I have learned alot listening to the navajos. They have a lot to teach

@Spagoshi

Ай бұрын

Yessir, I have as well. It's always a pleasure to meet up with traditionalist and listen to their stories. It helps with developing a stronger foundation of being a Dine' 🤙🏾

I love how the adorable children trailed along on your walkabout the homestead. So interesting & enlightening that old traditional ways are still practiced. Full admiration for those who keep at it. ❤ I learned some new information about young Navajo children being taken in by some Puebloan tribes so as not to suffer the atrocities of the Navajo prisoner of war camp at the Bosque Redondo, NM. In my family’s oral history, the Southern Utes took in many Navajos during that US Army vs Navajo roundup too. Often there is a distorted belief that neighboring tribes were always warring with each other but when researching genealogy lines, one finds intermarriage within those neighboring tribes.

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

Aoh' I've heard many stories about Ute's being on opposite sides but there are some who shared that they helped during the bosque redondo period with the kiddos. Are you still in Southern Ute area? Reach out to us via social media or info@spagoshi.com Ahe' hee for your comment and insight. Much appreciated 🤙🏾

I am a Mexican American, live south of Tucson Arizona, I have several friends who are Dine, they talk about the rez, but more appropriately the Nation, the way of life, the culture, the history always intrigued me, I was born in Tucson Az, raised in a ranch and farm in Mexico, just south of the border. I can relate to the nation's ways, I was introduced to the elders, holy man or also known the pipe holder, I think I got it right. I saw the men participate in the sweat lodge, purity and focusing in the spirit. The parents of my friends finally allowed me into thier homes and treated me as family. What a beautiful nation.

@Spagoshi

Ай бұрын

Sounds like you met another great family of Dine', what area of the NN were they from? I understand the feeling, most families I meet treat me like family and welcome me into their homes. It's a great feeling and reminds me of the old ways. We are hoping to hit the southern part of Arizona, specifically around the border. Shoot us an email at info@spagoshi.com Ahe' hee for watching Gene's video 🤙🏾

@Romas65

Ай бұрын

@@Spagoshi piñón

@Spagoshi

Ай бұрын

@@Romas65 That's a beautiful area

@Romas65

Ай бұрын

@@Spagoshi yes sir, I helped build a school in piñón, the two floor, we poured the concrete. An elder took me in on the first months his name was Johnny Smith. I'm going to be honest one time on my way to piñón after visiting my mother in Tucson. While driving up a hill turning left next to the rusted water tank, I saw a warrior on a horse, he just stared at me, I was pulling a trailer, after the bend, I stopped to see the if I could talk to the horseman, he wasn't there, BUT I heard the water loon. Several times. When I returned to piñón, I mentioned this to Smith, the next day he had me in the sweat lodge, for two nights I couldn't sleep. The third night I slept, saw visions in my sleep. Heard water falls, Smith told me that the white spirit was with me. I researched the warrior, and found out that I was in bad shape. Until Smith helped me with the spirit. To this day I remember the warriors face.

I like how this gentleman is staying true díné, no other influence. Much love grandpa. Thank you for sharing.

@Spagoshi

2 ай бұрын

Ahe' hee for watching Gene's video and commenting. Your words are true 🤙🏾

It is sad that we are losing these wonderful and beautiful traditions. The sweatlodge songs are the only songs that are same across navajoland...we need more elders to tell these tradition stories...ahee'he'e Mr Shepard

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

It's only sad when there is nothing done. Taking action is the first step and we agree with you, traditional stories are important for our future. We have more great stories coming down the pipeline. Ahe' hee for your support and comment. Have a great day 🤙🏾

@saddlebutte

4 ай бұрын

Ao'o...

I found it very interesting that Gene Shepherd mentioned Billy King being in the 2nd wave at Normandy Beach. My father was also in the 2nd wave at Normandy Beach (called Omaha Red). He was in the 62nd field artillery also known as "Patton's Shock Troops". They trained in the California desert near an area called Chiriaco Summit. The General Patton Museum is located there. All of the names of the men who served under General Patton are on a brick wall surrounding the entrance to the museum. My dad attended the dedication of the wall and of course his name in engraved on one of the bricks. My dad use to tell us that when they were training there they would have to hike with a 60 lb. pack every morning before breakfast for about 10 miles. There was a mountain near their camp and they told the soldiers that the first one to reach the top of a particular point on the mountain would get a day off from training. He said he was the second one to reach that point only to be beaten by a Navajo man from northern Arizona. Could it have been Billy King? My dad lived to be 100 years. and 4 mo. He was a true American hero just like Billy King. Really enjoyed your video. I was born & raised in Arizona and owning & riding horses has always been my passion. Many of my friends in high school were from the Salt River Pima tribe.

@Spagoshi

3 ай бұрын

That’s a really interesting story that you shared. That would be a good theory if that was Billy King because it’s true that all Navajos didn’t become code talkers, but were infantry and sharp shooters. Ahe’hee for your father’s service and for sharing your family’s history. 🤙🏾

Thank you for posting. Making me homesick. ❤

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

We're glad you enjoyed Gene's video & hope it help bring back some good memories, ahe' hee

Yeah. Also learning that I’m part Chishii ❤

Loved ❤ the ending to this episode video 🙏🏽 🎼🎶🎵 🔥 ⛰️

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

Ahe' hee for checking out Gene's video! Stay tuned for next week's episode 🤙🏾 ahe' hee

I love the beautiful hills and valleys of the Rez. I have family around Anith, Utah. When I go "Home" I cry with happiness. I am also belighana and was adopted by my family. I learned much from my Shema, she had a wonderful laugh when I made fry bread. I used to bring lots of food, blue bird flour, coffee, vegetables, and meat when I was able to go home. I'm 71yrs old now and don't travel much as I live nearer to my grand-daughters. Nihzoni

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

Aneth is on our list with a few possible interviews out there. My uncle & his family lived at Mussy (Montezuma) Creek for a while. Thank for your sharing history with the area & family. We appreciate your support & joining the Spagoshi online community 🤙🏾 take care bi'masini

Gene is a kind and considered man, his aura is of light

@Spagoshi

2 ай бұрын

Aoh' agreed! 🤙🏾

Nizhóní’yee Shi’yazh Gene Shepherd. He is very wise and knowledgeable. Ahéhee’ for the video.

