to drive 20 or so miles to get to the main road. We could see that other people had to abandon their cars and couldn’t get out. I just kept praying. I knew that Jesus had been there and felt the presence of such an ethereal light which I have felt many times in the 4 corners area. I had some major spiritual experiences starting in 1988 with my grandmother urging me to visit Sedona on my way home from my visit to her in Phoenix, AZ… it started a huge spiritual journey for me as I visited and lived in the area many times. I appreciate you sharing your stories as it validates my experience and wish you many blessings of love on your journey 💕
Michelle, what a lovely story. I know when the road was all dirt road all the way to Chaco. Some don't remember or ever knew this. most of it is still a dirt ROCKY road too and when it rains it does get really slippery muddy. Your experience is appreciated as many also have had many miracles there in Chaco, at Pueblo Bonito and at the Summer Solstice Pueblo, can't think of the name. The place grandma and my subscriber saw a Mountain Lion. There are voices, singing, and yes, those Dine' workers at Chaco share their intimate stories that they just don't share of what you are talking about. It is emotional to them. One lady made me laugh, she said she was assigned to pick up the trash near one of the ruins when she heard singing, loud and clear, she said, no one was around and she wanted to holler out but she said she lost her voice and freaked out. She said she threw the trash bags into the jeep and drove back to the office where some guys helped her finish the job. It does happen and for some it is scary, the only scary is the Mountain Lion that lurks around there, but for the most part, many people know the spiritual happenings there. It is actually humbling to me and I so appreciate you sharing this with us. Glad you were protected and blessed to drive out because that mud is slippery crazy. Its rez mud that you can't talk about but to experience. Its funny how when folks talk about the roads I know the road to Chaco isn't the road we came on wagon on. There is a road next to Chacra Mesa that was the road that came from Pueblo Pintado that was the wagon road. It was a long and lovely ride hearing my Nali's voice as he would encourage the horses to gallop or to slow down. I miss his and my Bizhi's voice. How precious they were. And I was sitting in their pockets as it were constantly. Being little I heard so much of their teachings and I can see why Chief Narbona made it a law that grandparents taught their grandchildren while their mother and father's went out to work. It makes such wonderful sense. The wise men of our days long past. Miss them so. Thank you for these reminders and seeing them in our minds eyes. Ahehee. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma thank you for you lovely reply and sharing your experience of your grandparents with me also. I feel a special connection to the sacredness of the area and how special it was for you to have both of your grandparents to teach you. I agree that it is so important to have this education for the children. I can imagine you riding in the wagon and listening to them and enjoying their presence. I had a special connection to my own grandparents and miss them terribly. Chaco has such an ethereal inter dimensional feel to it. I also felt it in Mesa Verde, Sedona, and other places in the 4 corners region. Thank you again for sharing the stories of these special people in your life. I now live in Ireland for the past 9 years which has a lot of magic as well. Love and blessings, Michelle
Yes. I lived in NM 6 years and this story is what people who are called there experience In Their own unique way. What a beautiful experience. Thank you for sharing.
Wow amazing information from a person who knows and was on location. That is what I love about you. You have so much to offer all of us. Your knowledge is so wonderful. Thank you and continue to heal. Hugs and loves. Navajo Grandma
Why are the doorways so short? A: The average height of a Chacoan man was approximately 5 feet, 5 inches; the doorways are shorter than this height. Smaller doors are easier to place a slab over and seal up. They are more stable for building multi-stories. Doorways may have been kept small for heat retention and for defensive purposes. This is the answer given by the Chaco Canyon National Monument Park Rangers. Great answer Joyce, you are smart as a whip! So true. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Are those stone walls dry stacked, or were they made with mortar? That would be a skill I would like to have, truly. Your lesson was just the breath of rejuvenating air I neded this morning---thank you.
The walls were made with a mortar that held well. I know my Great Nali mixed his exactly the same and showed Richard Wetherill and other excavators how to make this mortar. It was amazing as I hear from the anthropologists. This is amazing. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Yes, Margarita, the tops were covered with wooden beams, mortar grass, juniper and were amazingly covered but as you can see after all these many years they crumbled and didn't hold. But the ceilings of the different levels of rooms did hold and most had to be repaired. Thanks for asking and yes there are pictures online if you surf the web about Chaco Canyon National Park. Thanks you and grandma sends here Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma
@@margaritaapicella2537 I love that you want to know and thus you go and learn on your own and guess what you earn a badge and remember it for the rest of your life. I love adding to my knowledge stash. Love you so. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma what percentage of native American qualifies someone as native American heritage? Is it the fact you carry native American blood in you?
@@margaritaapicella2537 Well Margarita, the Gov't created the blood quantum with awful ulterior motives hoping to die the tribes out. The blood quantum how required to be a member of a tribe is 1/4 to 1/16th, depending upon the tribe you are wanting to enroll into. Long ago, when there was no blood quantum, "if you lived with a Native woman or lived with a tribe, performed their customs, ate their food, and basically a part of the tribe, you became a literal member of the tribe. It did not require blood, only the commitment of being a Native tribal member as thus there are white men or women who intermarried who were considered full blood Native American. Not anymore. But I say when we do research for people, and they cannot become enrolled members due to less blood quantum, I still say, the blood is in you and you should claim it though you might not be able to be enrolled. That is the best thing I can say to anyone. Hugs and great comment. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma a Trillion Luminous Stars I send to you. Blessings for all your kindness. Still waiting for more test. Doesn't matter. I'm living. Be well family. Sacred OWL WOMAN Texas
Hi does your family perhaphs know Billy Wero? He use to be called little navajo and had a son Jr. but changed his name to William Dixon sr.. He was my grandfather. I saw Willeto Wero but wasnt sure if he was Billy Wero.
I know nothing of my family around there and am trying to find a way to get to know my family history and family there. We grew up near my grand mothers home Modesta Elthsosie in Arizona. My other grandfather Emory Dixon told me a bit about Billy wero. He said something about him finding turquoise as well, but not of where. A few days ago I started reading on Chaco canyon and the coindcidences I read were so similar to Willeto Wero that I couldnt ignore.
Sorry My Name is Paris (Dixon) Morales Kiyaa'aanii born for Nakai Dine, My maternal grandfather is British and My Paternal grandfather is Kinlichiinii (for the Tabacco clan, im still looking into this).
Hi there, I am so sorry but my family didn't know Billy Wero. The last name was Willeto if any. I wish I had information about your grandfather but I don't. You might hire someone who might help you discover more information on your grandfather and his associates. Hugs from Navajo Grandma
( yaateeh ) grandma and g pa jeff the structure of the brick is amazing like it was yesterday did your grandfather design the stucture ? They were nice to your grandfather they feed him make sure he was warm he had ladders to put people climb in and out ( yaah) wow smart in building your grandfather of jos history is educational love you grandma (hagoonee) good bye your grandson robert 😀
Hi Robert, gpa said Yaateeh, even though he is Australian. He is doing well and we just love your comments. Yes the people were very nice to feed and take care of my Nali when he stayed there the night in the Kiva. I hope as you learn there is so much here in the Navajo culture to learn and still more. Thank you and make sure you stay well and be happy. Hugs from Navajo Grandma and Aussie gpa.
@@NavajoGrandma (yaateeh) grandma ( ahehee ) thank you for telling g pa i said hello your grandfather eas a kind man to the other people thats why they feed him and made sure he was warm i am learning the Navajo culture from you grandma ( aoo hagoshii ) your welcome i have make sure i am ok and well im always happy when i hear from you grandma and g pa jeff to and also GPA aussie love and hugs your grandson robert (hagoonee) good bye 😀
@@robertcavalluzzi8112 How come we love you so much Robert. But we do and love your consistent interactions with us. Stay strong and well. Goodnight to our grandson. Night Night, Gma and Gpa.
@@NavajoGrandma grandma and grandpa jeff why you love me so munch is the way you feel about me in your hearts and prey in Navajo god wants you to love me as a kind person if your grandfather or great grandfather was living they will see how nice i am i probably be the white person they know they would think about me more than i would know they couldn't speak English to me but they would knew by knowing and sharing things together by learning and i know you love my consistent and interactions with you ill be strong and grandma and grandpa jeff stay strong for me good night to my favourite grandma and grandpa jeff hagoonee 😀love and hugs
@@NavajoGrandma grandma and grandpa jeff its how strongly we feel about eacher to im just a kind person that you love me so munch 😀 hagoonee your son robert
I believe you 100% and thx for sharing this lovely story. What about the elderly Navajo wise man who says that the Anasazi kept people at slaves and that Chaco was an evil place? I thought Chaco was beautful till I heard that story. Can you please tell us a bit more about this?
