I Lived in the Desert with a Navajo Family Speaking Their Language

Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel (thanks for the sponsorship! ) 🎉 Get 6 months FREE when you sign up for 6 months ➡️ go.babbel.com/6plus6-youtube-... I’ve been studying Navajo recently, and I managed to get in touch with a Navajo Native American family who lives in the Arizona desert totally off the grid, over a hundred miles, often on dirt roads, from the nearest small shopping town, with no address, no running water, no cell service, and until just a few years ago no electricity either. They actually had to legally fight to be able to get drivers licenses with just a general area rather than a specific address.
It’s extremely rare for outsiders to get to experience this very traditional and very hardcore lifestyle, and I’m so grateful to them for opening up their home to me and my friends @DaveDisci and @SeaboltSpeaks. Both we and the family were fully vaccinated for COVID before this trip, and thanks also to Babbel for sponsoring this video and I’ll be donating 100% of the sponsorship proceeds to the Rock Point Community School, which educates local kids.
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[@lucypearson5864]

My dude

[@Itookthewalktopoland140]

Hi

[@ssenpaijeje]

helo

[@juicekasten4615]

I’m actually mixed Hopi and Navajo that’s crazy

[@tae5216]

wassup

[@tyrelldescheny]

Once again, thank you so much for wanting to learn to speak our language, respecting our culture and seeing a part of the reservation like no other. I look forward to seeing you once again and you’ll definitely learn more! Ahxéé’héé’ nitsáagó!

[@dionh70]

@Tyrell Descherry Thank YOU for being a great human being.

[@tyrelldescheny]

@@dionh70 thank you! That truly means a lot.

[@XD152awesomeness]

It looks like you were a wonderful host. And that area was beautiful!

[@DJ-nn6vg]

Tyrell you should learn about greenhouses and passive solar heating for your home. It can be built very cheap and respects the integrity of your land.

[@stankythecat6735]

Your kindness and hospitality opened many eyes with this video. Thank you for that !

[@bones6615]

You dont understand how much you inspire our own tribe, to learn our language our own culture, thank you. you are my hero. -from a kid from the navajo nation

[@nevillec5252]

There are a few Navajo language apps on the play store that may help you. Good luck learning. I hope you become fluent some day, and help preserve the Navajo language and culture.

[@MuantanamoMobile]

What was done to your people is great and unforgivable crime.

[@fasaionjarvison9752]

As a Navajo, this family was legit! Lol they treated you guys to the best there is. The only thing missing was freshly roasted green chile to pair with the frybread

[@imtired6104]

Exactly, I was like "Where is the chile?!"

[@donaldcochrane3283]

Did he eat. A Chee

[@williamhoskins2300]

and the inipi

[@redwingrob1036]

Chilli🌶️; Chile🇨🇱😉

[@fw8jayy]

yes

[@milliem1061]

I don know wh I’m crying. I’m African, Zimbabwean to be exact. Indigenous American cultures have so much in common with African ones. And the system of reservations was typical in British colonies. Watching this video reminded me of visiting my grandparents home , simple, clean and in tune with nature. It’s sad that we as a generation have lost our connection with our roots and history.

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

Some minor tribes in Vietnam and other South East Asian countries are also very similar to some of these Injun tribes.

[@delbert6205]

As native American I totally agree with you...

[@Fatblue246]

Reservations were set up by the US government not the British. In fact, many tribes who were settled in what became the US opted to resettle in what is now Canada due to the more friendly relations with the British and the protection from american colonists they offered. The US is who crossed the continent in the pursuit of expansion, did the trail of tears, created the reservation system for natives etc. That’s all after the revolutionary war. Not saying the British did no wrong to the natives or that they were always friendly with one another, but historically they have had a more passive policy than the US. The Navajo are in central south western NA, which is not an area that was ever actively controlled by the British.

[@Big_Glizzy.]

Yes reserves are a part of early American legislation, although I do not know of this was practiced in Europe prior to European migration, that time being from Europe or more specially an English, dutch, or German thing.

[@billy940]

I’ve worked for some of the world’s top KZbinrs for years, and on a platform where so many creators (including the ones making millions) are all too eager to steal and copy content from others, here’s a respectful young man doing original content while making the world a better place for us all. I truly respect and appreciate your dedication and content!

[@Swamp205]

Who did you work for

[@jacepearson2680]

@@Swamp205 he worked for creators (including the ones making millions) all too eager to steal and copy content from others

[@L8dyAriel]

@@jacepearson2680 lol.. TY... You read my mind.

[@totallytubular618]

@@L8dyAriel don't forget Jim Browning

[@KaliMaaaaa]

You are joking right? Do you have ANY idea what the Navajo have done AND ARE STILL DOING to the Zuni's and Hopi ppl? Including stealing their land, art designs, ceremonies etc. The ignorance and arrogance of "spiritual" consumers and culture vultures never stops amazing me.

[@guitaro5000]

Your ability to learn languages is like a magic ticket to all these adventure rides.

