Yá'at'ééh. I am a young Diné woman. I come from a traditional Diné family. I was a little worried when the guy interviewing ask Mr. Chee if he could see his medicine bag and the items he uses during ceremony. You can't ask for something like that. If he wanted you to see his medicine and the items used during a traditional ceremony, he will show you. But just know these items used are very very VERY SACRED.. It's not just something one can openly share with any outsider or even the world. Traditional Navajo elders tell us these items are what heal us, protect us and keep Navajo traditions and culture alive. It's something you can't play around with or be open about.. It must be protected. Those are just my thoughts.

Was stunned when interviewer asked to see what was in the medicine man medicine bag . No one was allowed to handle or see the contents of my bag not even my sons or grandkids . They are the tools that the medicine man uses . To be a medicine man or medicine woman your heart has to be pure and that of a lion , you will be tested and attacked by the entities of the supernatural side . 🙏

Herman Chee is my grandpa and in my family he is the most trusted elder in the Chee family everybody local to monument valley relied upon him for help now when I see him in this video and sadly he passed away but his is remembered the most and my dad mostly told stories about him that I’ve never heard of but he is missed

these wise elders are sharing sacred wisdom with you and start to act like a child when they don’t show you what’s inside the bag.

Slow down and don't be in a hurry to see things you may not understand.

To the person conducting the supposed interview. Try to at least act as though you are interested. Be respectful. Do not ask stupid and/or disrespectful questions. Ask a few questions BEFORE you enter a traditional sacred space and ask if there is anything that you are supposed to say or do when entering a traditional scared space. Also ask about what you are NOT supposed to do or say in that holy place. Some things can be overlooked if you have the correct spirit and intent and you do something incorrectly, But if you do not have the correct spirit and intent, or if you are not respectful of that holy place, then just do not go there.

Been along time I hear my chei talk and hearing his voice I use this video to calm me down knowing that my chei will not be forgot. His voice makes me feel joy and happiness thanks to who very made this video. I thank you so much remember me how he uses to talk to me.

My great grandfather was a medicine man and he would have never allowed himself to be recorded or filmed while talking or explaining our ceremonies or traditions. He was offered by universities across the US but the moment they said he was going to be filmed, he said no and meant it. They tried offering him money but the answer was still no.

Got a little irritated with the interviewer. I liked what the medicine man had to say. The interviewer obviously wasn't really interested in what he was saying judging by the way he meandered with the camera during the interview on unimportant aspects of the environment. Also rude with his pushiness in wanting to see what was in the medicine bag. Didn't even let the translator finish communicating the story that the medicine man was sharing before he could stop himself from asking what was in the bag. Typical white man. Medicine man words saved the day though, so it was still worth listening to despite the culturally insensitive interviewer.

reminder

notice how this man is closing his eyes when cameras are present.

Love U uncle...will never 4get ur teachN...U will B miss but never 4gotN...😢💖

hey nice interview, Im also navajo (Dine) i use crystal too. Im 23 yrs old turning 24 in May. i thought it was funny you quickly responded to look at his crystal in the medicine man's bag.

Ty Namaste I feel you speaking thru me and am grateful for the connection healings and messages ty✌

How you were allowed access is beyond me. It's obscenely obvious that you had no business there. At all. At least, not the 'business' that you were after.

These people are so amazing

I just stayed in one of the Hogans in monument valley a month ago. Much needed

thank you this will help with my nhd project

No You Can't See The Crystal. This Dude!! Why Do They Make Videos Like This. That's Why Our Culture And Our Ways Is Suppose To Be Sacred. Smh

Mr Chee. I am a navajo veteran. I have been deployed to Kosovo once, 4 times to Iraq and was diagnosed with PTSD when I came back from Iraq. I didn't deploy to Afghanistan and stayed on rear detachment due to my PTSD. I was discharged and given disability. Can you do a cleansing ceremony for me . Thank you.