NAVAJO or DINEH NATION

AMERICA'S INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
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Gray Mountain, 91, tells his grandchildren the legends of the Navajo tribe. One of the most majestic parts of Native American ways is their oral tradition of telling the tribal legends to every generation so they all know them inside out. Old man Gray Mountain, who sits here at age 91, shared the legends with his little grandchildren.
"Slender" Bae-ie-schluch-aichin, a Navajo silversmith, late 1890s The name Bae-ie-schluch-aichin means "slender maker of silver." This photo of a skinny Navajo silversmith was taken by Ben Wittick, the same man famous for taking the only photo of Billy the Kid. He captured much more than just Wild West outlaws, he was able to tell the stories of the Native Americans of the Southwest through his lens.
"Ganado Mucho, also known as Ganado Mucho Cattle, is an important figure in the history of the Navajo tribe. He was born around 1820 in the area of Ganado, Arizona, and was one of the first tribal leaders in the area. Ganado Mucho was known for his strength, courage, and deep respect for the traditions and culture of the Navajo tribe. He was honored for his leadership abilities, which helped the Navajo overcome many difficulties and challenges in rebuilding their community after years of fightin
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Chich-is-nez - Navajo - 1882
Navajo Medicine man: Photo by Photographer Suzi McGregor
Navajo Medicine Man | ©Suzi McGregor
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Photography With A Purpose: Supporting Navajo People In Need
Juanita, wife of Navajo Chief Manuelito
Juanita, wife of Navajo Chief Manuelito - Photo by Charles Milton Bell, c1877 - (B/W copy)
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A NAVAJO DIASPORA: THE LONG WALK TO HWÉELDI In 1863, the United States government inaugurated efforts toward the forcible removal of a large percentage of the Navajo Nation from their homeland on the Colorado Plateau to a reservation along the Pecos River in eastern New Mexico. This reservation, known as Ft. Sumner or Hwéeldi, was originally envisioned as a permanent home for the Navajo.