[@dejaeviz]

wow, i just watched a Guitaro5000 video before i watched this one, ha haha My sister lives in ATL, wish i had known you were there at the time you shot your ATL videos. A jam would have been most awesome !

[@guitaro5000]

@@dejaeviz awesome! Thanks :)

[@flat-earther]

Thumbs down for xiaoma propagating vaccines for fake viruses.

[@elchuzalongo4339]

@@flat-earther ?

[@isaacparker8801]

Kind of but he barely learns enough to roughly small talk for youtube. Its like taking guitar lessons for 3 weeks learning 2 simple song and saying you can play the guitar.

[@Anna_Stetik]

They may not have all the luxuries, but that looks like a lot more peaceful life than what most of us have. No drama, no noise, no congestion, no dirty air, no rushing....just them and nature - the way it was supposed to be.

[@SaltLakeCityKitty]

But they all had the stupid covid vaccine. That's a modern intrusion (and an extremely bad one) into what was a more natural way of living.

[@rociolopez4785]

I feel like their way of living would cure my depression ❤

[@adrianpatino5166]

It's so crazy to see how many similarities there are between their culture and Mexican culture. You can tell the proximity of the ancient communities left them with things in common. I love my native American cousins 🇲🇽🤎

[@tyrelldescheny]

that's so true! I often say how our culture was influenced by Mexican.

[@kellyhryniuk1869]

I believe that we all came from Mexico 🇲🇽 Even us natives in Canada 🇨🇦 there's not much of deference between us

[@nashobawave4134]

We came from Alaska, Athabascan are our lineage before the tundra, the great crossing. We were separated by a snake thus becoming the Navajo who settled north of us while we apaches settled south of them. Over the years as nomadic culture we traded values to learn what we are today.

[@captainpancake8177]

@@kellyhryniuk1869 humans actually migrated to the americas from alaska actually when it still was connected through asia

[@adamg.6615]

@@kellyhryniuk1869 Navajo are actually descended from an Athabascan group from the north around Alaska, not all natives came from the region that is now Mexico but some did, all tribes have different histories.

[@squintytable6582]

I remember passing these places in Arizona. These Natives have it hard, they deserve the utmost respect

[@inwardpod]

Utmost**

[@squintytable6582]

@@inwardpod Thanks

[@poopahskoopahh8563]

In canada too, we're living 3rd world countries

[@poopahskoopahh8563]

*Conditions

[@christianbanick496]

They enjoy the hard work that's how they have survived on this continent for 10 thousand years

[@Ginga_Steve]

Came here to listen to Navajo , ended up feeling hungry seeing all that food

[@Ginga_Steve]

I still wish I had even 0.01% of your talent ..... The Native languages and ways of life definitely need preserving for future generations

[@tiffanynewberry4498]

So true!!!

[@hanadavies]

Fr I don’t like mutton but I would 100% eat that soup

[@lovelyfox_21sweet8]

I am in Rhode Island and craving dumpling stew. No idea where to go for mutton. Guess I will make it with beef stew meat. But I brought my juniper ash and ground blue corn for blue corn mush. Seriously missing home and my mom.

[@KateMcCridhe]

No kidding!

[@CynthiaOvv]

I'm half Navajo, my mom speaks it fluently and I'm sad I never learned growing up. I absolutely love this!! I've been with my husband for 5 years and he's never been to the reservation.

[@Ochibason]

Go Today. Go now. Life is short. Take the Day!

[@ernieb8490]

He doesn't respect your culture

[@brucewayne4537]

@@ernieb8490 whats that supposed to mean? if you're talking about the guy in the video explain how he isnt respecting your culture cause to me it looks like he is taking the time to learn to live of the land with this family and is learning alot about your culture in the short time he's with them i see no disrespect at all so explain what you mean

[@ernieb8490]

@@brucewayne4537 Learn to read

[@juliahart8593]

@@ernieb8490 timestamps?

[@leeleejames4927]

Xioama has to be the most worldly, friendly, genuine person I've seen. It's amazing he embraces language so much and makes the effort to learn so extensively. His appreciation for all cultures is what we need more of. ❤️

[@blajing]

I wish America the nation was like Xiaoma!

[@havoc1zero]

“Feed the animals before you feed the people.” That is beautiful.

[@Dreadshadw]

I grew up with Feed the animals then children and adults last. Taught my kids the same tradition (along with a few others)

[@S_H9260]

My dad always told me this as well.

[@douglasrainey1755]

I mean technically people aka humans are animals....

[@ejnicks5644]

Animals, children, adults.

[@Riaa666]

@@douglasrainey1755 There’s always that one person 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@michaeljamessage]

I really enjoyed your trip out to my rez. Tyrell is awesome and I'm so happy you connected with him and his family. You're were all amazing and respectful guest. I miss home and you showing your experience was so heart warming. Thank you.

[@nichelledelaine-rust1588]

How can we buy the rugs to support the family

[@Trish620]

Yeah, is there a way to buy rugs? I'm even in Utah, so is there a place to buy them on the way to and from?

[@tyrelldescheny]

thank you so much!