Okay, let me explain what you already know. This is another reason my Nali would not teach us about mythology. Man has a way of expounding, distorting, blowing out of proportion, making up, changing stories, histories, for gain or whatever it pleases them. I am using simple words here. The best way to express this is EXAGGERATION!! When you look at our newsfeed, the People's Magazine, Twitter, FB, and other social media accounts. Have you ever wondered what type of information they show and tell with no sources but their own stories and blurred videos in such a modern day wherein cameras are tech savy and amazing, and so forth. The Anasazi were the ancestors of the Navajo, Apache and Pueblos. Not just one of these. This was the hub of trading and spiritual worship. Tribes from Alaska, South America, and further out came to this place. Look at the artifacts found. Our oral histories spoken by our ancestors are correct as when they passed these stories down they did not lie, there was no gain, no fake news to blow out of proportion, no exaggeration -- back then for what. People were sober, they lived lives of honor, suffering, poverty, they struggled and taught their posterity their wisdom spiritually first, intellectually, physically, emotionally, and etc. So they would bear up their posterity to be strong and wise as they were admonished to walk uprightly before the Holy Ones and to their moral selves by serving, having faith, praying always, the pollen road, Hozho, on and on. Traditions and culture were at the forefront of goodness and honesty and wisdom regarding the spirit of life and how to live a happy life, food to eat, the hunting to be great, foraging herbs and plants to be plentiful, water, rain, etc. The stories and videos you are watching are exaggerations to make money, GET RATINGS and that entails payment, going viral, popularity, distorting and so many are stupid enough to watch, hear, listen and believe. These ancestors were not cannibals, the place in Chaco Canyon was a spiritual force and why many were drawn to go there. Its where you went in and worshipped and many knew the Kiva's were made for such, they did truly receive spiritual prayers, spiritual wisdom, they saw Jesus Christ, He ministered to them here in Chaco Canyon and walked among the many tribes all over the world. None was left out. You hear the stories that are true taught by the ancestors thru oral histories and carried down to modern times now. Sad thing though, few really have remembered, care and daily life is more important to them and not the wise counsel and teachings and ancestral traditions and cultures that were good, now they are put on the back broiler if even that. They are stomped on by our Native American tribal members. They call my oral ancestry "colonialism." They cuss, hiss, gnash their teeth, filled with hate, racism, and filth so vile and evil. This is how and why our Native Americans are suffering. Jealousy, power, greed and control is their breath of life now. You wonder why there is such embezzling, pedophilia, mismanagement, while the so called leaders are picked by their family members for control, greed and power. Thus the people suffer. Sad though, they listen to the wrong voices. The wrong voices are mainly what I am speaking about here. No there is no cannibalism in Chaco Canyon, there is no evil spirits there, yes, you can hear drums at night and singing. Why not, our ancestors are telling us something here, REMEMBER US, You are destroying yourselves, WAKE UP. Its not scary when you realize our ancestors are pleading with us to move forward with goodness that we may stop suffering. I pray you do not believe everything you hear. One sure way is to "pray about these videos, ask the Holy Ones." Even ask about Navajo Grandma if you ever question me. I am honest and forthright. I do not lie as that is a grave sin. We need to show and stand for right, not evil. I do not do this for the money lucre that youtube affords many. I am here to leave this legacy for my posterity and you have become my posterity in so many ways as a subscriber. Maybe not all my content is professional nor is it expressed like others, this is Navajo Grandma. It is me and you are learning what I was taught from my Paternal grandparents when I was given to them at 18 months old and until 10 years of age. I learned more than a University graduate or a PhD or Dr. It was a perfect timing when my brain and mind was learning and they say, teach your children correct principles when they are young for when they grow old they shall return to these ways and live by them and counsel and teach by them. Of course we pray we wake up long before old age. I hope this long spill helped. Be wise what you watch, pray about all things and know whether it is the truth. Be wise. Hog wash is Hog Wash and there is plenty of it and I could call it worse but I won't. Its political, economical, emotional, spiritual, etc, a fight to decipher truth is a great opportunity. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Thank you so much.....I never expected a response so this was nice of you. Yes I believe there's a lot of exaggeration. Please continue sharing your stories here. Hugs ☺
Wow I completely believe/ understand that story. I grew up in the black hills (hill city). Sometimes hanging out in specifically Spearfish I would sense the presence of around 10ft tall native people entities, dressed like dakota ppl, but taller and more regal, they’re like angel guides, aware of us in this time- i believe they gave me a huge increase in my spiritual sight and enlightenment during the few months i was exploring around there. In sioux falls as a little kid i saw a native woman dressed in all black dancing round a dead crow(crow was really there) for a moment. I rly want to see that awesome place! Its incredible.
I personally believe these are gifts of the spirit, our spiritual eyes are opened and we see more than what is here in this sphere. Many folks have experienced it and some of the workers at Chaco Canyon talked to me & my husband, they said sometimes while picking up trash at different areas if they are alone or together with others they hear singing and talking, walking and they said that it scared them & they dropped everything, went back & told the rangers, had them come out with them to finish their jobs. Some of the homes for the rangers, workers onsite also see figures walking around the house, in their homes and they have learned to just ignore them. But for the most part there is singing, with squash gourd shakers and movement in different areas. I haven't experienced it but those are stories we have heard & from the white rangers, but without fear. Great comment. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
I was just reading about Richard Wetherill Wetherill and his wife Marietta are buried in the small cemetery west of Pueblo Bonito along with several Navajos, Your grandfather might be buried along side him and his wife.
Hi Nelda, yes the folks you mentioned are buried there. My paternal great grandfather (Nali) was buried in another place, we know where that is, my paternal grandfather (Nali) on the other hand is buried near my Bizhi and we know where that is. Navajo Grandma
I have never heard of such a thing as "a place of tears and crying." This was a hub of trading and where people from all over Mexico, Alaska, the Continental USA from Maine to Florida and all around who came here to trade and to renew the temple covenants they had made with Christ. It was the trading that brought these cacao and Macaw feathers and also walrus bones and elk from up north and more. There is much more to discover about Chaco Canyon and it is told that is mysterious but it is not. I hope this small info helped. Thank you. Navajo Grandma
I need to make a video. I went to Chaco with this same spirit of seeking the wonder of all the ancient mystery and consciousness. But Chaco has a very very dark history inwas naive of. There’s Indians that won’t step foot on land or acknowledge it. It makes my hair stand up still. I had a strange experience where I was tempted to go inside a kiva. I’m afraid I kicked up spirits as they say you can stir up spirits when you walk where they do. There’s a professor who did some research that there could’ve been some cannibleism and even sacrificing human lives. A researcher found bones of humans that were cleaned as if used for meat to eat. Very strange place man. Do some research. Maybe it’s happenstance but literally within one month of going to Chaco my life got up ended. Met this evil wicked girl that destroyed my life with lies and scandal. It was like chaos the day after I left there
Hi there Dan, I am sorry to hear of your scandalous situation with this woman. Added to your strange experience after going to Chaco Canyon. It is always amazing to me as a Navajo woman to hear stories such as these. There are always differing experiences. Mine has always been positive and when negativity enters I command it to leave. The only other situation was when I made a video upon meeting a subscriber & we traveled to Chaco Canyon where we saw a Mountain Lion on the south part of Chaco at Casa Rinconada. It does have Mountain Lions as there are plenty of elk. We saw a Mountain Lion chase an Elk almost 90 miles an hour across the valley then up and over a hill. Never seen such speed as we thought it was a skinwalker. Don't freak out. Just a comment. Here is my opinion: Around 1908, my great grandfather was asked by Richard Wetherill to join him in renovating like removing tons of sand from off these pueblos long ago and to help start the process of renovation. My Great grandfather was a Medicine Man as were all the previous Paternal direct line. My Grandfather, thereafter, was a very young medicine man along with my Great Grandfather who was in charge of hiring 12 other men to help renovate these buildings in 1937. This unique Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) sponsored "Indian Mobil Unit" then was established in Chaco Canyon. My Great grandfather hired only Medicine men due to the stealing that was happening by white folks and some Navajos. Thus the reverence with respect was renovating not seeking prosperity thru stealing. They were also fed, paid properly not enough but more than normal. Their experiences involved the spirits that existed there still. My grandfather would be rolling in his grave as this video & report came out about the man who spear headed the hogwash of cannibalisms and whatever else he spouted. You have to understand I am a researcher, so when you tell me to do my research that is my life work and business. Thus I have studied this place, from a spiritual and secular point of view. There are records this man did not have access to only allowed from the Navajo Nation archives. Brugge was the only white man who was given access for he had a real reason for this not to conjure publicity or negativity but what was real. In this day and age, many are making money off of anything that brings publicity that is paranormal and fascinating to our abnormal desires to see things or believe things like this. Just like the skinwalker which is real. But cannot be explored by a white man or you do get the bad end of the results. Evil does exist. There are only two forces upon this earth, whether you believe this or not matters not: God & Lucifer. My grandfather taught me this and I know his wisdom is true. When you walk thru Chaco Canyon it is amazing to see what the Navajo, Pueblos, Apaches built. It was not only Puebloan. It was a force of people or tribes. It is wrongfully attributed to Pueblos and this is not true. Our grandparents were living when all these discoveries were made and met people who built these ruins along the way and kept the oral history of them. Though our grandparents are gone I am blessed to have made record thru videos and giving some information but not all. There is more than meets the eye. The only reason not all have complete information is because it is a spiritual knowledge for this place and not a secular, although it was a hub for trading and meeting place and a place for renewing the blessings of God in the Kivas. That is why there are so many kivas there. This renewal was needed and when the people from all walks of life and many from all over this Nation and outside came here they knew it was a place of renewal and recommitment to deity. I don't know where this man found bones as there was never but two sets of bones found there, in fact two skeletons. I know this and so do all the people here. These skeletons are now in the archives of the Smithsonian. Did he go there? I know they will not allow anyone to view these bones. It is just knowledge they were found there. The skeletal bones were 8 feet tall and covered with turquoise. That goes into more history too. So where did he get the bones. When many archeologists came here they were baffled because there were no bones and as if a people just got up and left. We know why. I know why. It is again spiritual and not meant for the secular mind or for gain. Lastly, when folks hear singing here, or hearing people talking in the ruins, it is mainly what I tell my people and others say the same things, these peoples spirits are still here to remind us they need never be forgotten, they existed and want to be remembered. It is not scary. To some Navajos it is. I only embrace and thank them for reminding me they were here and I acknowledge them and a feeling of comfort and joy comes after. It is not evil, it is not wicked and it is not cannibalism. We as people create what we choose in life. If we are wise and honorable, we choose those who are. When we go off the track our wisdom falling short and only what our eyes behold can be a detriment. Being sober and respectful with wisdom and prayer really helps. As this is a part of what we are taught as a people from our ancestors. When we choose to be otherwise things come undone and we experience negativity. Although you might believe this man, I do not. This place is sacred in Chaco Canyon, a people did dwell there and there was a reason why they left. It was beautiful with water, lush grasses, animals, great hunting area, but because others upstream chose otherwise this became desert and cause and effects rippled upon this Canyon way back then. Little rain falls here now so it was the waters that was depended upon upstream now again it is desert. Still beautiful. Be prayerful when you go there if you ever do again. Hear with your heart, see with your heart, go there to learn not what you believe is your definition but go there to learn. I have said much and thank you for taking the time. There is a greater understanding here that white folks do not understand. Merry Christmas and Happy holidays. Navajo Grandma
