A Navajo tour of Monument Valley, Utah

A Navajo tour of Monument Valley, Utah
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Monument Valley in Utah is one of the most iconic natural wonders of the world, its vast sandstone buttes familiar from countless Westerns, but few visitors explore its cultural life. Here Navajo guide Larry Holiday talks about life on the reservation and the challenges families face, as well as the beauty of the landscape

[@texgal3990]

Not to sound crazy , but this place has always spoken to me. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth as well as the Navajo themselves

[@nateedwards3021]

4:12 Anyone else notice how the dogs show respect by not entering the hogan. Even the little pup is already trained.

[@ronduff4325]

What a Beautiful Land . Spiritual .

[@barbaraaspengen9810]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and life with all of you are so beautiful. Your people are so beautiful.

[@jacobeksor6088]

I’m Montagnard indigenous live in USA , I like native Navajo nation the valley so beautiful , I love to go there one day .

[@jaygao7656]

God bless Navajo. I love Navajo people from my whole heart.

[@antoniohuertas8931]

Im trying to understand why we have this reservation on poverty, no water, no power, no access to high Quality medical atention . They were the first population of this great nation. They deserve respect and equal treatment.

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

America is betraying its own native people...

[@savjac3847]

Such a beautiful culture. I hope to visit Arizona someday

[@HanauMan]

It is a beautiful place and spiritual as well. I came here way back in 2008, bought food at the same grocery store. We had a wonderful Navajo guide showing us the place, Bennett was his name. I hope to return again one day and stay for longer to enjoy your culture and see the sights, feel the desert breeze and hike in the bluffs.

[@TheOverseer2077]

Beautiful valley, amazing people.

[@조정래-u7h]

Thank you so much. I want to be friend of native Americans. Here south Korea.

[@edgarb.9176]

I'll be your friend, whatever your name is LOL. I am Dine' (Navajo) from FLagstaff, AZ... I didn't grow up on the reservation, but I did spent a lot of time there. I really want to visit South Korea someday too. My mother has been there (South Korea) several times while working through her church.

[@dancly1913]

I've been to your country via the UNITED STATES NAVY, I TOO LOVE THE MOUNTAINOUS GEOGRAPHY BUT THE COLD IS WAY TOO MUCH COME WINTER.

[@jjumbo33ify]

Hello! Just want to let you know that you have a friend from the heart of the Navajo Nation (Many Farms, AZ). You are welcome anytime!

[@JanSparkles1]

An yong ha say yo (spelling wrong) my friend! I was stationed in Seoul, Yongsan. I learned a little of your language, but just know a couple of words now. 😁 I miss cop chey and hanging out with the KATUSAs.

[@sweetfan3250]

인디언은우리민족입니다.아메리카쪽으로이동했지요.단군자손이라는걸알고있읍니까.아주 동족의식이고나중 언젠가돕고싶습니다

[@eriktbone15]

At my grandmother's place, she had 2 dogs and a Turkey. When we drove up the dogs would be barking and the Turkey would be right behind them gobbling. I miss the res

[@lauriedavis7471]

I drove through in the beginning of July. This place was amazing. My rental car got stuck in the sand. I laughed and decided it was the grandmothers not wanting me to leave yet. I was very impressed at how proud these Navajo are of their heritage.... Yeah na tay.... That was the word, I believe I was asked to remember :)

[@mrchichmagnett7761]

Yá’ át’ééh which I’m assuming you’re sounding it out means “hello” in Navajo.

[@utej.k.bemsel3199]

In Germany we have a similar problem: The officials at school want our kids to speak and write only High German. Our wonderful diverse dialects get slowly but inevitably lost and also our old traditions.

[@Nicolee1973]

I remember as a kid, my grandparents telling me that my grandmother spoke low German and my grandfather spoke high german when they were little.(maybe it was the other way around). Their parents came to the US in the late 1800’s. I never really knew what they meant... interesting. 😊

[@lactae]

Nothing but respect

[@flower2364]

I have been there and it is the most spiritual place in the world and also the most beautiful. No wonder Americans use the word awesome since it is simply that, awesome. I could've stayed there and ended my days there. No wonder John Wayne loved it so. I loved the fact that the local Indian loved John Wayne and even named a monument after him The Wayne Monument. I loved it there and met a lovely Navajo who took us all around. He remains my friend to this day.