[@tyrelldescheny]

@@Trish620 I am not entirely sure of where to buy them in Utah, but most likely some of the trading posts perhaps. Or you could ask them and see if they have any suggestions

[@_RYEN_]

@@Trish620 his Instagram

[@lukasalofs7582]

Wow. As a european white male I feel so bad for all the Native Americans being treated like animals. You are and will forever be my favorite kind of people. I admire your respect for animals and nature and your generosity overall. Ayóó anííníshní diné bikéyah.❤️

[@pewpewpechew3327]

I have known my whole life that Cherokee is apart of my heritage, I was always against trying to find ways the learn the language because I felt it was not my place as I'm not even half Cherokee. But seeing the joy of the Navajo people from you being so interested in their Language has sparked inspiration to learn. Thank you!

[@randomstuff3413]

Good luck man

[@MPHampel86]

Cherokee is in your blood, it’s a part of who you are. You should dive in.

[@grimble4564]

Bro I'm not even remotely Cherokee but I still learned some because I wanted to. There's no better way to honor a people than taking the time to learn their language. Nobody is out here gate-keeping languages and if they are, they're stupid. That kind of self-imposed ignorance only prevents people from understanding each other.

[@williamsporing1500]

The government is trying to get the Cherokee to stop using their native tongue to this day. Learn it. I’m half Wyandot, and I’m trying to learn, but it’s almost a dead language.

[@davidpayne1519]

I too I'm part Cherokee

[@brettmeister]

Thank you for making our culture and the Navajo people relevant. This is huge for our community!

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

You’re still not relevant...

[@JohnSmith-dy2vu]

@@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733 Damn ...that's cold.

[@Catlily5]

Of course they are relevant.

[@Ninja56272]

@@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733 no you

[@rispatha]

Just ignore Enzo. He is insignificant in this existence compared to the Navajo people. His spirit will perish as yours will live on forever.

[@quinnbloodmoon1112]

Non-Navajo person: where do you live? Navajo: keep going straight until you see a tire hanging on a post, then take a right and then take a left at the bush... 🤣🤣

[@TerrellB3donie]

"If you see the dead horse you've gone too far" 🤣

[@AssistantToTheRegionalManager]

This is also how all people give directions in rural Saskatchewan.

[@nicholasbilta2457]

I remember saying that to people.

[@TheDeadlyLotu5]

Once when I was younger coming back from camp I told my counselor when dropping me off back home, to turn left right here and he turned right! XD

[@tyrelldescheny]

I legit told them “once you feel like you’re lost in the middle nowhere, then you’re going the right way!” 🤣

[@boithefinger6535]

I’m Navajo and it’s so hard to understand it and correctly pronounce the words. My mom and dad have been speaking it their whole life and sometimes forget how to pronounce words and phrases. I give kudos especially to those who didn’t grow up around the language at all and are learning it. Keep it alive because it’s sadly dying.

[@nevillec5252]

There are a few Navajo language apps on the play store that may help you.

[@tyrelldescheny]

Omg! I always try to encourage others to learn. Even if it’s a word or two. My parents are fluent and have been speaking to us but I’m not fully fluent. I can understand everything but talking in Navajo can be a struggle sometimes.

[@cmehop2it383]

A lot of people in The US think we have so many rights and live a good life because the government pays for tribal schools, Indian Health Services and receiving percapita every month and making all this money from casinos. But for the majority of Native American reservations a lot of families are poor and barely make it by. No running water. No electricity. No stores nearby. Etc. It's like going back in time with many families who have to live off the land and use horses and cows for various work around the house. I'm glad you are learning a Native American language and looking into the lifestyle of some parts of Native America. Thanks for shedding some light on our heritage.

[@lizlika1227]

Just remember any time someone speaks bullshit about us…the government pays us b/c of treaties. We, in most cases, signed treaties when maybe 10% of what was in said treaty was understood. Land was stolen, sacred sites, the culture, language, history etc everything…the money going into the programs you listed is like rent payments. Don’t let anyone make it out as anything else. Treaty is the law of the land, anybody doesn’t like that, take it up with the federal government…they made the stipulations of the treaties…we’ll get what is owed us as long as we live or until the US government is no more

[@Sheepybearry]

The US people, like me should stop caring as much about whats going on across the world and help the native americans. The government too, they should be cleaning up uranium on the Navajo reservation! I really want to learn Navajo and visit the reservation.

[@isaiahbaggett5014]

I'm so glad you are highlighting their culture.

[@thereisnopandemic]

Tribalism the most destructive plague in existence

[@scoopstacey3112]

@@thereisnopandemic why are you here? lol

[@BOOOOOOOONE]

@@thereisnopandemic piss-poor trolling atempt. Get better material.

[@wolfpax1284]

笔触

[@THE-APEX]

Well said. 👍

[@breezeh1127]

This family really put themselves out there to share their food and home with you. They are truly amazing 💜

[@Ochibason]

Its normal.

[@breezeh1127]

@@Ochibason To whom?