Hello, I cannot thank you enough for writing this very thoughtful and educational comment. It has certainly given me some hope and also has helped me to hopefully see this experience in a different light. Maybe it was happenstance the way things happened because I did go there with a very humble reverence for the land. I did a lot of research inquiring about how it was very mystical the way the buildings were oriented toward different solstice areas or constellation points. I definitely went there with the mindset that it was a place of gathering and a very highly developed spiritual place of ceremony and celebration. As you said that was the intention of all of the great Kiva‘s and other places. Certainly this person could be wrong, although I do remember reading his research that I believe he did fine certain remains although they are lesser known and not talked about because they obviously do not want to detour tourist from coming. Unfortunately all of those things had to happen with me shortly after my experience at Chaco. If it wasn’t for that, that was probably one of my favorite experiences at Wes. I went to Zion national Park Grand Canyon as well as some other native ruins, and I certainly enjoyed Chaco canyon the most. It was really something to see. I however you being Navajo, I’ve heard that other tribes in the nearby region will warn people to not go there. I’m referring probably too even Navajo elders to be careful if you find yourself in the area of the Anasazi. And hopefully I can return someday if it is meant to be. There was a lot that I didn’t get to see because I had a short time. I really wanted to see the sundial, but I’m not sure if they even let you walk up close to it or not. Thank you so much for your light and your grace. I really appreciate all you had to share. Hopefully I can reframe my experience in a more positive light now
@@DanielGennaro Dan you are sure welcome. Sorry about my spelling errors & some thoughts not very well expressed. But appreciate you made your comment. Navajo Grandma
Well Andrew then you must not be a builder. There amazing ways of our homes and arches that are actually the ones holding the foundation and are the most stable. Side note: if you ever have watched Sampson in the Bible movie, its amazing that when the evil people cut his hair, he was in a huge room or hallway where these evil people had gathered. But through Sampson's faith, he went to the arches and that is where he moved and broke these main foundations and the walls came tumbling down and killed the vile evil people. I don't know if he died, not sure. But these are movies we watched when we were little and gave important impressions upon us through out our lives. It took great faith to move those huge arches with God's help. So that is the big explanation. Have a great day. Navajo Grandma
Jeremy we go there with prayer and bless our way with pollen. We already know what you are talking about. That is something everyone should do no matter where they go in life. You never know what type of spirits you bring home unawares then wonder why you have nightmares or things fall apart and there is anger and things out of sort. Grandpa always blesses our home when we return or even our hotel rooms because we do not know what was in there and as you can guess thank goodness Jesus was born in a stable instead of those hotel rooms of filth in many ways. I know you know exactly what I am speaking about. We need to cleanse our homes and where we go with prayer and ask Satan to get thee hence as we love and follow Jesus Christ. He will leave. Even when you have bad thoughts, some thoughts that all of sudden come roaming in that are immoral, hateful, something not of you or just wrong. At that time you command, "Get thee hence Lucifer, for I worship my Savior Jesus Christ." He hates that and he leaves. I know this. May we empower ourselves. This last statement comes from the videos of my Nali who chose 13 men when Roosevelt created the CCC and chose my grandfather to hire men to help renovate Chaco Canyon. My Nali made sure only Medicine men were hired as they knew you can't take things, you have respect and humility, for what work they did was sacred and it was their ancestral homes they were rebuilding. No one instructed them which Wetherill was happy about and surprised they knew exactly what to do. Thus it was done. It was the white folks who would climb down from the cliffs on ropes and steal baskets, jewelry or whatever they could find to sell. So sad. Ii know what you mean and tho it is a long explanation, for those who read this, this is truth and needs to be adhered to in the question you raised Jeremy. Thank you. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma for my self i can see them and even pass them as well i am a medium.and i am the type that is sensative to them so i get possessed real quick.herbalist studing with my elders in it as well that is what my spirits require of me cause when they were alive they were also herbalist medecine men. As far as christ yeshua he was born in a sukkot not a manger that is a misconception by the white man and his lies. You are tyhe second person eho told me about the pollen there is another navano elder his channel his really popular. He taught about the anasazi the holy people ect.... i am still learning
@@NavajoGrandma not me but what from what i learned and the origional scriptures in there origional dialect before it got mistranslated with some elders.
@jeremyarroyo360 mistranslations happened but its up to us to finally stand up and explain our side. Not much of an answer but pretty much more than we realize things were changed. Navajo Grandma
“And Jacob went out from Beer-sheba, and went toward Haran. And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep. And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it. And, behold, the Lord stood above it, and said, I am the Lord God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed; And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed. And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of. And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not. And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. And Jacob rose up early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put for his pillows, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil upon the top of it. And he called the name of that place Beth-el: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first. And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, So that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the Lord be my God: And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.” Genesis 28:10-22 KJV
@@matthewm7540 Well I told you "I am an ancient." You didn't believe me. Grandma has lived a long time and I grew up in a time when the reservation was starting to change, my Paternal gpa, "my Nali" was a Councilman in the Navajo Nation and actually the President of the Pueblo Pintado Chapter it seemed newly formed, but there was history being made, I watched it through my Nali and how he worked for the community, how my own dad changed history by moving us to a Hick Town in New Mexico as those people "hated, loathed" us except the Mormons who took my father in and gave him hope there in the middle of Hick town. Some folks hate for me to saying this but it was a pure white all American city, we were the first Dine' family moved there. The things they did to us, to my father, our family, holy mack molly, you would've run from there, but my Nali told my dad, "some Dine' has to change the ways the white people view Dine', yes they will kill your dog, shoot at you even within city limits, curse you, hate you, etc. but your Creator will protect you to make changes that are needed. Thus my father remained, yes they killed our dog (Australian sheep dog named Smokey) put a bullet in the middle of his forehead laid him right where my brothers and sisters bus stop was. We all horrifically mourned, my dad couldn't even walk, we all mourned and then moved on. The Mormon folks at that time came to us, gave us hope, invited us to their homes, to their activities, told us we were chosen of God as lamanites, that this land was for us, and pretty much drew us in, and their faith or gospel was almost straight across from what my Nali taught us. Daddy told my Nali and he was shocked and asked how they knew what his oral history taught. Thus, he admonished my dad to join that church and learn more. Eventually my gpa joined with his family as well. But what we learned always first was the teachings of Jesus Christ that my Nali taught and knew way long before Christianity came to us or to the Nations. So as life goes on and passed on, I was on the front row of life learning on the reservation from my Nali and from the Hicks in Hick Town, the All American City full of racism that we had to learn to deal with. Still in the air there but we all have moved out and many remember our family and when we go back many white folks so appreciate and we shed tears of life experiences and friendships we had there in the midst of awful racism, hate, poverty and yet we learned about Jesus Christ from them the way they taught it. It all worked out. So you shouldn't have asked but here is a cup full I gave to you. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for this fabulously epic story,
Thank you again for a wonderful presentation. I sincerely wish to visit the Navajo Nation and see what I can, while I can. Let's call it a part of my "bucket list." Please take care and may God Bless you.
You bring tears to my heart and my eyes. I have a hard time to hear and read this. But again I still say there are miracles that have not ceased. I believe this. I would love to go with you to see and visit the Navajo Nation. Tell me when and lets see if you can and I have others who can join us too that are subscribers. It would be an honor. I really need to know a good few weeks before. I so would love this. If you want. Navajo Grandma
I can't imagine how magnificent it was back in those days! So wonderful and marvelous it must have been! It was a spiritual experience your grandfather had there. Thank You for taking us there and sharing, I really appreciate it. Creator Bless and keep You and family from GGma of California.
Yes, it would have been amazing to see what it originally looked like and to see the people of the day, what they did, how they cooked, cleaned, how they interacted, their singing and dancing, Wow!! And as far as my Nali, it was definitely a spiritual experience. I thank those who from the spirit world fed, protected, watched over my Nali as he slept there in the Kiva. Precious. Thank you for your wonderful comment GGma of California. :) Navajo Grandma
Yá'át'ééh,Diné Grandma 😊 I stumbled onto your video this evening. Thank you for sharing the stories of your grandfathers and connection to Chaco Canyon. I'm Chicano, but also connected (by blood) to the Pueblo,Diné, Apache, and other people there in the southwest. I'd really like to make your acquaintance some day the next time I'm in Arizona or New Mexico.