[@OsakaOutlaw]

Why didn't you stay there?

[@yellow197286045]

Awesome Larry nice to see you on here i told Randel about it too...we watched the whole video..this is very nice your out there speaking and telling people out here about MV and the culture of being Navajo. My girls their like isn't that Nailee Larry " I said yes it is" their like "Kewl"...yea we seen Carol too.

[@ranyel3314]

Yea... Vary awesome.....

[@jo-oe9zg]

Am still praying .. That was lovely

[@jamesabond636]

would love to meet you Sir ,and enjoy fry bread with your family , your house looks wonderful , magical place , pulls at my heart and soul , wish to visit someday , thank you for sharing

[@alexiabartlett755]

This is an amazing way of life, and though a short insight into the Navajo, this clip is inspirational nevertheless. Wonderful culture.

[@cettejuste4398]

that was moving especially the shots of the dwelling that they ate in thanks

[@mariekatherine5238]

Wow! I stayed at the Navajo run campground in 1969 at age 9. I recall the stark beauty and spiritual feel of this place. Three Navajo girls, sisters, maybe ages 6, 8, and 14, all in native dress, came around selling beads. I still have mine; a much cherished momento. My younger sister and I played with the girls, chasing around our travel trailer, then we had a snack of milk and chocolate-covered graham crackers. Could I be correct in recalling that the youngest two girls did not speak much English? The eldest translated for them and did most of the speaking. Has the Navajo tongue been lost amongst the youth since then? The other memory is of a sandstorm that kicked up in the night. The trailer was rocking so much that my Dad made we girls come down from the bunk bed. Fearing the trailer was going over, Dad went outside and hitched it to the car. He tied a damp dishcloth around his face and and rope around his waist. When he came in, he was entirely covered in reddish-brown sand. Although the windows were closed, the sand coated everything inside the trailer, including us! We went to a town the next day to clean out the car and trailer, and to a truck stop to take showers. Then we returned to the campground for the rest of the week, much to the surprise of the man in the office. I suppose he thought New Yorkers would be scared off! I do recall very few people camped there, and upon our return, we were the only guests. It would be great to return some day!

[@gregb3457]

Great story. True character. Adjust. Don't run from trouble, adjust. That's how you build character. Go through the trouble; don't run. Protecting yourself can lead to a weak person.

[@eileensickel]

Thank you for this beautiful tour of monument Valley.

[@staceystory9622]

We love you take care.

[@datdinh1864]

love learning about native american culture, thats for posting this video

[@WolfBandit89]

this is great video, I don't see how american society thing we live in poverty. we are simply living a healthy, balance life in Hozho.

[@Redmow51]

I don't think you are living in poverty. In fact, I envy your way of life. I hate the cities and the rude people. I love the countryside and the fresh air. I have Cherokee heritage...maybe that is why I love the outdoors so much.

[@MrSupertim996]

Great video, hope to see more

[@amadaacunia8613]

I would love to see the sunset at MV. I bet it's different every evening. I can imagine looking up at the stars. That must be beautiful.

[@VicVegas100]

Man i wanna come out there all the way from Aotearoa and just immerse myself in your culture and custom, im fascinated with it all!! Kia ora my brothers

[@rain1676]

Wow I want to visit

[@glennablacksheep5217]

I am full Navajo and I love to go back to the reseveshen I mostly go to Chime to my grandmas house my dad's mom every time I gok it is always cold.

[@baganscissors7224]

as good as it ever gets

[@markbunker5934]

Stunning beauty. Thank you for sharing.

[@larryfisher5796]

Beautiful country there

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

Yes the whole America is beautiful 🇺🇲

[@ajfamily4566]

We are the lost grandchildren, my great grandmother was Cherokee white band she said were not on the the reservation, not registered so we are white but I cant help but feel iam different, I feel her with me, I dont want to hurt anyone so I keep her to myself, the schools were cruel to her

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

The bread looked tastey, yum. It would be nice to see a garden and these people preparing home grown stuff. It gets pretty hot out their at times. I didn't see any air conditioning either.

[@JJF10101957]

Touching video! Thank You.