[@4eyedjohnson954]

@@Ochibason tell us about all the foreign families you've invited to stay at your house. I'm very curious to hear about all these cultures

[@crazy_tulip1552]

Everyone should have this experience at least once in their lives. Learning the culture of the native peoples in your area is so important, especially for children. They must learn that native people are the true cultivators of this land we live on and that without them and their knowledge we would be nowhere.

[@bee4590]

@@blahblahblah4544 acknowledging the under-appreciated and silent contributions of native peoples =/= supremacist race veneration

[@xaviercopeland2789]

Nowhere? I agree it’s important to teach others of the importance of different cultures, but to say we’d be nowhere is a long shot given the culture we have now doesn’t come from them and we have effectively wiped them out and are doing fine.

[@PureMagic101]

@@xaviercopeland2789 they got wiped out after they taught us how to grow and prepare food from here and a lot of ways to survive here Then we decided genocide was best Don’t discredit all that they did to ensure we could survive before we fucked them over

[@blazethecat363]

I agree. when my family adopted me, we went on a trip to the American Southwest where I met many amazing Navajo people! their culture was so beautiful and they were always so welcoming and friendly! someday I plan to go back and visit the Navajo again.

[@crazy_tulip1552]

@@xaviercopeland2789 Right it’s not like they played a vital role in helping the colonizers learn and cultivate the land on which we still live on to this day……….

[@indyyall9443]

I cried a bit at the end with the goodbyes and the invitation to visit again. This family is so giving and down to earth. I love how the birth of a baby goat at the end can be viewed as a sign of new beginnings.

[@destinywilson8964]

Hey, I showed my grandma and my aunt your videos they loved hearing you speak Navajo! My aunt laughed so much today, partly watching your video and because of my pronunciation! I have always wondered what my grandma was saying in her prayers, so I thought if you could learn I could give it a shot! My family are teaching me a few phrases, and my tongue is lazy but even so I won't give up!

[@dawnturner7010]

Do try to learn your language. The native American/Canadian languages are dying and we need people to keep them alive!

[@kumarvikramaditya9636]

@@dawnturner7010 can I ask something? Native American people had their own God's. Where did they go?

[@drakebell5649]

@@kumarvikramaditya9636 they didn’t go anywhere same way the christian god didn’t go anywhere. your question is confusing

[@r3gret2079]

It's been 6 months Destiny. How is your progress? Either way you are awesome. Keep up the good work, and I wish you the best. Thank you.

[@Ninjapiratecowboy]

Yeah Destiny, how is the progress coming?

[@zrosix2240]

You are actually extremely lucky to get invited to live with them, I live in Arizona and the red mountains are illegal to go to as a non native without invite! Meaning not even I, as someone who’s lived in Arizona my whole life would ever get to have even a fraction of the opportunity you received here. Such kind people

[@AbzDeen]

I looked this up and couldn't find anything about this?

[@Ochibason]

He is a true lingual ambassador. Language is each cultures gift and life. He works hard and does well. All folks here are lucky and fortunate.

[@aaronz9410]

@@AbzDeen I too looked it up, couldn't find any legal statue about it anywhere. I am guessing its more of an unspoken rule that you simply don't.

[@AbzDeen]

@@Remykapel where's there somewhere I can read on this? I'm from Scotland and find it hard to believe

[@codyfrancis4474]

@@AbzDeen shouldnt be that hard to believe. It is their land after all lol

[@jeffbaca1173]

Thank you for reaching out to that wonderful Navajo family and exposing me to their culture.

[@debbieflaherty1975]

Ari, you are so respectful of the folks you meet. I love how their faces light-up when you speak to them in their language. I also love it when you enjoy their food. You must be an absolute joy to cook for! It’s so unifying when the language barrier is removed. Thank you for sharing your beautiful interactions.

[@fatimakane3052]

Unifying indeed, mostly when, besides the language barrier, people are seen as equals who deserve respect, above all! Everything else stems from this basic principle. Such a joy to watch this video!

[@TerrellB3donie]

Growing up in Chinle, traveling all over the deepest parts of the rez with my grandparents, it's been a long time awaiting for our culture to get a spotlight to the world, it is truly heart warming. I always try to explain how remote the reservation can be, but this video really captures that. One thing I'll always admire about my people is the respect we have for our elders and our guests, as kids it was mandatory we shook hands with everyone who entered our home. Thank you again for being so interested in our culture. Walk In Beauty!

[@19bishop56]

I also admire the respect for our elders, also guests. American youth have lost that, I believe. Many are so self centered. On the Rez, family, food, and humor are the best!

[@jacobstreets8445]

I love that! Walk in beauty.

[@marsistarrett-pearson2720]

I live in San Juan county, NM on the Navajo reservation and im half Navajo. It is sooo cool to see the Navajo ppl getting recognized for their language and culture.

[@n3xtbit683]

Red Valley for me

[@andrewjennings7306]

Seems like every native American is only ever half native tops. If you guys want to continue existing you need to stop mixing with other races.

[@emmettlester739]

@@andrewjennings7306 I am full... don't speak for us you weirdo.

