These Internet Sites should be helpful for your Navajo
These Internet Sites should be helpful for your Navajo
Background
and Interesting Information:
Introduction to Navajo Culture-Go to this site to read brief descriptions about Navajo culture, language, ceremony, and Canyon de Chelle.
Native American Terms-This site contains a glossary of Native American terms which may be helpful to you as you do your research.
Brief History of the Navajo-Read a short, easy-to-read history of the Navajo.
Navajo Timeline-This site offers a timeline of the history of the Navajo
Navajo National Monument- Check out photos and the history behind the Navajo National Monument.
Link to Navajo Webquest an integrated, interactive unit written by Joan Schatz, contains links to more Navajo sites!
Navajo Gardening- Find out about the importance of gardening and vegetation to the Navajo and their process of gardening!
How To Build A Hogan-A hogan is the traditional Navajo home. At this site, you can find out about the two types of hogans and how the hogan was built.
Maps of the Navajo Nation-Find out the areas where the Navajo lived in the southwest United States.
Navajo Children- This site contains a brief description of what life is like for a Navajo child
Herbs- This site lists the names of herbs that the Navajo used and how they used these herbs.
Navajo Creation Story-Read about the Navajo's belief about creation
Navajo Shoe Game-Learn how to play this traditional Navajo game
Navajo Clan Names-Find out about Navajo clans and the meanings of clan names
Navajo Designs and Crafts
Navajo Rugs- See examples and read descriptions about Navajo rugs at this site.
Paintings by Dine'(Navajo) Artists-View several paintings by Navajo artists
Art, Pottery, Baskets, and Jewelry-This site describes the art, pottery, baskets, and jewelry of the Southwest Indians and what these items represented to these Indians.
Find out about the Native American Music Festival
Jay Begaye-Listen to Real Audio music clips from this Navajo artist
Ed Lee Natay-Hear this singer's versions of some traditional Navajo dance chants
Traditional Navajo Songs-Listen to traditional Navajo songs done by various Navajo musicians
Traditional Navajo Recipes-Several different Navajo recipes! Fry bread is a common favorite!
Navajo Food- What did early Navajos eat? Find out here!
Navajo Seal-See the Navajo seal and discover what the parts of the seal represent!
Four Directions in a Navajo's Life-What ARE the four directions in a Navajo's life? Find out at this site!
Corn: An Important Symbol for the Navajo-Discover the answer to why corn is an important and meaningful symbol to the Navajo.
Sacred Mountains of the Navajo-This link names several of the sacred mountains of the Navajo and explains their significance
Find out about Navajo Healing Ceremonies and Chants-This site appears to be about sandpainting and is, but it also describes several Navajo ceremonies and chants!
Famous
People/Role Model Sites:
Stories of Navajo Elders-Read about six different Navajo artists and storytellers and the stories of their lives.
Miss Navajo Nation-Read about Ramilla Cody, the newly crowned Miss Navajo Nation
Navajo Leaders-Find out about 15 past and present leaders of the Navajo. Click on a photo to read a short biography about one of the leaders.
Folktales/Legends/Poetry
Sites:
Learn about Navajo Gods and Mythology-This site offers stories and pictures of the Navajo gods.
Read some Navajo Legends:
Navajo Author- Luci Tapahonso-Read a short bio about this Navajo poet and author. Click on some of the poem titles under "Writing Available on Line" to read her poetry.
Navajo Author-Laura Tohe-Read about this Navajo poet and read several of her poems found on-line
Navajo Night Chant-A traditional Navajo chant
Sites
for Children's Books:
Books written by Navajo Authors-A list of children's and young adult books by Navajo authors
