About Me
Yaa' teeh!! Greeting in my Native Langauge. I am the paternal grandson of Ta'baa ha Nez and Tse'tah Bistie from Tse' lichii dah zkani. My Grandfather was a well known Ha taa lii (Medicine Man). He conducted the Chi'shijii,(Chiricahua Apache Way) Dine'e binilchi'ijii,( Navajo Wind Way) 'Iizhniidaah, (Fire Dance) & Ho'zho (Blessing Way). He is the son of Asdzaa Ta'baa ha from Naa'taaniineez and Hataalii Dol'hii from Tse'dah G'oon. My Grandmother is the daughter of Hastiin Tse'Tah and Asdzaa Ta'chiinii from Tse'lichii dah zkani. She is the sister of Tse'tah Bi ye' or known as Tsetah Begay and Kin lichii nii Bistie' or known as Red House Girl. There is story from my Aunt, she said "We are not True Ta'chiinii, we're the Oozei Ta'chiinii!!!" This is not a common clan. Oozei is the Oraibi People. During the Kit Carson days, a Hopi Girl, was kidnapped while picking peaches. A Ta'chiinii man raised this Hopi girl as his own, her descendants became the Oozei Ta'chiinii Dine'e.My great-grandmother, Asdzaa' Ta'baaha', lived near the San Juan River in Naa'taaniineez. The Ta'baaha' clan were often seen picking berries near the edge of water. They are known to be energetic, hard labors, and don't get tired easily.I am also the great-great-grandchild from Hastiin Da' gha'ts'osii (aka Hastiin Tsosie) from Kin Hocho'iz. He took three of his daughters, Yaan Naa Bah, Rebecca, & Helen Tsosie to 'Ak' idahna'st'ani (Hosta Butte), where land was given to them. Later, it was told, he had other daughters. My Great-Grandmother, Helen Tsosie was a fast Navajo Weaver. She competed with her cousins, who would finish a weaving in one day? My grands, Helen completed her weaving. An old story, Asdzaa To'aheedliinii, was enslaved by the Mexican People. One day, she escaped, to return to Dinetah (NavajoLand). Her descendants became known as the Naakaii Dine'e!!!! They are also known as the "Wandering People" and serve as Interpreters during the Indian Raids in the 1700 to 1800s.I am the great-grandson of Asdza Loon Yazshi and E'e nii zhodii Tso' from Tiss Naas Baz. She is the daughter of Henio Barbone and Asdzaa Naa'nish ii'(Working Women) from Tsiin Naz bas. My great-great-grandfather, Hastiin Henio, was also a Ha taa lii. My Grandfather learned many old Navajo Creation stories from him. They belong to the Kin yaa'annii clan. My Pa's said his old folks came from south of Tsin Naad'nizho. Kinyaa'aanii Dine'e are the first pair of people that was created by Asdzaa Naadleeh e' (Changing Woman). They are known as Headmens or Leaders. They were given a Sa'gish (old cane) to find water but they never did. These "First Pair" are known to tell the story how the "World will End" The first sign is our Language will vanish slowly. The second sign is our Clan System will become ONE! Third, etc... ASK your GrandParents!!! Just recently, my Grandfather said that he belongs to Dzil taa' Dine'e. There was conflict in the past about this clan and decided to place under the Kiin yaanii Group.
My clan is Naakaii Dine'e, born for the Ta'chiinii, shi chei are the Kin yaa'aanii, shinali are the Ta'baa ha'.While growing up with two brothers, I've spent time with both Grandmothers. This is how, Navajo Weaving is handed down to the next generation. I am ONE of many in the House of Asdzaan Na'ashje'ii (Spider Woman). Spider Woman and Spider Man are Legendary Navajo Beings, who taught the Dine' how to weave. It's consider a special GIFT from the Spider People during the Second Spiritual World. It is RARE, for a Navajo Male Weaver in Navajo Society. BUT, there are stories told in secret!...ssshhh (a hint: "River of Separation") I have NO sister!!!, who can take the Tradition of Navajo Weaving. Hopefully, someday, my niece will take over my weaving tools. Blessed Be!..found this tv layout at HOT FreeLayouts.com :: MyHotComments
