Traditional Dine' Living in Hard Rock, Arizona
Hard Rock, Arizona is a community on the edges of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Land that can be found after the pavement ends and the dirt road begins. If you follow the dirt road for long enough, you'll come across a family that has chosen to live traditionally and off the grid. Our host is Raeanna Johnson, DYN Project Lead at To' Nizhoni Ani, an organization we'll learn more about later in this series. We'll learn how the family has blended modern conveniences with traditional Dine' living that has allowed them to thrive on their own terms. Join us as we get to know Raeanna and her family in Hard Rock, Arizona.
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Linda means beautiful in Spanish, and she is a beautiful lady. It is so nice to see a family that imbraces the traditional ways of the Dinè. Nihzoni.
Aoh' they are a great family to hang out with. We found out we're related through clans and felt like I met with long lost relatives. 🤙🏾
Yaaeetah abini! What a breath taking view! Very interesting - I live in the city and my dream one day is to go home to Dinetah - breath the fresh air and grow organic food again. I grew up on a farm, doing ranch work, herding sheep, going out early the morning - saying our prayers. Beautiful, thoughtful & a reminder of who were are as Dine people as they all said! It's a message from the Holy People!
What made you leave the motherland? I agree, it makes me rethink my career path and embrace the old ways and remove the hustle and bustle of modern life. It feels healthier for the soul. 🤙🏾
This is a Navajo family. Conversation is very precise and to the point.
Agreed, you can feel the connection and strength when you're with the family. It like I was right at home. 🤙🏾
Inspiring - great interview - beautiful country - ty for sharing these traditions
Yessir, it was a very relaxing day to spend out there with the family. Ahe' hee for watching their video! 🤙🏾
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Familiar views of the landscape 👍 Great interview with the family unit
Yessir, I figured you would recognize the landscape. 🤙🏾
Traditional Ways are Always Best ! 🙏🏽 For when stuff like Covid happens it affects you less…. Linda’s sheep weaving looks so crafted ❤ Very Informative, great! Video!
Agreed, when you live off the land and isolated, the modern problems are less effective. Hanging out with masini for a bit was comfortable and made me feel very relaxed listening to her talk. Ahe' hee for watching their video 🤙🏾
Nizhoneeh bii’ghah good video good familys
Aoh' 🤙🏾
Morning... Blessed... Great video
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More to learn at home now days that in school ...this is education at home better than indoctrination in bela gana school...thank you for what you do in behalf of the youth and the elder ...learning the language from the elders ....is day by day prayers ...the holy people ....yes !
Aoh' exactly, a lot of good lessons from our elders especially when they stick to their traditional values. Ahe' hee for watching Raeanna's video 🤙🏾
hi Raeanna from okc ,we urban natives adapt and aclimate well to city life meaning change is always occuring in our daily and annual life here in the citys. Believe it or not there are those of us here in oklahoma city that keep traditional values alive regardless of change , our culture and native ways remain intact in our every day way of life and most importantly our hearts our minds body and spirit .Aho
I am from the Menominee Nation, my grandma took me trading when I was little. (We embroider fancy dance shawls) we were invited into a family's dinner. It was very nice. I played with the kids.
Sounds like a great childhood. Have you visited the Navajo Nation often? We are looking to expand to other tribes starting at the end of the year and we hope to make it up north one day. Have a great day and we appreciate your support! Ahe' hee
@@Spagoshi the family was in New Mexico. A Pueblo tribe most likely. Did you attend Gathering of the Nations this year? I know many many families look forward to going every year. I have a Navajo auntie!
@@jessJBIRD1981 No we didn't. We had family in town, I was under the weather and didn't attend. We plan on it next year but we'll see how it goes. Did you attend? Have a great rest of your weekend!
👋 Thank you for sharing your beautiful personal story.. ❤ 😊
Ahe' hee for watching Raeanna's video and her family 🤙🏾
I so love this channel. My dear long-time friend is Navajo. Knows almost nothing of his own culture. I brought him to my land. I want so for him to melt his Heart back to His Peoples, to fall in love with the land. We want to know more and both teach n learn.
Ahe' hee for your support and kind words. Your friend is from what area? I hope he does find some relation with his culture and reconnects. Ahe' hee
Wow I think I’ll like this episode, the family is lucky to have each others. Agh I wish the year of Covid was not stressful for me but it was and depressing. But had to keep myself going for my 2 kids while my spouse was away working.
Understood, it was a tough time for many people in our country. Were you in an urban area during that time? Glad you are all well and going now.
No my spouse was military at the time. I’ve mentioned this to you before and you wanted to interview us but I said no. It was mainly hard for me as the spouse at home with kids because we cut out people visiting and was very traumatizing. Thankfully I had a niece who worried about me that time and stayed isolated for 2 weeks to make sure they were good. It was to the point my whole fam well like my parent and everyone who lived with them stayed isolate just to make sure my niece could stay with me. It is like a PTSD money for me.
@@RSVD84 Oh I remember your story now, I apologize for that. I've been in contact with many relatives over the year. Yes, isolation was pretty hard on a lot of families. My parents did something similar, before visiting us during the summer of 2020. I hope all is well and ahe' hee for sharing your personal story. Take care
That is so sad and it is not Fair for our Native American people not having running water. Thank you for Sharing your Cultura ❤🙏❤
Yes it is sad but also fuel to continue to fight for the land and the future. 🤙🏾
Thank you for sharing ❤
Aoh' any time! Ahe' hee for watching
Thank you so much for sharing your lives with me.
Ahe' hee, glad you enjoyed Raeanna's series
Amazing! Very welcoming from the beginning.
Agreed, it was a great experience and enjoyable to be around family that I'm related to through clan.
Nice home
Excellent video!
Papatuanuku, mother nature will heal us❤
Agreed and that's how I feel everytime I go back to the motherland. Ahe' hee for watching!
❤❤I Love ❤your tradition ❤❤I’m sure is more ❤❤peaceful ❤ No peace where I’m !
Aoh' ahe' hee for your comment and support, much appreciated!
That's badd to see our leaders in tears , (what the Diablo going on.
Grandma is wearing a traditional Palestinian scarf, Keffiveh
What can I say, she has style 😉