[@izzyyellowhair7117]

As a Navajo, i love big open land we living in i can grow crops of fruits and vegetables even can make a forests here too. But Love the scared mountains too.

[@CV_CA]

That fried bread is so good.

[@jameslaw1335]

All tribes must come together and you guys are not Indians you are the real Americans

[@teenatchie1313]

They don't look like me so they can't be Navajo I am a full blood original Navajo they look Filipino

[@lisaottomann7143]

Really beautiful way of life, I’m jealous

[@karenemoug]

If you were struggling as they are, you may think differently, I'm afraid

[@davidlewis3012]

I love the navajo nation i live in Texas ive met many navajos when i was in utah very peacful dine

[@martiniusafricanus1558]

One day I'll return 😃

[@hunteroryan3133]

Still here! 2020

[@ghostrder6127]

Fry Bread looks good!

[@geniemedford9200]

🙏❤🙏Thank you for sharing this.

[@iviinscot3516]

The Holidays...... u all knew him.... he was the best and the first of all the Dr's. .... we all loved him

[@pacerodi]

When we see the mountains moving, brother, That when we see it...!!! At the Sun rising and at the Sun setting.

[@mary-annkieckhaben5026]

Thank you for shering.

[@Dinocrates666]

A very interesting report/documentary

[@mobileshop7176]

Iam so happy to see you my frinds

[@neiltonmaryboy913]

navajo earth

[@neilpk70]

It's amazing how alike these folks are with the Dene of northern Canada. The cultures are similar, but the setting is different.

[@HarrysComicCamp]

Great Video!!! Harry from Old Germany

[@nicolassouza2175]

Utah é mistério na certa 🇧🇷🇧🇷😀😀

[@gsockyma2452]

Puppy!!!!😍😍😍

[@jjumbo33ify]

It's pubby. 😂

[@emaadalooo1726]

طعام في صحراء لضيض جدا ❤❤❤❤😊

[@dancly1913]

I Heard that there are a lot of CLYS out there in MV, there are about 10 of us CLY out here in CHACO CANYON on the north west border of the park.

[@PJPlatero]

Beautiful family. Love fried bread. 😋😊

[@comontoshi]

Very nice video . . . no BS . . . just a Navajo talking.

[@lucindayazzie4732]

that looks good makes me what some of that now miss it...wish my grandma was still alive so she can bucher a sheep for me haha...

[@stevebillo1723]

Like a sun dial 🌞

[@reneeratliff1937]

No place like this wonder land!!

[@lisawilson7022]

Been there ....😎

[@laffilmfest3759]

I enjoyed very much!

[@lucyingram5566]

On my List to be a part of.

[@TheAdventureBuddies]

Extraordinary 😊

[@danielwilliams1956]

I love Larry!!

[@skartsher]

went to that Grocery Store... Only Public place I have ever heard the Navajo Language spoken.

[@horror_fam0847]

Even now with this pandamic cutting into the reservation don't forget we are all united look out for another care for one another we as dine the people love each other

[@joyceyagoda4207]

That house is similar to the igloos of the Iñupiat. Looks that way inside except the needs skins to keep warm!

[@johnconlow3336]

Such a great story that still holds hope for these people in the future! 'Counter Mapping' a short video by Planet Classroom Network's youtube is a similar video that is also just great!

[@1manjazz]

motels in kayenta 22 miles to the south and mexican hat 22 miles to the north. or you can camp out at the camp ground.

[@davidmaynard84]

Nutrition is key🌱

[@jimmyarmijo5335]

Gallup,,,,1940/////1946. Indian. Ceremonies. Still. Remember,,,80 year old now,,,,2018,,,,. Aaauuussmmmm lvvvvvvvvvvv my. Memories!!!!!!!

[@maximusaugustus6823]

Fried dough is not healthy food, that's why there is an obesity problem in the reservations.

[@maximusaugustus6823]

But I understand it, it is a cheap and quick meal, costs just a fraction on the dollar.

[@Hottwitty_20]

And maybe some “Soda pop”🙂😅

[@2000Betelgeuse]

mm My Grandfather spoke Nahuatl, they say its similar to the language these people speak.....did not learn the dialect because my family was ashamed

[@galacticacorn7805]

I've heard Nahuatl it sounds completely different from Navajo but it has similarities in sound to Hopi and the Puebalo's

[@brodyhill1449]

Galactic Acorn Yes, Nahuatl is a different dialect. Navajo is Athabascan along with Apache and our northern cousins in Canada and America. The Puebloans are more similar to Nahuatl.