[@andrewjennings7306]

@@emmettlester739 what? Im just worried about your survival as a people.

[@emmettlester739]

@@andrewjennings7306 If a white person said, what you said about about natives, but to a black person, it'd sound insanely racist. So weirdo.... as a full native, surrounded by full natives.... don't speak for us.

[@jcbusto122]

My ex girlfriend is Navajo and lives in the Navajo nation and out in the middle of no where with her family and has a very similar lifestyle. The Hogan, the fry bread and food the wilderness, the culture, all of it I fell in love with.

[@stetson711]

But not your girlfriend?

[@sirskateify]

Reminds me of when my Navajo buddy fit 7 sheep into a geo metro because his truck was broken and he needed to make a good impression on his girlfriends parents. It was hilarious to see.

[@littlerabbit9525]

Thank you for showing this! I am native myself and nobody sees this side of they think natives are just handed everything and they aren’t.

[@ah5721]

If anything the government treats them worse than dirt . A really nice lady I know grew up on the Arizona Rez and she told me her experience going without running water and electricity often and didn't want her son to experience what she did so she left. She was very kind to my son while she was watching him I will never forget.

[@StepheneeDuran]

I’ve never met anyone that thought that.

[@Chompchompyerded]

Right? Lot of us live simply, but we live good. Lot of family going on. So good to see someone who is both respectful and appreciative, and took the time to learn our language. Even some of our own kids don't do that these days.

[@barrypark1881]

Which sucks that the Navajo Government so treats its own citizens badly as well....

[@Chompchompyerded]

@@barrypark1881 Are you Navajo? Because if you're not, you have no right or room to criticize us, our government, or the way we choose to live our lives. You also need to understand that there are jurisdictional problems which have nothing to do with our tribe or tribal government. I assure you that most of us do not feel that our tribal government has treated us poorly. We often times choose to live simply, and sometimes if we live a long way from regular utilities, that's not the tribal government's fault. it might be a little bit the fault of the utility's fault, but not really so much. If you move into a place a long way from the power lines in any other part of the country you have to pay at least part of the cost of running the electricity in. If it's digging a well, sometimes the Navajo government helps but they get that money from the state and federal government, and they haven't been keeping up their end of the bargain. What's new with that? State and Federal government and big businesses have always given us a tough time. At least they're not actively killing us anymore.

[@shaniageorge1886]

Awww...I so wanted to meet Xiaoma !!! 😭😭😭😭 I'm Native American/Navajo .. just wish I knew where to meet him and would come around more. Your No Stranger Xiaoma.. Whenever Shiprock Fair is up again. Ride a float for all Natives to see YOU n your FamBam 💙🙏 All love Xiaoma ... Come again SOON!! 🙏☺😇 #XIAOMA #XIAOMA !! 🙃

[@tyrelldescheny]

We gotta pitch in for the outrageous parade fee 😹 jk

[@dblbegaye3380]

Yup Xiaoma needs to hit the flea markets on rez.

[@manuelsilva6244]

This is exactly how my grandparents lived and my parents lived when they where kids and I'm from Europe. Our cultures are from completly different places but are very similar in some ways.

[@yeti2turnt435]

Yeah it’s pretty crazy how similar lifestyles people can live all across the world!

[@eddiedelisio]

Humans are like other humans. Crazy 😜

[@Ochibason]

Born in exhile parents fled the 2nd Soviet Communist invasion occupation genocide of the Baltic states from Latvian. Then to America Minnesota and our diaspora is global now. After the collapse of the Soviet Union we got our homes and farms back and I moved back after growing up in Minnesota. Some farm homes very basic just wood heat and out house. But everyone has a Sauna and a wading pool Pirts. Baltics where last to be Christianize d I am Lutheran but our old ways are 100% still intact and am also a Dievturi. The old ways in the Baltics are almost identical to North American Northern Natives. We sing dance music dance troops weddings births funerals all done in the old way for many.

[@nevillec5252]

@@Ochibason You seem to have led a very eventful life. I'm very happy that the Baltic nations are so supportive of Ukraine these days. Here's hoping that that war ends soon, with Ukraine completely free.

[@tatiananaugolnykh]

Absolutely amazing and you got huge portions of food too !!!!!! Hunger is no joke, but their hospitality and hearts are even bigger !!!!!! I hope more people will pay respect to the native tribes - America is not the same without them and their wisdom ! Thank you for showing this !

[@tyrelldescheny]

Indeed! Its part of our culture to always feed our guest no matter what.

[@tatiananaugolnykh]

@@tyrelldescheny Thank you for sharing and teaching us about your culture - it is beautiful !!!!! The world is not the same without the differences. They should be celebrated, not frowned upon !!!

[@sikosis999]

my heart cries for this, so hard to live free any more. i hope you continue to interact and thank the nations for allowing you access and the family for sharing their lives . . . and thank you for sharing i'm old and all my elders gone, detached from the nations and miss the sounds, smells and touch of my family gone, this gave me those things again for a brief moment.

