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Smith Family
Guardian: Sarah Smith
π§π§ 3 children
Language
Dance
Storytelling
Verified Guardian
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Begay Family
Guardian: John Begay
π§ 1 child
Drum
Beadwork
Pending
Children
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Lily
Age 7
Drawing
Stories
π‘οΈ Safe-only view
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James
Age 10
Drum
Nature
π‘οΈ Safe-only view
Guardians
Sarah Smith
Guardian Β· Verified
β Verified Guardian
Elder care
Language
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π Teachings & Content
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Medicine Wheel – 2024
Photo of the medicine wheel at the gathering place.
π· Photo
2.4 MB
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Dawn Prayer Song
Traditional song sung at sunrise.
π΅ Audio
3:42
3:42
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Sweat Lodge Ceremony
Brief clip showing preparation.
π¬ Video
4:18
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Origin of the Eagle Feather
The eagle carries prayers to the Creator. Only those who have earned the right may wear the feather.
π Teaching
β€οΈ 24 respects
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π Stories & Memories
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Grandmother’s Loom
π Story
Winter 2024
β€οΈ 32 respects
I remember watching my grandmother weave at dawn. She said each thread is a prayer, each pattern a memory. The loom taught me patience…
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First Laugh Ceremony
π Story
Spring 2023
β€οΈ 47 respects
When a baby laughs for the first time, we gather. The one who makes them laugh hosts the feast. This is how we teach that joy is shared…
π₯ Relatives & Kin
Thomas Yazzie
Brother Β· KinΕichΓΓ’nii
Parent is living
Maria Nez
Aunt Β· Ashiihi
Parent is passed away
ποΈ Ceremonies & Gatherings
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4
Sweat Lodge ceremonies led
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12
Dawn prayers attended
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8
Drum gatherings hosted
Winter Solstice Gathering
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December 20-22, 2024
π Dinetah
Annual gathering at the sacred mountains. All relatives welcome.
π Stewardship & Protocols
As a knowledge keeper, these are the protocols you’ve agreed to uphold:
- Share teachings only with those who have standing.
- Protect sacred knowledge from exploitation.
- Credit elders and ancestors for all teachings.
- Ensure ceremonies are conducted properly.
- Guide younger generations with patience.
Verification status: Elder-verified Β· Knowledge keeper since 1986