Well I am sure we Dine' do relate to many Chicanos. As I know my left foot is Spanish, LOL! Of course there is spanish in our blood from days of old. Well maybe one day when I am around as I do travel a lot, then maybe touch base. We shall see. Thank you for your interest and possible Dine' roots. Again research is proof for now and hope you have done a DNA as a guide and research to find out how much Dine' you might be. Its always good to know. Thank you for your comment. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Buenos Dias, and Greetings from San Francisco, CA, Grandma. Thanks for the reply. 😊 I'm fortunate to know my paternal and maternal haplogroups through DNA. From what I've read many Diné come from the same haplogroups too. I'll tell you more in detail some day. When I was a youth and growing up in Phoenix, I always had a positive connection & close kinship with practically every person I met who was Diné, or from other southwestern tribes. I've also been confused for Diné a handful of times, though Filipino is usually what I'm mistaken for here in California. LOL 😆 Personally, I think I look like every race since I actually have all races in me.
Glad your video popped up on my suggested video feed and I think I know why. I just started reading a book called Chaco Meridian by Steve Lekson. Opened it up yesterday morning and went thru the 1st Chapter. Coincidence? I wonder 🤔 And though the Bilagaana archeologists, anthropologists, and historians have plenty of data from excavations, I will keep in mind oral teaching passed down by Diné and tribes in close proximity to the area. Their oral history counts and has to be taken into account. Much to talk about and learn. Hope to see you some day! Have a good day! 🙏 Peace
Geez I forgot how beautiful it was..
I just love you stories Shadi
It was cloudy if you couldn't tell, I could smell the rain blowing toward us, so wonderful and clear. Even on a cloudy day it is beautiful you are right. You need to come and visit again soon before the snow. Our temperatures are suppose to come down to the 60's this coming weeks and soon it will be cold again. Hope all is well Shadi. Hugs.
I just found your channel and I've been binge-watching your videos ever since. You have such a kind soul, and I love how I've been learning so much! 😊 As a person who isn't fortunate enough to have family other than the few people in my home, it warms my heart when you call yourself Grandma, as if we're all your grandkids. I hope you and Grandpa are doing well. Much love to you! 💜
You have an interesting name. I love the Japanese people as my ex mother in law was Japanese and I still love her with all my heart and will eternally. Her name was Flora. Re: your name the “Han” in Hanshi means “example, model” and indicates “a teacher that can serve as an ideal model for others”, or a “senior master”. Like in martial arts. Anyway I always wonder why folks use different names and what they mean to themselves. Some are funny some are amazing like yours. Watashi wa, Nihongo sukoshi hanashimasu. Anywho, thank you for binge watching grandma's videos. I usually say they are not Hollywood just genuine Navajo Grandma, no one helps me as I am ok at being computer literate but need more expertise. I am grateful for your subscribing and support as without you or any of my subscribers Navajo Grandma would not exist. So many thank yous to you with all my heart. Yes you are my grandchild if you subscribe to Navajo Grandma. Some say they are older than me, thus some prefer me to call them "friend," so we do. I am happy you are learning and I ask you to continue to learn with joy. These videos are made for my posterity and you are added as my posterity too. Grandma loves you and prays always for each of you. Stay safe and you remember your prayers too for safety, protection and good health. Love you. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Thank you for the thoughtful response. We love you, Grandma! 💕
Wow! Such a Beautiful and spiritual place. Thank you Navajo Grandma for your wonderful teachings and sharing your knowledge with us ❤️ Blessings and Hugs 🤗
I do love sharing my culture, my Nali's stories and how he taught me. I owe my Paternal Grandparents my love and being a good woman.. Thank you for watching again sweetheart. Love you. Navajo Grandma
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Awesome place. Thank you for sharing it with us. Love you Grandma.☮️💖🎶
Thank you Macey. Navajo Grandma
I heard of this in my teens and always wanted to see it. I can no longer travel overseas, so will never get there now, but have been granted my prayed for visit through your filming. Thank you.
This is even more stunning than I imagined! It is vast. The ancient people must have been of a very advanced civilization. Their building skills are awe-inspiring.
Hi Jenni where do you live, country? I am sad to hear you can no longer travel overseas, due to the covid stuff? Again also, I am happy that you can watch grandma's videos and see this place and its amazing masonry, and what is taught about this Pueblo Bonito and Chaco Canyon. There are so many stories of workers who to this day have a moment of sometimes fear because these people's spirits seem to still be here. They sing, they use their gourd rattles, and are seen walking here and there. I said, if that is true and I saw them or heard them singing, I would go and join them. Still an amazing place. Hugs to you wherever you are. Welcome always being a part of our Navajo Grandma family. Grandma prays for all of her subscribers and for their protection. You are included. Sending hugs galore. Navajo Grandma
Thank you so very much Grandma for sharing the stories of your Grandfather & Great grandfather. I used to stay with my Grandpa & ask him to tell me the stories of his life. And being able to see the places!! Thank you again Grandma
Thank you for appreciating grandma’s videos. I pray you will remember and cherish your grandparents more so. Without one of them you would not be here. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for sharing this with us grandma❤️
Thank you for watching and supporting grandma. Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma
I feel so blessed to be able to walk this trail, seeing the remains of Pueblo Bonito with you and hear your story. I wonder if he saw Spirit beings doing a timeless ceremony.....or whether he passed into another dimension....I wonder if they used to have wooden roofs. I love exploring the Southwest.....but there is a lot I have not seen...... Thank you 🙏
My Nali was spiritual, his father, my grandfather who was Rafael Mescalito was the one who put together the CCC who cleaned off the dirt mounds off this who excavation the Richard Wetherill uncovered. My great grandfather was there from the beginning. My grandfather was there as a child helping his father and later in the 1930's he actually became more so a part of the team and thru his father, my great grandfather helped renovate and each 13 men that worked with the CCC back in the 1900's onward were all Medicine men that my great grandfather hired thru being the one who knew how to renovate and led the men how to straighten the walls and brought the potteries and jewels out and much more. There were white men who hoisted themselves down from the top of the cliff walls and stole pots and jewelry as well. So much happened while this was being renovated. There were bears, a river was running down the arroya (the wash) and there was grass that was lush and green. My grandfather was always remembering those days when he was a child and what he saw. Tons of elk and mountain lions. It is dry and hallow now but again when the workers talk with us they tell us that even at noonday they hear the singing in the pueblos and talking, hearing the shakers being shaken with the singing. It scares them but again some of them just keep working, others get in their trucks and go back to the office. It is a beautiful place of history and powerful to be there, the energy and vibrations of what was is still felt there. Navajo Grandma
I was waiting for this.. amazing ❤️ much love Grandma 💓
One of the short stories but always amazes me when I tell it. My dear Nali in the spirit world. I long for his stories that were eye openers and always full of wisdom with such amazing history. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
So much beautiful history
And there is so much more. This is my love of the history my Nali and Bizhi gave to me. So blessed. Navajo Grandma
Thank you for taking me where I could not go at this time at least. It's so beautiful and I've heard stories but I know I'll never see how magical it is unless I get to go myself. Amazing that your grandfather was taken care of. Not the first time I've heard these kind of stories. Really beautiful 💜👣🥀
Hello Gomez, yes I am glad to take you along with me on these videos and glad you are interested enough to learn. Its an incredible place that just being here you can't get enough of learning and then you learn these people disappeared. Where, Why, When, and no one knows but the teachings and traditions of the Dine' people pretty much explains these reasons. White Anthropologists do not believe anything as they want to be the ones who discover and have their reasonings and etc to prove to themselves they are right. So we leave them to themselves. Yes you maybe able to come here one day, you never know. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Love you Grandma XOXO 👣👣👣👣🐾🐾❤🥀🖤
@@gomezaddams6470 I tell you, "back at you." Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma my mother's mother died in October late. I was born a couple weeks later and November. My adopted grandmother passed way too long ago period and though we are closer and needs then we are further. I still want to adopt you as my grandmother. For an older lady I'm quite a big baby missing my mother, we were inseparable but I haven't got a good cry in and it's killing me. I lost everything then literally not just emotionally and then lost everything again and now again. So I'll take all the back at you is I can get. I still really want to talk to you privately I'll write an email first but it's going to take me awhile I have a broken phone around I'm not so good at doing the computer stuff yet
@@gomezaddams6470 Gomez I understand and yes I am your grandmother, of course, online or whatever, grandma is grandma and here I am. I sent you my email and yes when you are ready I can give you my number and we can talk. Now go to sleep and rest. Pray always. Be safe and know you are loved and needed here in our Navajo Grandma family. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Thank you! What an exciting video. I hope more is to come. I love the stories and the night your grandpa slept there is amazing. I don’t doubt it for a minute. Wow. I will watch again later. Beautiful place.
Dearest Fern, I need to chat with you. I miss hearing your sweet voice and your amazing stories and ideas and perspectives too. Hope you are doing well. Thank you for supporting Navajo Grandma by watching and commenting. Hugs galore to you always my friend. Navajo Grandma
Amazing! Thank you Navajo Grandma for sharing :)
Thank you as always and hope all is well. Hugs from Navajo Grandma
I can't believe I had missed this video this place is amazing grandma love the story you shared about you grandpa as you were saying the story I could almost visualize what he saw that is amazing I love your story's about your grandpa and your dad, they must have been wonderful men thank you for taken the time and sharing this take care love you grandma
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you again for taking the time to watch and learn. Navajo Grandma
Again thank you very much for sharing your history.
You are always welcome and thank you for watching again. Hugs from Navajo Grandma
I noticed a figure in the video around 5:30? When you were sharing the story of your grandfather.. you point him out almost. The figure walks towards the left of the screen through out your story. Just thought it was interesting.