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

Aoh' Gene had a lot to share & I appreciated his time & his families hospitality when I was out there. Next episode will be out this coming Sunday. Have a great day & we appreciate your support! 🤙🏾

Many days a foot, many days a horse back. Time well spent there 👍 Great video

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

Yessir, the stories & experience shared speaks for itself. Looking forward to riding a few days with Mr. Shepherd 🤙🏾

@jackalope4286

4 ай бұрын

@@Spagoshi ask him to take you down to Tees'ya'too' , it's a good days ride, spend the night down below and ride back the next day 👍💯

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

@jackalope4286 copy that, ahe' hee shi'kis

@earlhuff3998

4 ай бұрын

2:34 ​@@jackalope4286

thank you for sharing his knowledge

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

Ahe' hee for watching Gene's video 🤙🏾 have a great evening!

OMG! Did you know my father? He left before I was born. I wish I had gotten to know him more. A great loss. Kee Bahe?

@Spagoshi

6 күн бұрын

I'll ask Mr. Sheppard and see if they know him.

Gene is very knowledgeable and has a lot of interaction with the entire area. His father in-law is our neighbor on the HPL side. We are still there. We miss seeing our Nalii man sheep herd with his four track. ❤.

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

Great story about Gene & not surprised he is a popular gentleman in the area. Ahe' hee for checking out Gene's video 🤙🏾

Very interesting, 🙂👍🏻 Would love to get photos of those sky's... Would like to know what the Navajo think about the sky's these days? Super great content... 🤜🏻💛 much respect...

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

Stop by the Navajo Nation and at any angle, you'll get a great photo. What area are you from? Have a great day sir!

@1_dirty_rotten_imbecile695

4 ай бұрын

@@Spagoshi I'm in the central valley Califirornia. About 80 miles west of Yosemite... I plan to visit friends in Arizona this summer if the world doesn't go completely Beserk before then. 🤦 Out past Flagstaff... The Navajo people have come up many times in research I've done. I'm still very interested. I can't explain it really... the connection with the land and everything on it, the history and wisdom of the people, it's all so very interesting to me for some reason... thanks for responding to me... "I think it's super cool what your doing". Giving a voice to others... everyone needs that once in awhile. Hope you have a very Blessed Day Friend. 💛🙏🏻

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

@@1_dirty_rotten_imbecile695 Oh ok, near Bakerfield area I'm assuming? We drove through there last year, originally suppose to go to Yosemite but the park was closed due to the rain, so we went north to Redwoods and interviewed a Laguna Pueblo artist in Santa Rose. Her video is up on our channel as well.

Cool chei 👍

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

Yessir he is. More stories to come. Ahe' hee 🤙🏾

This relaxes me. Makes me feel like I’m there. I’m an Archuleta, and I wish to no more from the 4 corners area. I live elsewhere. Thank you for sharing.

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

We're glad to read your comment & glad you find comfort in Gene's storytelling. Ahe' hee for your comment & chiming in 🤙🏾

@charleyarchuleta4932

4 ай бұрын

“Know”, just seen that.

@charleyarchuleta4932

4 ай бұрын

❤️

I’d love to do photography on some of the traditional horse riding!!!

@Spagoshi

3 ай бұрын

You can probably could drive around and see horse riders along the roads. What traditional aspects are you looking for?

@TerlinguaBBNP

3 ай бұрын

@@Spagoshi mainly cultural

@Spagoshi

3 ай бұрын

@@TerlinguaBBNP Copy that, what area are you from? You could check in with KTNN's event calendar, they usually post rodeo schedules.

Awesome video 📸

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

Yessir, ahe' hee for watching Gene's video 🤙🏾

Is this what I have heard called the Jedato (spelling) Island? Passed through this area many times as it was a short cut to get to Flagstaff for groceries and whatnot. Had a flat just at the border once with no jack. I wasn't there but 10 minutes before Navajo Police (her name was Roz) pulled up and changed the tire for me. I should have been embarrassed to have a smiling woman change my tire for me but I wasn't because as she chatted with me I felt like she was a friend who was helping out another friend who just made a dumb mistake by not having his jack in the truck. I'll never forget that.

@Spagoshi

3 ай бұрын

Great story there sir! Ahe' hee for sharing that. The smiling while changing the tire brings back some memories of the community helping each other out. Ahe' hee for sharing your story. Have a great day 🤙🏾

Good information native living slowly disappearing

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

From my little adventures to interview Dine' on the rez, I feel like there is more of a push to preserve our culture & stories. Much needed action has been happening and is growing. I'm optimistic & continuously pushing hard to recognize our people for their efforts. Much appreciate your support and checking out our videos. Ahe' hee 🤙🏾

The homeland 😢😢😢

@Spagoshi

2 ай бұрын

Are you from this area?

Yaa at eeh. This channel, haa' bii'gah. axa'hee'hee shii'chei

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

Aoh' ahe' hee 🤙🏾

My wife is from that area. Black Mesa.

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! We'll be in the area next month. 🤙🏾

Take him to go see Willie Begay haha

@Spagoshi

4 ай бұрын

Lead the way & we'll be there. 🙌🏾

the kid not good idea

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