[@VincentASMR]

❤️

[@Ochibason]

That is well put. Ones heart crys for this. Its the human spirit and its has no borders and is global. To have a out sider come in and speak ones Mothers tongue is powerful.

[@toneshayazzie9487]

Xiaoman, Dave, and Navajo culture. mindblown. my worlds are colliding.

[@AZ-ms6if]

Is he Dave from the Dave desi channel?

[@toneshayazzie9487]

@@AZ-ms6if yes Edit: he posted about in on Instagram @dave.disci

[@redant2798]

I know, it's crazy!

[@derricktaylordavid1393]

Same!!

[@tyrolyazzie_1356]

Ikr

[@frenchfilmco4197]

I have straight tears in my eyes when you guys had your first fry bread.

[@usnchief1339]

Many thanks to the family for opening up their home to the world! This type of experience is what brings us closer.

[@Booseungkwanie2005]

I’m so glad you had fun on our reservation! It means a lot that you shared this since there’s rarely any videos Ike this thank you ☺️💜. My sister goes to the rock point school there too but we live 30 minutes away

[@boring.doerings]

You realize how lucky you are? To be invited in and to be shown their ways? So incredible, great video! Thank you😎

[@CherryGryffon]

This was SO beautiful, and brought me back to my childhood in Phoenix. Growing up I remember a lot of these Navajo influences, food wise, so this is another level of nostalgic. It's like watching how my childhood foods were made when I didn't know already

[@gerihenry2261]

You guys are adorable!! Thank you for such a great video of our people and our lifestyle as the Diné! I absolutely loved the way you devoured the food, it's one of our best assets. ;) You and people like you are welcome onto Navajo Land anytime, the respect and appreciation you show is truly priceless and much appreciated. Be well!

[@ultra_ore]

5:04 and the Diné tradition for living in a hoghaan, the door must always be placed on the east side to greet our father Sun in the morning.

[@juliem.679]

"Always feed the animals before the people." What a wonderful coincidence to find in your video! That is a law of the Torah (of Judaism) as well. When we start the day, we feed and water the animals before we ourselves eat.

[@Alexeater]

It's a very sensible law... you certainly won't forget to feed the animals that way.

[@carlajohnson7953]

I do this also and I am Sicilian

[@isaiasdiaz7578]

Lots of books out there saying we Natives Americans are from the 12 tribes of Israel.

[@juliem.679]

@@isaiasdiaz7578 I do not think that theory is plausible, but there is certainly a spiritual connection to the Holy Creator that we share, if there are laws and ethics in common, which is a far more important connection than genetics, in my opinion.

[@tyrelldescheny]

That's amazing! It's the first thing most of us do before breakfast or heading to school/work.

[@WagonBurner1868]

Too many people have lost their connection with land and animals of this world, it breaks my heart but its nice when i see content like this. Axhee

[@hammerguard8325]

That is probably a once in a lifetime experience that most people never get I mean the whole experience of learning the language a lot in just a month but then also going and staying with a Navajo family that still practices the old ways for some things is awesome their family definitely seemed extremely welcoming.

[@meganrussell2693]

This is so heart warming, it left me in awe. I've always adored your journeys and how you put yourself into different cultures. As a Navajo living on the Navajo Nation, this brought happy tears to my eyes to see my culture experienced by you first hand and others. Ahe'hee shikis.

[@TheLiveOutLoudFamily]

Hi, Megan. i know this is a random request but do you know of any families that would be willing to teach our family of four more about your culture like this? We are heading west and would find this life changing.

[@nevillec5252]

@@TheLiveOutLoudFamily There are a few Navajo language apps on the play store that may help you, if you want to learn a bit of the language first.

[@KyraStitch]

I live on the Navajo Nation! Happy to see someone interested in our culture. Wish I had my grand parents. Tried to learn my own language, and I’ll tell you, I wish it was as easy as you make it seem. Diné Pride!

[@RetiredMegatron]

You give me hope dude. Showing the world ´that normal people are kind and welcoming. Not like what the media tells us. We should really just smile more.

[@seven471]

I love our native american people and have always felt a deep soultie to them. I can't explain it, but i have the deepest respect and love.

[@SocketSilver]

Been anxiously waiting for this. We are fighting for voter rights in these remote locations in AZ.

[@sendformilo620]

I can't believe they don't have the right to vote... America is so far behind where it thinks it is.

[@jhonyermo]

DEMOCRACY !!

[@80sGamerLady]

@@sendformilo620 they say no ID, no vote. Problem is they wont give them an ID because they wont recognize many of their addresses, being off the beaten path or res. That's how they are getting away with voter suppression. It's utter BS. They do it in other states also.

[@PlannedObsolescence]

@@sendformilo620 They have the right to vote. Jesus. (Eye roll)

[@sendformilo620]

@@PlannedObsolescence If you have to fight to vote, you don't have the right to vote..