I love your story!! It's beautiful there!! Thank you for sharing🙂
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for supporting Navajo Grandma. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Blessings sweet sister
Blessings right back at you. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Very Awesome.
It truly is. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Hello 'Grandma'! My wonderful sister... This visit to Chaco Canyon is amazing! I loved hearing about your Great Grandfather, the stories are wonderful to hear! I had a GREAT day today and am sending you an email..! Sending YOU and 'Grandpa' lots of love and prayers and blessings! Oh, and GREAT BIG hugs, too! Your brother, Mark P...
Glad to hear your comment. Hope you are healing. Gma
Hello Grandmother, that was very interesting and now I must go and see this place the next trip west look forward to your next post.
Oh David, yes it is a wonderful amazing place to see, you can walk it and still not know enough or see enough, its like it is mesmerizing and makes you desire to know more. Thank you and grandma's next post will be something yummie for all to make and eat. I will keep it simple but for this time and changing season. I wish I could have all of you come to Chaco Canyon and stay there with grandma for 10 days so we can all learn together, camp and cook out together, or grandma would make a lot of her recipes, then we can go harvest the grass and make our hair brush, gather didze' juniper berries and make ourselves a necklace or bracelet, learn about the stars and my grandpa's (Nali's) teachings, and learn so much together. This is grandma's dream. I was planning this for the end of September but its suppose to rain a lot and the roads get really messy bad! Thus the plans went down the drain. Plus it is 60 miles from town. Just a dream. Hugs from Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma That sounds like it would be wonderful Grandmother, I will keep those thoughts in mind
@@davidflanagan1653 Thank you David. I happy to know you understand. Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma
Grandma it’s good to hear this story! I used to live in blanco NM and visited Chaco twice in 2009. I had the craziest experience on my 2nd visit alone after sunset! I never went back I was so freaked out. However I sure loved my visits and plan to bring my younger children since they have not been, but we will leave at sunset this time lol
Hi Aimee, sometimes I think they should do a show on this phenomena that exists in Chaco Canyon. I would love to hear your story. I know even during the day the workers hear songs and drums and shakers and it scares them. I am the type of person I would run toward the sound and go sing with them. The workers who live there have seen shadows human figures in their houses or apartments and now it's like "ho hum." My brother and sister in law went walking during the evening toward the kiva's. My sister in law said all of a sudden she heard singing and drums, with the sounds of shakers and mainly low monotone type singing. She said it sounded like it was Hopi or Pueblo - of course, these are Puebloans. So she got frightened and my brother who is a CARD, told her, "oh don't you know the Rangers have created a huge stereo system here throughout the valley so in the evenings they turn the music on and that is what you are hearing. "Aviance." Haha and LOL. She believed him and my brother on the other hand said he had chills and soon he said, well I have heard enough old pueblo music let's head back to camp. My brother is like that. Silly. There are some stories from way back then that are not ones that can be told. So yes, I usually leave at 5:30pm now when it is closing. But again, these things happen during plain daylight too. I met one of my subscribers there the past weekend, he drove from Texas. His wife and 3 children went with us. After we went through the main Pueblo Bonito, we headed south to Casa Rinconada. We ate lunch outside on the picnic table, then as we walked past the sign, it said, there were Bobcats, Mountain Lions or Bears that could smell the food and to be very aware. Mind you we are thinking the bears are hibernating, etc. Then we went to the Kiva and proceeded to make a video when I realized I hadn't brought or made the hair tie for his hair bun. So he went back to the car and then he brought the wrong things then his wife went with him. While they were gone, I was sitting on a bench when I felt to look out and about. The sun was shining and it was warm actually. As I walked south of the kiva I happen to look down and guess who was there, a mountain lion. He curled his mouth and showed me his teeth. I backed up and as low as I could called out to grandpa as he had the 3 little kids and the parents were on their way back, I quickly told them what was going on. We all quickly walked back to the cars. I almost fainted. We told the Ranger and the first thing he asked me was, if we all were ok and second, if there were any children. I said yes, and he said, well food and children are what draw these animals unexpectedly. It had been a year since he saw one too. So aside from any songs from the past Puebloans, we ended up leaving after going to Hungo Pavi to finish the hair video which you shall see. Much happens there and I found that out as many times before there has never been an incident of any sort. Now I am more aware and being more careful. The ranger said he had 3 bear sightings as well late fall. So be careful and talk to the Ranger when you get there. The other thing I didn't like was even after the rangers went to the kiva, within minutes tons of adults were out walking around all over and being where the Mountain Lion had been. It really surprised me that the rangers allowed that. So just keep an eye out. Enough said. Navajo Grandma
There are many spiritual openings in New Mexico. Some people are not ready, but it’s spiritually saturated. I love NM. The ancestors are there!
I need to go there and see this with my own eyes. The archatechture is so incredible.
Yes, Terry, that is what I would counsel everyone to do. This is an amazing place to learn the early Puebloan culture and there is so much to learn, you can't do it in one visit or you would have to stay a couple of weeks or so. Some visitors to this park do this and don't want to leave. Its mesmerizing. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma We may just do that in our camp trailer. History is my favorite subject, it always has been. Love you grandma
@@terryrusselleverydayguy1613 Well tell me when you decide to go and we might see you down there. That would be wonderful to meet you. Navajo Grandma
😯 WOW 😮 ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Breathtaking 🙏 Thanks Navajo Grandma! ❤️
You are so welcome Ricart0713. Thank you for watching and supporting Navajo Grandma. Hugs to you.
Wow! I want to know what you won't tell us! I'd love to take a road trip one day and camp there! You're so mysterious Grandma.
When I say this it is because it is very very sacred. It is not for any ears and can only be held by reverent Native Americans who truly understand our oral history. So few there are. I am not mysterious one bit. I am honest and forthright. That is what I was taught and have been thus far in life. It is the only way to be and it is very healthy for the soul, spirit and life. I know you know what I mean. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
What an awesome story. The Lord provided in a way that gave him peace. That is awesome architecture.
And you are so right. Navajo Grandma
Grandma those structures are amazing! The 2 bodies they found were sound like the Giants that native Americans use to talk about. I'm trying Yucca shampoo for the first time. Thankyou for the history lesson. Walk in peace and beauty. Love you and Grandpa.
History is interesting and so are the Anasazi Pueblos who use to live there in Chaco Canyon. Very interesting and sometimes we don't always have an explanation for what is found. Glad you are trying the Yucca shampoo, may your hair remain strong and healthy. Navajo Grandma
Thank you Grandma for educating us! It saddens me of what they write as history on indigenous people, the land & their horrid belief. I so much appreciate learning the history & recipes, jewelry & baskets you have provided on your channel!
Julie you bring joy to grandma's heart and spirit as you expressed that which grandma so desires to share with you to teach you, or to teach you what my Paternal Grandparents taught me as I lived with them while my mother was so sick and my father was a Navajo Police Officer. The information is for you and for my posterity and thank you for appreciating these videos that are not made by programmers but by an old Navajo Grandma. Hugs to you from Navajo Grandma
I had an amazing experience when I visited back in 2004 to Chaco Canyon… I was living in Florida at the time and was told by spirit to visit the 4 corners area starting in Albequerque… after me and my 2 friends arrived, the magic began. We had missing time and when we visited Chaco, we went to Pueblo Bonito in the early morning and at the time it was all dirt road in. We heard it may rain but I heard we would be ok as the rental car company upgraded my car to a Jeep Grand Cherokee for basically another 7.00 a day. The light started to shift and change as we drove in and I had chills. I saw figures walking near the wall at the back but they had like white robes and a bluish aura around them. I heard some things and we were the only ones there. I also saw Jesus in the stonework in the rocks behind the Pueblos as the sun hit the face of the rock at one point. I took a photo of this and it was so beautiful. I also saw a group of beings that lived in the rocks and scrolls that had been in a hidden place that only certain holy people had access to. As we left, the rain started and I kept asking the spirits to help us for a safe journey out of the canyon. The women who were with me couldn’t believe that I got out of there with the mud that we had to drive 20 or so miles to get to the main road. We could see that other people had to abandon their cars and couldn’t get out. I just kept praying. I knew that Jesus had been there and felt the presence of such an ethereal light which I have felt many times in the 4 corners area. I had some major spiritual experiences starting in 1988 with my grandmother urging me to visit Sedona on my way home from my visit to her in Phoenix, AZ… it started a huge spiritual journey for me as I visited and lived in the area many times. I appreciate you sharing your stories as it validates my experience and wish you many blessings of love on your journey 💕
Michelle, what a lovely story. I know when the road was all dirt road all the way to Chaco. Some don't remember or ever knew this. most of it is still a dirt ROCKY road too and when it rains it does get really slippery muddy. Your experience is appreciated as many also have had many miracles there in Chaco, at Pueblo Bonito and at the Summer Solstice Pueblo, can't think of the name. The place grandma and my subscriber saw a Mountain Lion. There are voices, singing, and yes, those Dine' workers at Chaco share their intimate stories that they just don't share of what you are talking about. It is emotional to them. One lady made me laugh, she said she was assigned to pick up the trash near one of the ruins when she heard singing, loud and clear, she said, no one was around and she wanted to holler out but she said she lost her voice and freaked out. She said she threw the trash bags into the jeep and drove back to the office where some guys helped her finish the job. It does happen and for some it is scary, the only scary is the Mountain Lion that lurks around there, but for the most part, many people know the spiritual happenings there. It is actually humbling to me and I so appreciate you sharing this with us. Glad you were protected and blessed to drive out because that mud is slippery crazy. Its rez mud that you can't talk about but to experience. Its funny how when folks talk about the roads I know the road to Chaco isn't the road we came on wagon on. There is a road next to Chacra Mesa that was the road that came from Pueblo Pintado that was the wagon road. It was a long and lovely ride hearing my Nali's voice as he would encourage the horses to gallop or to slow down. I miss his and my Bizhi's voice. How precious they were. And I was sitting in their pockets as it were constantly. Being little I heard so much of their teachings and I can see why Chief Narbona made it a law that grandparents taught their grandchildren while their mother and father's went out to work. It makes such wonderful sense. The wise men of our days long past. Miss them so. Thank you for these reminders and seeing them in our minds eyes. Ahehee. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma thank you for you lovely reply and sharing your experience of your grandparents with me also. I feel a special connection to the sacredness of the area and how special it was for you to have both of your grandparents to teach you. I agree that it is so important to have this education for the children. I can imagine you riding in the wagon and listening to them and enjoying their presence. I had a special connection to my own grandparents and miss them terribly. Chaco has such an ethereal inter dimensional feel to it. I also felt it in Mesa Verde, Sedona, and other places in the 4 corners region. Thank you again for sharing the stories of these special people in your life. I now live in Ireland for the past 9 years which has a lot of magic as well. Love and blessings, Michelle
Yes. I lived in NM 6 years and this story is what people who are called there experience In Their own unique way. What a beautiful experience. Thank you for sharing.
