EPIC White Mountain Apache Sunrise Dance Documentary (Justin Susan)

[@BellyJae]

Thanks for this video. I’m White Mountain Apache but was adopted out as a baby. Raised Roman Catholic. The older I got, the more I felt that I don’t fit into that religion and found my roots and tribe. 💕

[@kyleebluemoon4554]

i am apache aswell just know your ancestors see you and you are acknowledged

[@francoisbousserez4690]

Hello ! I am French and have always felt deep respect for you, native Americans,among the rares ones over the earth to respect nature, human beings who have suffered so much but are still up and proud. It is a pleasure and a honour to be able to watch ceremonies from your ancestral culture. May your great gods bless you all !

[@josephschmidt4157]

Even though I'm not Apache, I have great respect for you and your people. I'm sorry about the past and your ancestors you lost, but I love your pride and courage. You will always be my favorite people. May the great spirits bless you all!

[@JustinSusan]

Joseph Schmidt thank you for your kind words

[@josephschmidt4157]

@@JustinSusan You are most welcome! Keep the pride!

[@wehausenphx3575]

GOD bless you.

[@utej.k.bemsel3199]

As a German i'm really impressed, there is so much more about Native culture than they show us in normal movies or in books!

[@JustinSusan]

Ute J.k. Bemsel thank you for watching!!!! Appreciate the kind words

[@codygreyeyes1610]

True statement. Even the history has been butchered.

[@khaaleliilighntingcoronado9009]

Read into Herman Lehman. A german man who lived with Apache and Comanche since his youth. Very very gruesome but inspiring story. I married a German woman so now she is learning our ways as I am as well. We have a beautiful german/apache/spanish daughter.

[@BellyJae]

Most of our histories were and are passed down in stories. Very few are written down. And a lot of other ceremonies like these don’t allow outsiders or video devices. There are hundreds of different tribes across North America and we all have different beliefs and ceremonies but our hearts beat to the same drum. :)

[@teressjacoby8563]

As for the German you need too myed your own business stay out of my American native family life's. Do not trust you at all I don't like Germans you could be our enemy.

[@qlyzzx]

I'm apache and I'm going to be having my dance soon in September and all these videos that are showing up in my recommendations are really getting me excited:))

[@JustinSusan]

Thank you for watching!

[@des5972]

omg ur an army too !! i hope u had a great dance

[@michqlle1862]

I hope you made it!

[@sanuraisnthome2191]

Same but I had it a little soon so I could wait 2 years but I'm having a double dance my cousin.

[@danhiggins9644]

respect from france good dance bye

[@dempseynarkle9099]

Im a indigenous person from Australia and i sew your video and i was so moved and touched by you culture that em proud of the Indian people and the amazing history that they have wich is so brave and historical

[@JustinSusan]

Dempsey Narkle thank you very much!

[@gordonlewis4280]

It's good to see our brother hood from other parts of the world enjoy our culture here in arizona yavapai apache.

[@dylanwade6026]

Man, this is home. Iyaa'aiye, my clan.

[@SinnGread]

Her telling of this ceremony is done beautifully thank you ! and Blessings to you !

[@HiThere-jl8uh]

Alot first nations are lost, from addictions, or destroyed by colonization from residential school and bible, ceremonies like this are great models from our past to keep alive and empower our youth, amazing story, keep moving forward. Thank you for teaching us.

[@theleeandperaltogirls848]

Nízhoní I am Navajo from piñon AZ to see people carry on a tradition is the most beautiful sight and feeling in the world Ahéhee’☺️I just LOVE my heritage it’s the most beautiful blessing I could have🙏❣️

[@lehlohonolosetlai8236]

Thanks for becoming alive again by watching this lovely ceremony..🐝

[@user-zt3rt8zo2g]

i'm mescalero apache and our ceremonies are very similar, ours lasts four days and she dances all night on the fourth night. during the four days she stays in a tipi. she's blessed by the white painted woman and our crown dancers. music is a slower pace/lower voices as well. cool to see the differences and similarities between apache tribes. 'ixehé for sharing

[@JustinSusan]

gee thank you so much for watching!!

[@katherinediaz6874]

I do not know my tribes, no dna test will show, its undocumented and finding gravestones and my family tree genealogy has taken much time...but by word of my elders, I am a mix of apache, navajo, as well as Mayan blood descending from Mexico. It's tough to hear the voice of this woman because it hits so strong, but we are still here. By blood forever. I am from south texas, embraced with my mexican heritage as well as my native and indigenous root. This is beautiful that tradition will always remain and not be forgotten. Love to all you out there. Do not lose hope, our day will come again.