[@wstwarrior1237]

Me as a full-blooded native american I am grateful and thank you for highlighting and learning out language

[@arielp7582]

Wow your full blooded? That's so cool

[@damb408]

謝謝你 for visiting our Nation. You truly have won a place in my heart, hearth, and a place to lay if you’re in the area.

[@coasternut3091]

We need more of a spotlight on languages like this. I like seeing this one and the one with you learning more Mayan. Wee need to keep some of the ancient culture alive

[@krissyduffy]

As a Diné woman and already a subscriber I am so glad to see you learning about our culture and language! So amazing!! Keep it up!!! ❤️✊🏽

[@sheilaj70]

As Navajos we are so blessed to hv such a beautiful culture and reside within the four sacred mountains 🌾🤍💛💙🖤

[@aroundtheworldaly]

I don’t think I could love this more. A beautiful home, culture and language. Thank you to the hosts for opening their doors to us. God willing, non-indigenous people will listen, learn and act to preserve indigenous rights and teachings 🧡☮️

[@shingtome2179]

Yah, that traditional Navajo dinner looked so so so appetizing and delicious 😭 And y’all smacking on all that..oh my gosh. On another note, the Navajo you met were so hospitable, humble, and kind 🤗

[@carlosfuentez9267]

The best part is looking up at the stars at night and seeing everything up close it’s dope.

[@james1795]

Dope? Ha!

[@Frossiart]

you are more than a friend to them, don't forget to contact them ... often!

[@mattmccauley2035]

I have just become more aware of the Navajo people and wanted to express my admiration and respect to one of the most resourceful, friendly and civilized groups of human beings in the entire world. Much love and wishing blessings and good health to your people. Walk in beauty. Oh, and go Wildcats.

[@nyteshayde1197]

I'm so jealous. I love fry bread. I love to see people getting to know the indigenous people of this country and really appreciating what they have to offer. What an amazing experience.

[@jasminebegay4832]

I really love it when other people want to learn our culture. ❤️✨ full Navajo here 🤗

[@thereclineextremity2774]

Full Navajo huh? What’s your clans then? 😏

[@jasminebegay4832]

@@thereclineextremity2774 Nát’oh Dine’é táchii’nii Hooghan Łání Kinyaa’áanii Áshįįhí 🙄🙄

[@thereclineextremity2774]

@@jasminebegay4832 I was hoping I could snag me up an auntie but nah we related your second and third clan is the same as my first and second 😅

[@TheXXxOblivion]

There needs to be more Native restaurants or food trucks. Native food is too good to not be shared lol

[@gfxlab]

They are all over the reservation lol.

[@L8dyAriel]

Which is why people need to go visit there and EAT! I'd be impressed if my friend from AZ would come to NY and make me fry bread and some killer smoked meats but then again I'd miss out on those stars and rock hounding and seeing my friend. So.. restaurants? I'd rather hang out around a fire and help scrape the dishes vs. knowing McDonalds has pretty much destroyed the culture in this country with "fast food" and learn the ancient stories about the warriors and immersion. I love when the Red Hawk Council (New York) gathers as I always attend.

[@MistyRiversGaming]

Well we sell them here in texas on a food cart with my mom and dad. We get lot's of customers

[@lovelyfox_21sweet8]

@@L8dyAriel I am in RI . So , glad my mom taught me how to make frybread.

[@alexavila6507]

@@MistyRiversGaming what part of TX?

[@zephyr4352]

Tyrell - Thank you so much for opening your home to these great youtubers! I lived in Pinon for six years and always received the same hospitality from my many Navajo friends. Now I am so homesick!

[@tyrelldescheny]

Thank you!!

[@carolewarner101]

What a precious gift you were given to be invited to stay with people in their homes and get to experience some of their way of life and delicious foods! Wow, I would feel so privileged... Thanks so much for sharing!

[@SuperFlowback]

I’m sure every indigenous person will tell the same but, My grandma still makes the best fry bread. 😁

[@lizlika1227]

My Great Grandmother did…may she Rest In Peace ☮️

[@MrToasty7861]

Way cool my dude(: im Navajo and thats the way we grew up(: thanks for learning and visiting our ways

[@rociolopez4785]

I love how gentle Terrel is 💖 such an amazing human gentle but strong

[@lulumoon6942]

I consider this experience as even more rare and precious than staying with traditional Mongols in a yurt... How humbling this must have been. Much gratitude to your host family for their generosity!!! 🙏❤️🌈🪶

[@Britvidmit]

Everything you were eating in the video I literally could taste it, I been living off the rez for 12 years and I sure miss it. That's real hospitality when you're getting mutton. That steam corn stew is my favorite! Ayoo likaan

[@j.osh.4261]

Yá’át’ééh! that’s that real food disin chin now

[@tonylightstorm5468]

I'm proud that this young man has stepped up to find a better understanding of the language he is learning to speak. I hope and pray there are more young men willing to learn. I want to recognize that we need more men to guide others as this young Navajo man was willing to do. Thank you both for being honest and true.

[@tyrelldescheny]

Ahxéé’héé’ nitsáagó

[@karlos_infamous]

I want to visit the Navajo Nation 😁😁😁😁 I am really fascinated with Navajo culture, cuisine and way of living in the desert.