There is a village in Saudi Arabia, , looks like they use the same method. It's called Thee Ains
Wow amazing information from a person who knows and was on location. That is what I love about you. You have so much to offer all of us. Your knowledge is so wonderful. Thank you and continue to heal. Hugs and loves. Navajo Grandma
Beautiful :)
Thank you for taking the time to see this and hopefully you may one day go there.. Hugs from Navajo Grandma
Grandma, is it okay to keep shards when you find them out and about? They are special to me but some have said it's not good to do.
Yatahey Aunty 😊🤝👧
Well Yaateeh back at you Valerian. Hope you are doing well. Thank you for commenting and take care. Navajo Auntie Grandma
I’d always heard the doorways were short because it was a defense strategy
Why are the doorways so short?
A: The average height of a Chacoan man was approximately 5 feet, 5 inches; the doorways are shorter than this height. Smaller doors are easier to place a slab over and seal up. They are more stable for building multi-stories. Doorways may have been kept small for heat retention and for defensive purposes. This is the answer given by the Chaco Canyon National Monument Park Rangers. Great answer Joyce, you are smart as a whip! So true. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Are those stone walls dry stacked, or were they made with mortar? That would be a skill I would like to have, truly. Your lesson was just the breath of rejuvenating air I neded this morning---thank you.
The walls were made with a mortar that held well. I know my Great Nali mixed his exactly the same and showed Richard Wetherill and other excavators how to make this mortar. It was amazing as I hear from the anthropologists. This is amazing. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Wow. Any evidence or by word of mouth if the tops of the circle buildings might have been covered with something? Fascinating.
Yes, Margarita, the tops were covered with wooden beams, mortar grass, juniper and were amazingly covered but as you can see after all these many years they crumbled and didn't hold. But the ceilings of the different levels of rooms did hold and most had to be repaired. Thanks for asking and yes there are pictures online if you surf the web about Chaco Canyon National Park. Thanks you and grandma sends here Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma will check it out. 😊
@@margaritaapicella2537 I love that you want to know and thus you go and learn on your own and guess what you earn a badge and remember it for the rest of your life. I love adding to my knowledge stash. Love you so. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma what percentage of native American qualifies someone as native American heritage? Is it the fact you carry native American blood in you?
@@margaritaapicella2537 Well Margarita, the Gov't created the blood quantum with awful ulterior motives hoping to die the tribes out. The blood quantum how required to be a member of a tribe is 1/4 to 1/16th, depending upon the tribe you are wanting to enroll into. Long ago, when there was no blood quantum, "if you lived with a Native woman or lived with a tribe, performed their customs, ate their food, and basically a part of the tribe, you became a literal member of the tribe. It did not require blood, only the commitment of being a Native tribal member as thus there are white men or women who intermarried who were considered full blood Native American. Not anymore. But I say when we do research for people, and they cannot become enrolled members due to less blood quantum, I still say, the blood is in you and you should claim it though you might not be able to be enrolled. That is the best thing I can say to anyone. Hugs and great comment. Navajo Grandma
We are More then What they Said. True hearts
So true. Well said. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma clear from TB. 3 test. Scary. Tummy is what going down. I'm safe. No matter what happens. I'm complete.
@@frenchpizza9725 So you tested negative?? If so, this is something to celebrate. Stay safe, pray always for protection and good health. Gma
@@NavajoGrandma a Trillion Luminous Stars I send to you. Blessings for all your kindness. Still waiting for more test. Doesn't matter. I'm living. Be well family. Sacred OWL WOMAN Texas
@@frenchpizza9725 I send you healing hugs. Navajo Grandma
How do I speak with you
Well try emailing me to: dinehgrandma@gmail.com and we can talk there or maybe if necessary you can talk with me. Navajo Grandma
It looks like a dig. They put up covers to keep the sun and rain off when digging.
Right on Tennille. Navajo Grandma
Home of my Grands. Ancestors loving us still
Wonderful and yes your ancestors are amazing. Navajo Grandma
Hi does your family perhaphs know Billy Wero? He use to be called little navajo and had a son Jr. but changed his name to William Dixon sr.. He was my grandfather. I saw Willeto Wero but wasnt sure if he was Billy Wero.
I know nothing of my family around there and am trying to find a way to get to know my family history and family there. We grew up near my grand mothers home Modesta Elthsosie in Arizona. My other grandfather Emory Dixon told me a bit about Billy wero. He said something about him finding turquoise as well, but not of where. A few days ago I started reading on Chaco canyon and the coindcidences I read were so similar to Willeto Wero that I couldnt ignore.
Sorry My Name is Paris (Dixon) Morales Kiyaa'aanii born for Nakai Dine, My maternal grandfather is British and My Paternal grandfather is Kinlichiinii (for the Tabacco clan, im still looking into this).
Hi there, I am so sorry but my family didn't know Billy Wero. The last name was Willeto if any. I wish I had information about your grandfather but I don't. You might hire someone who might help you discover more information on your grandfather and his associates. Hugs from Navajo Grandma
Thank you I'll keep looking, I'm wondering if it is Willeto but I dont know. My grandfather said they use to call him "Little Navajo"
( yaateeh ) grandma and g pa jeff the structure of the brick is amazing like it was yesterday did your grandfather design the stucture ? They were nice to your grandfather they feed him make sure he was warm he had ladders to put people climb in and out ( yaah) wow smart in building your grandfather of jos history is educational love you grandma (hagoonee) good bye your grandson robert 😀
Hi Robert, gpa said Yaateeh, even though he is Australian. He is doing well and we just love your comments. Yes the people were very nice to feed and take care of my Nali when he stayed there the night in the Kiva. I hope as you learn there is so much here in the Navajo culture to learn and still more. Thank you and make sure you stay well and be happy. Hugs from Navajo Grandma and Aussie gpa.
@@NavajoGrandma (yaateeh) grandma ( ahehee ) thank you for telling g pa i said hello your grandfather eas a kind man to the other people thats why they feed him and made sure he was warm i am learning the Navajo culture from you grandma ( aoo hagoshii ) your welcome i have make sure i am ok and well im always happy when i hear from you grandma and g pa jeff to and also GPA aussie love and hugs your grandson robert (hagoonee) good bye 😀
@@robertcavalluzzi8112 How come we love you so much Robert. But we do and love your consistent interactions with us. Stay strong and well. Goodnight to our grandson. Night Night, Gma and Gpa.
@@NavajoGrandma grandma and grandpa jeff why you love me so munch is the way you feel about me in your hearts and prey in Navajo god wants you to love me as a kind person if your grandfather or great grandfather was living they will see how nice i am i probably be the white person they know they would think about me more than i would know they couldn't speak English to me but they would knew by knowing and sharing things together by learning and i know you love my consistent and interactions with you ill be strong and grandma and grandpa jeff stay strong for me good night to my favourite grandma and grandpa jeff hagoonee 😀love and hugs
@@NavajoGrandma grandma and grandpa jeff its how strongly we feel about eacher to im just a kind person that you love me so munch 😀 hagoonee your son robert
I believe you 100% and thx for sharing this lovely story. What about the elderly Navajo wise man who says that the Anasazi kept people at slaves and that Chaco was an evil place? I thought Chaco was beautful till I heard that story. Can you please tell us a bit more about this?