[@bryanpiper5815]

Im white and i want frybread and muttonstew or a mutton sandwich or a navajo burger. I miss the navajo

[@AMB-bd5ii]

I'm not native but I am trying to learn the ways of the Navajo and I was wandering if I could move to the reservation is that possible

[@kim_kamali790]

anastasia Burhans yes it is possible even if your not native

[@brodyhill1449]

anastasia Burhans Yes, by all means live with me. We can observe and appreciate the constellations and eat great frybread, mutton and green chile sandwiches.

[@ringmastajay]

Aoo' (Yes).. You can..

[@eastside0434]

Did you move to the reservation, just wondering how it is for you if you did.

[@foxhound9285]

Hard to find a job though, especially if you aren't from here. Summers are very hot. On windy days, you will be sandblasted. No rain and no clouds. If you're allergic to weeds, they are everywhere.

[@lastroadwarrior8932]

ONLY REAL AMERICANS!!! GUARDIAN OF EARTH.. BRAVE AND HONOR PEOPLE AND WARRIORS...!!!!!

[@나-o9o3c]

Ho ggan? Sounds like 헛간 means shed or barn house in korean

[@marionavarrete9783]

I hope this summer I could travel, I from Canada I have many Blackfoot friends,

[@faraon2012]

My ancestor will returns, the ghost dance.

[@ibaroblox6071]

may your people prosper from Iran

[@Rhiavax]

IBAROBLOX god bless iran from youre friends in amarica

[@mineeg123]

Que hermoso:)

[@Paranormalcrow]

He said fry bread my eyes lit up 😋

[@SwedishMeatball972]

What is the wood on the insode of the hogan? It's beautiful.

[@maricarmenvalladares8795]

I booked my vacation for July. I do not know if we be able to go. 😭

[@maga5895]

We eat almost the same food in Mongolia

[@TheRancher03]

3:42 Mexican ladies make a similar bread called "buneulos" but spread sugar on top

[@teresafernandez9849]

That's bc Mexicans r 50 percent Native or more. I am Mexican from 2 tribes, Huachelo from Jalisco and Yaqui, who are on both sides of the border. Proud of who I am!

[@TheRancher03]

@@teresafernandez9849 If only there were more documentaries on all these different cultures available.

[@frenchpizza9725]

Four corners is near. You are loved by me family. First Nation's Aho

[@alvalrod4323]

Just watch this video, I've lived in phoenix for 29 yrs never been there, grand canyon only always thinking visiting the iconic monument valley

[@alanstrong3295]

You are in the middle of nowhere. You may be 98% crime free. Better than the slums of American cities.

[@e.b.6230]

It always bothers me how natives eat which is eating for diabetes and heart disease. I wish they had access to healthier foods instead of fry bread and soda pop. So much money in the hands of a few and they never look to helping out ALL the reservations in the country. They can afford it.

[@edsmith438]

Did they move the valley or the state line?

[@wangtie9602]

AFTER SEEING THIS DEDICATION, IF ANYONE STILL COMPLAIN , DO THINK HARD HOW THESE SOLDIERS OFFERED THEMSELVES FOR THE COUNTRY. ASK YOURSELF WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THE COUNTRY AND SOCEITY? DO NOT BE A PARASITE. A GREAT SHAME.

[@BobLoblaw23]

living off the land, to living off liquid crack and fry bread. i know fry bread is seen as a staple in many native communities, but you guys have to be honest with me here. fry bread only came about because of govt commodities, right? why isn't healthy food available in these areas? its a literal food desert! i wonder how hard it is to bring local/healthy food to the rez. there must be tons of red tape in trying to do so.

[@foxhound9285]

Fry bread is causing diabetes along with many refined sugars that are everywhere in the stores. You will not find a Sprouts or Farmers Market out here. Even if there was the local population are more into purchasing the low cost gmo food.

[@marcknight4568]

Do they sif mulsiffer juice in the hoegone?

[@tastaturensohn1085]

Anyone else had to watch this for homeschooling?