[@lawrenceklein3524]

As I had grown up in Tucson, Arizona, I can really get into this beautiful desert! The Navajo people are some of the kindest people I've ever met.

[@lrdstrahd1]

This is what I love about languages. Breaks down barriers and allows people to get to know each other. Amazing vid guys. Keep up the great work.

[@terrykunst3883]

Thank you for taking us along on such an amazing experience. Thank you to the family who opened their home and shared their lives with you.

[@tyrelldescheny]

It was definitely an amazing experience to bring them in with the short amount of time they were here

[@PatricesProjects]

What an incredible opportunity! They were all so welcoming.

[@Reddyeforty]

This is truly one of the best experiences I have watched! Thanks to the Navajo Family for allowing you to experience and share!

[@timd8470]

What an amazing Navajo family! So impressive to see how they adapt to the environment and thrive on their homestead. One of the threads I enjoy through all your videos, Xiaoma, is how people from different cultures are so much ... like us! Thanks for these wonderful peeks into other cultures.

[@jamspola]

Thank you for visiting my culture

[@annabocking8824]

When you have land, you have everything! Lovely to see how they live!!❤

[@lachezararnaudov7991]

Very nice video, you met some great and true people. The fried bread seems wonderful. I am from Bulgaria, and we hear make something like that we call it "mekitsa" basically it is dough you spread for pizza and fry it in a pan. It is best with some honey, jam or some white brined cheese, depending on what you like more, salty or sweet breakfast. And for a drink yogurt with some water. Keep it up, your making lots of people happy and proud of their culture, food, language etc.

[@rui4762]

Thank you soooo much for making these Native American themes! This is so unique and interesting. I'm a Chinese.I love Native Americans from the bottom of my heart.They are so spiritual and inclusive just like Tibetans to me.🙏🏻 Please explore more Native American cultures.🙏🏻

[@liadc4840]

It's really incredible what Xiaoma is doing, I can't stop watching him make the world a better place by bringing down barriers of culture using languages from around the world - that's how you make peace, by making people feel heard, by reaching out to them in the most honorable way and appreciating who they are and their heritage.

[@jomomma1512]

This video has raised my spirits!!! Just all the love being shared with the family! Thank You so much for taking us along on the journey!

[@frnkiecarebear21]

This literally makes me want to cry thinking about my grandma. I miss Indian fry bread like that it is so good. It’s really good with jam on top too.

[@deannaeakle8680]

I love that you are honoring Native Culture and showing how they live. Thank you for being respectful

[@michaelworley6431]

Thanks for bringing my culture to KZbin Glad you enjoyed your time on the reservation

[@williamsporing1500]

This is so awesome. My father was Wyandot. He spoke very little wendat, but my grandparents did. I live in Kentucky, and the wyandot are out west, so I don’t have many resources to learn from, but I’m trying. Une

[@markdonovan1540]

It's amazing how you are using your mind and super friendly attitude to learn about other cultures and people. You are an exceptional imdividual to dedicate so much time in learning other languages, but not only that, you are also prepared to experience part of the culture and lifestyle.

[@grated23]

Thank you 🙏 from a Navajo womAn. Most respect ✊

[@natashajean395]

This is great! Immersing yourself in the Native American reservation way of life. This really allows others to see the Native American reservation way of life through their lens

[@jwv6985]

What an honor to be able to experience such an amazing culture. Thank you for letting us watch 🙂

[@tammyvanwinkle8870]

What a beautiful honor! Such joy to share.

[@maureencathers341]

This is incredible. As a white girl, it’s easy for us to go through life not thinking about how tough we’ve made it on Native Americans. The hardships they have been put through are unbelievable and we ignore it because they’re not all over the news every day. Thank you for shining a light on these incredible families and showing us how much we owe them and how much we can learn from them.

[@tyrelldescheny]

💯🙌🏼👏🏼

[@shoneetsinnie995]

Glad others outside our culture can see and appreciate it!

[@shoneetsinnie995]

@howard matts how about as someone who criticizes someone for showing appreciation for Native American culture and recognizing our hardships, you just don't comment.

[@Elliesbow]

@Robert Arnold Laughs in China

[@mslita09]

This comment is racist. 1. Every race has gone through struggle and hardship and 2. What people did in the past have nothing to do with people in the present. Also other races were also involved in hurting native but I bet you aren't gonna say anything to black people about taking part in slaughtering Natives. Also I would love to see your face when you learn Natives owned slaves. Anyways as a women who is mixed race and mixed with indigenous and was raised in the black community people like you are part of the problem. The only thing that matters is this man is taking the initiative to learn about this specific native culture and showing respect while sharing and trying to help educate the world.

[@troysims2753]

More videos interacting with the Navajo elders in their language the next time you go! I enjoyed this so much and wish it were longer!

[@dancewomyn1]

This was such an inspiring video...When we learn the languages of others, we open our hearts to one another! Thank you Xiaoma, for sharing this rich experience with us.