Okay, let me explain what you already know. This is another reason my Nali would not teach us about mythology. Man has a way of expounding, distorting, blowing out of proportion, making up, changing stories, histories, for gain or whatever it pleases them. I am using simple words here. The best way to express this is EXAGGERATION!! When you look at our newsfeed, the People's Magazine, Twitter, FB, and other social media accounts. Have you ever wondered what type of information they show and tell with no sources but their own stories and blurred videos in such a modern day wherein cameras are tech savy and amazing, and so forth. The Anasazi were the ancestors of the Navajo, Apache and Pueblos. Not just one of these. This was the hub of trading and spiritual worship. Tribes from Alaska, South America, and further out came to this place. Look at the artifacts found. Our oral histories spoken by our ancestors are correct as when they passed these stories down they did not lie, there was no gain, no fake news to blow out of proportion, no exaggeration -- back then for what. People were sober, they lived lives of honor, suffering, poverty, they struggled and taught their posterity their wisdom spiritually first, intellectually, physically, emotionally, and etc. So they would bear up their posterity to be strong and wise as they were admonished to walk uprightly before the Holy Ones and to their moral selves by serving, having faith, praying always, the pollen road, Hozho, on and on. Traditions and culture were at the forefront of goodness and honesty and wisdom regarding the spirit of life and how to live a happy life, food to eat, the hunting to be great, foraging herbs and plants to be plentiful, water, rain, etc. The stories and videos you are watching are exaggerations to make money, GET RATINGS and that entails payment, going viral, popularity, distorting and so many are stupid enough to watch, hear, listen and believe. These ancestors were not cannibals, the place in Chaco Canyon was a spiritual force and why many were drawn to go there. Its where you went in and worshipped and many knew the Kiva's were made for such, they did truly receive spiritual prayers, spiritual wisdom, they saw Jesus Christ, He ministered to them here in Chaco Canyon and walked among the many tribes all over the world. None was left out. You hear the stories that are true taught by the ancestors thru oral histories and carried down to modern times now. Sad thing though, few really have remembered, care and daily life is more important to them and not the wise counsel and teachings and ancestral traditions and cultures that were good, now they are put on the back broiler if even that. They are stomped on by our Native American tribal members. They call my oral ancestry "colonialism." They cuss, hiss, gnash their teeth, filled with hate, racism, and filth so vile and evil. This is how and why our Native Americans are suffering. Jealousy, power, greed and control is their breath of life now. You wonder why there is such embezzling, pedophilia, mismanagement, while the so called leaders are picked by their family members for control, greed and power. Thus the people suffer. Sad though, they listen to the wrong voices. The wrong voices are mainly what I am speaking about here. No there is no cannibalism in Chaco Canyon, there is no evil spirits there, yes, you can hear drums at night and singing. Why not, our ancestors are telling us something here, REMEMBER US, You are destroying yourselves, WAKE UP. Its not scary when you realize our ancestors are pleading with us to move forward with goodness that we may stop suffering. I pray you do not believe everything you hear. One sure way is to "pray about these videos, ask the Holy Ones." Even ask about Navajo Grandma if you ever question me. I am honest and forthright. I do not lie as that is a grave sin. We need to show and stand for right, not evil. I do not do this for the money lucre that youtube affords many. I am here to leave this legacy for my posterity and you have become my posterity in so many ways as a subscriber. Maybe not all my content is professional nor is it expressed like others, this is Navajo Grandma. It is me and you are learning what I was taught from my Paternal grandparents when I was given to them at 18 months old and until 10 years of age. I learned more than a University graduate or a PhD or Dr. It was a perfect timing when my brain and mind was learning and they say, teach your children correct principles when they are young for when they grow old they shall return to these ways and live by them and counsel and teach by them. Of course we pray we wake up long before old age. I hope this long spill helped. Be wise what you watch, pray about all things and know whether it is the truth. Be wise. Hog wash is Hog Wash and there is plenty of it and I could call it worse but I won't. Its political, economical, emotional, spiritual, etc, a fight to decipher truth is a great opportunity. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma Thank you so much.....I never expected a response so this was nice of you. Yes I believe there's a lot of exaggeration. Please continue sharing your stories here. Hugs ☺
@@MsLuminous Well thank you and I pray all the videos will serve someone but mostly my posterity. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Wow I completely believe/ understand that story. I grew up in the black hills (hill city). Sometimes hanging out in specifically Spearfish I would sense the presence of around 10ft tall native people entities, dressed like dakota ppl, but taller and more regal, they’re like angel guides, aware of us in this time- i believe they gave me a huge increase in my spiritual sight and enlightenment during the few months i was exploring around there. In sioux falls as a little kid i saw a native woman dressed in all black dancing round a dead crow(crow was really there) for a moment. I rly want to see that awesome place! Its incredible.
I personally believe these are gifts of the spirit, our spiritual eyes are opened and we see more than what is here in this sphere. Many folks have experienced it and some of the workers at Chaco Canyon talked to me & my husband, they said sometimes while picking up trash at different areas if they are alone or together with others they hear singing and talking, walking and they said that it scared them & they dropped everything, went back & told the rangers, had them come out with them to finish their jobs. Some of the homes for the rangers, workers onsite also see figures walking around the house, in their homes and they have learned to just ignore them. But for the most part there is singing, with squash gourd shakers and movement in different areas. I haven't experienced it but those are stories we have heard & from the white rangers, but without fear. Great comment. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
Navajo Grandma Awesome. Glad to know the spirit is son palpable for many who go there. I def will need to check it out some day. Excited! 🤗
@@neutronstar8289 Its not a scary place but beautiful and has so much to learn in a long stretch of valley that is amazing. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
I was just reading about Richard Wetherill Wetherill and his wife Marietta are buried in the small cemetery west of Pueblo Bonito along with several Navajos, Your grandfather might be buried along side him and his wife.
Hi Nelda, yes the folks you mentioned are buried there. My paternal great grandfather (Nali) was buried in another place, we know where that is, my paternal grandfather (Nali) on the other hand is buried near my Bizhi and we know where that is. Navajo Grandma
Grand Rising Navajo Grandma
Ahehee and have a happy weekend. Navajo Grandma
Reparations now for our indigenous brothers and sisters!
Thank you Ren. Arigato gozaimasu. Nihongo hanashimasu ka? Navajo Grandma
Is Chaco also known as "a place of tears and crying" among the Dine? Why was the cacao there? Macaws?
I have never heard of such a thing as "a place of tears and crying." This was a hub of trading and where people from all over Mexico, Alaska, the Continental USA from Maine to Florida and all around who came here to trade and to renew the temple covenants they had made with Christ. It was the trading that brought these cacao and Macaw feathers and also walrus bones and elk from up north and more. There is much more to discover about Chaco Canyon and it is told that is mysterious but it is not. I hope this small info helped. Thank you. Navajo Grandma
I need to make a video. I went to Chaco with this same spirit of seeking the wonder of all the ancient mystery and consciousness. But Chaco has a very very dark history inwas naive of. There’s Indians that won’t step foot on land or acknowledge it. It makes my hair stand up still. I had a strange experience where I was tempted to go inside a kiva. I’m afraid I kicked up spirits as they say you can stir up spirits when you walk where they do. There’s a professor who did some research that there could’ve been some cannibleism and even sacrificing human lives. A researcher found bones of humans that were cleaned as if used for meat to eat. Very strange place man. Do some research. Maybe it’s happenstance but literally within one month of going to Chaco my life got up ended. Met this evil wicked girl that destroyed my life with lies and scandal. It was like chaos the day after I left there
Hi there Dan, I am sorry to hear of your scandalous situation with this woman. Added to your strange experience after going to Chaco Canyon. It is always amazing to me as a Navajo woman to hear stories such as these. There are always differing experiences. Mine has always been positive and when negativity enters I command it to leave. The only other situation was when I made a video upon meeting a subscriber & we traveled to Chaco Canyon where we saw a Mountain Lion on the south part of Chaco at Casa Rinconada. It does have Mountain Lions as there are plenty of elk. We saw a Mountain Lion chase an Elk almost 90 miles an hour across the valley then up and over a hill. Never seen such speed as we thought it was a skinwalker. Don't freak out. Just a comment. Here is my opinion: Around 1908, my great grandfather was asked by Richard Wetherill to join him in renovating like removing tons of sand from off these pueblos long ago and to help start the process of renovation. My Great grandfather was a Medicine Man as were all the previous Paternal direct line. My Grandfather, thereafter, was a very young medicine man along with my Great Grandfather who was in charge of hiring 12 other men to help renovate these buildings in 1937. This unique Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) sponsored "Indian Mobil Unit" then was established in Chaco Canyon. My Great grandfather hired only Medicine men due to the stealing that was happening by white folks and some Navajos. Thus the reverence with respect was renovating not seeking prosperity thru stealing. They were also fed, paid properly not enough but more than normal. Their experiences involved the spirits that existed there still. My grandfather would be rolling in his grave as this video & report came out about the man who spear headed the hogwash of cannibalisms and whatever else he spouted. You have to understand I am a researcher, so when you tell me to do my research that is my life work and business. Thus I have studied this place, from a spiritual and secular point of view. There are records this man did not have access to only allowed from the Navajo Nation archives. Brugge was the only white man who was given access for he had a real reason for this not to conjure publicity or negativity but what was real. In this day and age, many are making money off of anything that brings publicity that is paranormal and fascinating to our abnormal desires to see things or believe things like this. Just like the skinwalker which is real. But cannot be explored by a white man or you do get the bad end of the results. Evil does exist. There are only two forces upon this earth, whether you believe this or not matters not: God & Lucifer. My grandfather taught me this and I know his wisdom is true. When you walk thru Chaco Canyon it is amazing to see what the Navajo, Pueblos, Apaches built. It was not only Puebloan. It was a force of people or tribes. It is wrongfully attributed to Pueblos and this is not true. Our grandparents were living when all these discoveries were made and met people who built these ruins along the way and kept the oral history of them. Though our grandparents are gone I am blessed to have made record thru videos and giving some information but not all. There is more than meets the eye. The only reason not all have complete information is because it is a spiritual knowledge for this place and not a secular, although it was a hub for trading and meeting place and a place for renewing the blessings of God in the Kivas. That is why there are so many kivas there. This renewal was needed and when the people from all walks of life and many from all over this Nation and outside came here they knew it was a place of renewal and recommitment to deity. I don't know where this man found bones as there was never but two sets of bones found there, in fact two skeletons. I know this and so do all the people here. These skeletons are now in the archives of the Smithsonian. Did he go there? I know they will not allow anyone to view these bones. It is just knowledge they were found there. The skeletal bones were 8 feet tall and covered with turquoise. That goes into more history too. So where did he get the bones. When many archeologists came here they were baffled because there were no bones and as if a people just got up and left. We know why. I know why. It is again spiritual and not meant for the secular mind or for gain. Lastly, when folks hear singing here, or hearing people talking in the ruins, it is mainly what I tell my people and others say the same things, these peoples spirits are still here to remind us they need never be forgotten, they existed and want to be remembered. It is not scary. To some Navajos it is. I only embrace and thank them for reminding me they were here and I acknowledge them and a feeling of comfort and joy comes after. It is not evil, it is not wicked and it is not cannibalism. We as people create what we choose in life. If we are wise and honorable, we choose those who are. When we go off the track our wisdom falling short and only what our eyes behold can be a detriment. Being sober and respectful with wisdom and prayer really helps. As this is a part of what we are taught as a people from our ancestors. When we choose to be otherwise things come undone and we experience negativity. Although you might believe this man, I do not. This place is sacred in Chaco Canyon, a people did dwell there and there was a reason why they left. It was beautiful with water, lush grasses, animals, great hunting area, but because others upstream chose otherwise this became desert and cause and effects rippled upon this Canyon way back then. Little rain falls here now so it was the waters that was depended upon upstream now again it is desert. Still beautiful. Be prayerful when you go there if you ever do again. Hear with your heart, see with your heart, go there to learn not what you believe is your definition but go there to learn. I have said much and thank you for taking the time. There is a greater understanding here that white folks do not understand. Merry Christmas and Happy holidays. Navajo Grandma
Hello, I cannot thank you enough for writing this very thoughtful and educational comment. It has certainly given me some hope and also has helped me to hopefully see this experience in a different light. Maybe it was happenstance the way things happened because I did go there with a very humble reverence for the land. I did a lot of research inquiring about how it was very mystical the way the buildings were oriented toward different solstice areas or constellation points. I definitely went there with the mindset that it was a place of gathering and a very highly developed spiritual place of ceremony and celebration. As you said that was the intention of all of the great Kiva‘s and other places. Certainly this person could be wrong, although I do remember reading his research that I believe he did fine certain remains although they are lesser known and not talked about because they obviously do not want to detour tourist from coming. Unfortunately all of those things had to happen with me shortly after my experience at Chaco. If it wasn’t for that, that was probably one of my favorite experiences at Wes. I went to Zion national Park Grand Canyon as well as some other native ruins, and I certainly enjoyed Chaco canyon the most. It was really something to see. I however you being Navajo, I’ve heard that other tribes in the nearby region will warn people to not go there. I’m referring probably too even Navajo elders to be careful if you find yourself in the area of the Anasazi. And hopefully I can return someday if it is meant to be. There was a lot that I didn’t get to see because I had a short time. I really wanted to see the sundial, but I’m not sure if they even let you walk up close to it or not. Thank you so much for your light and your grace. I really appreciate all you had to share. Hopefully I can reframe my experience in a more positive light now
@@DanielGennaro Dan you are sure welcome. Sorry about my spelling errors & some thoughts not very well expressed. But appreciate you made your comment. Navajo Grandma
youd think all that weight on those wood logs it would collapse
Well Andrew then you must not be a builder. There amazing ways of our homes and arches that are actually the ones holding the foundation and are the most stable. Side note: if you ever have watched Sampson in the Bible movie, its amazing that when the evil people cut his hair, he was in a huge room or hallway where these evil people had gathered. But through Sampson's faith, he went to the arches and that is where he moved and broke these main foundations and the walls came tumbling down and killed the vile evil people. I don't know if he died, not sure. But these are movies we watched when we were little and gave important impressions upon us through out our lives. It took great faith to move those huge arches with God's help. So that is the big explanation. Have a great day. Navajo Grandma
Invite me to visit
You are invited to visit this place of course. It is an amazing place as other places on the reservation. Gma
shizaaaaam! ;;~} Chaco Canyon
built to last
Haven't heard that since 4th grade. LOL. Navajo Grandma
El miguelito
Why the little miguel? Gma
Pueblo means town en español (spanish) and bonito means pretty literally pretty town.
Navajo grandma you and navajo grandpa becareful of anasazi spirits.i would leave them an offering steping on to there turf
Jeremy we go there with prayer and bless our way with pollen. We already know what you are talking about. That is something everyone should do no matter where they go in life. You never know what type of spirits you bring home unawares then wonder why you have nightmares or things fall apart and there is anger and things out of sort. Grandpa always blesses our home when we return or even our hotel rooms because we do not know what was in there and as you can guess thank goodness Jesus was born in a stable instead of those hotel rooms of filth in many ways. I know you know exactly what I am speaking about. We need to cleanse our homes and where we go with prayer and ask Satan to get thee hence as we love and follow Jesus Christ. He will leave. Even when you have bad thoughts, some thoughts that all of sudden come roaming in that are immoral, hateful, something not of you or just wrong. At that time you command, "Get thee hence Lucifer, for I worship my Savior Jesus Christ." He hates that and he leaves. I know this. May we empower ourselves. This last statement comes from the videos of my Nali who chose 13 men when Roosevelt created the CCC and chose my grandfather to hire men to help renovate Chaco Canyon. My Nali made sure only Medicine men were hired as they knew you can't take things, you have respect and humility, for what work they did was sacred and it was their ancestral homes they were rebuilding. No one instructed them which Wetherill was happy about and surprised they knew exactly what to do. Thus it was done. It was the white folks who would climb down from the cliffs on ropes and steal baskets, jewelry or whatever they could find to sell. So sad. Ii know what you mean and tho it is a long explanation, for those who read this, this is truth and needs to be adhered to in the question you raised Jeremy. Thank you. Navajo Grandma
@@NavajoGrandma for my self i can see them and even pass them as well i am a medium.and i am the type that is sensative to them so i get possessed real quick.herbalist studing with my elders in it as well that is what my spirits require of me cause when they were alive they were also herbalist medecine men. As far as christ yeshua he was born in a sukkot not a manger that is a misconception by the white man and his lies. You are tyhe second person eho told me about the pollen there is another navano elder his channel his really popular. He taught about the anasazi the holy people ect.... i am still learning
Is this the cha'oh the shade house I refer to you call the sakkot or ?
@@NavajoGrandma not me but what from what i learned and the origional scriptures in there origional dialect before it got mistranslated with some elders.
@jeremyarroyo360 mistranslations happened but its up to us to finally stand up and explain our side. Not much of an answer but pretty much more than we realize things were changed.
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“And Jacob went out from Beer-sheba, and went toward Haran. And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep. And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it. And, behold, the Lord stood above it, and said, I am the Lord God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed; And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed. And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of. And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not. And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. And Jacob rose up early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put for his pillows, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil upon the top of it. And he called the name of that place Beth-el: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first. And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, So that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the Lord be my God: And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.”
Genesis 28:10-22 KJV
We are gods
Dang women
What? They fed him and were kind. What? Navajo Grandma
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U have a lot of interesting and great knowledge and stories XO
@@matthewm7540 Well I told you "I am an ancient." You didn't believe me. Grandma has lived a long time and I grew up in a time when the reservation was starting to change, my Paternal gpa, "my Nali" was a Councilman in the Navajo Nation and actually the President of the Pueblo Pintado Chapter it seemed newly formed, but there was history being made, I watched it through my Nali and how he worked for the community, how my own dad changed history by moving us to a Hick Town in New Mexico as those people "hated, loathed" us except the Mormons who took my father in and gave him hope there in the middle of Hick town. Some folks hate for me to saying this but it was a pure white all American city, we were the first Dine' family moved there. The things they did to us, to my father, our family, holy mack molly, you would've run from there, but my Nali told my dad, "some Dine' has to change the ways the white people view Dine', yes they will kill your dog, shoot at you even within city limits, curse you, hate you, etc. but your Creator will protect you to make changes that are needed. Thus my father remained, yes they killed our dog (Australian sheep dog named Smokey) put a bullet in the middle of his forehead laid him right where my brothers and sisters bus stop was. We all horrifically mourned, my dad couldn't even walk, we all mourned and then moved on. The Mormon folks at that time came to us, gave us hope, invited us to their homes, to their activities, told us we were chosen of God as lamanites, that this land was for us, and pretty much drew us in, and their faith or gospel was almost straight across from what my Nali taught us. Daddy told my Nali and he was shocked and asked how they knew what his oral history taught. Thus, he admonished my dad to join that church and learn more. Eventually my gpa joined with his family as well. But what we learned always first was the teachings of Jesus Christ that my Nali taught and knew way long before Christianity came to us or to the Nations. So as life goes on and passed on, I was on the front row of life learning on the reservation from my Nali and from the Hicks in Hick Town, the All American City full of racism that we had to learn to deal with. Still in the air there but we all have moved out and many remember our family and when we go back many white folks so appreciate and we shed tears of life experiences and friendships we had there in the midst of awful racism, hate, poverty and yet we learned about Jesus Christ from them the way they taught it. It all worked out. So you shouldn't have asked but here is a cup full I gave to you. Hugs. Navajo Grandma
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Xo
@@NavajoGrandmai am convinced you and grandpa are the holy people.