[@ericstormdragon3534]

When I was a young boy I was privileged to attend a few Sunrise Events in Whiteriver Arizona a long time ago. Also the rodeos at the fairgrounds. My mother was honored one time with pollen. Too young to understand much of the ceremony. Peace and prosperity to the Apache.

[@ruthieyoung5187]

So beautiful and inspiring to watch, thank you for sharing this sacred thing with us. Many Holy Blessings

[@reneecastillo7715]

This is very touching and beautifully presented. I am teaching a World Dance class at a community college and they are learning about rite of passage and the role of dance in that. I am so excited to show my students this video. After growing up in Gilbert, AZ, this really deepens my appreciation and respect for the Apache culture. Thank you and blessings!

[@ladenacrenshaw3258]

I have two neices that are 1/2 Navaho 1/2 Alute Eskimo so this dance touched a very special place in my heart,I wish to thank you.

[@brittanyverlenich3039]

Thank you so much for this. I live and teach in Whiteriver, AZ. I've been saddened by the lack of documentaries and just general media available for my students to see and learn about their culture. This will be so helpful!!

[@FM-pw1ls]

Wanna meet Native Americans so bad. Love from the Philippines. ❤️🇵🇭

[@JustinSusan]

Thank you very much for watching!!!

[@erikaterlini3093]

I think all the native cultures are the real treasure of the American continent. From the other side of the world, I've always felt admiration and respect for your traditions, costumes, history and the deep connection with the natural world that surrounds you. You are beautiful people. Peace and love from Italy ☮️❤️🇮🇹

[@xoxojayah3423]

i am 34.6% chiricahua apache and i grew up not knowing i am apache i grew up knowing the mexican culture and i am learning about my tribe and what they believed in. i am also learning the dance and language

[@JustinSusan]

Jayah Bocanegra thats so awesome! Thanks for watching

[@madi-cw4du]

Do the Chiricahua know you? Do they claim you?

[@msjoanofthearc]

Thank you for this...my spouse is Apache and the more I learn about the sacred ways the better!

[@lindsayholbrook1617]

This is beautiful - thank you for sharing this with us. What an honor to get to witness a piece of something so significant in tradition to your tribe.

[@everettmassey9827]

I always sew this im from there

[@everettmassey9827]

See

[@UnknoownsWrld]

This puts a smile on my face

[@nathandalke9318]

Im so proud of being a Navaho and apache this part of my culture great video

[@JustinSusan]

Nathan Dalke thank you so much for watching Nathan! God bless

[@salometeran2599]

Muy bonito vídeo, gracias por mostrarnos sus danzas y costumbres 👍👍

[@genomc2012]

Awesome. My home town. Much continued success to your works and all you aspire to do.

[@nitatohbi9596]

wish i was brought up traditional, still proud to be native though! chahta here

[@JustinSusan]

Amber Hogston preach

[@surebee270]

This is truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@JustinSusan]

ShirBe D yeah absolutely

[@michaelholiday5633]

@@JustinSusani5....by

[@UnknoownsWrld]

I miss home now I love being Apache I'm glad u have respect for the gaan aks crown dancers bc alot oof ppl disrespect them

[@chrisk6049]

The ceremony was incredible, safe travels on your journey God Bless

[@bounaimwanissa9708]

Wow just wow its so beautiful

[@APACHE888able]

Ahee…Thank you so much for sharing very much appreciated indeed.. As always Tind’e…Strength..Beauty..Intelligence… Walk in Beauty and Gratitude…

[@nonamerocks2807]

A'Ho from the Grand Daughter of Grace Nichols of the Creek Clan. Thank you for all the posts from different tribes. I find the Apache Ceremonies very interesting.

[@bernadettecrawford3656]

Amazing much respect for you love this from australia x

[@olekluften9776]

Thank you so much. I could really feel the spirit.

[@CharlieMikelson]

Thank you for respecting our culture.

[@brocongonigga3690]

Proud of you guys 👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@PedeWaldschrat]

its wonderful thx for sharing i wish you and your people all the best stay blessed and many greetings from germany 🙂

[@adellanosie5005]

Amazing footage. Love the shots and great focus!

[@cristianofromdallas6809]

Absolute Beauty!! My mother is Diné and the story and ceremony is LOVELY!! Our languages are very similar...

[@pierangelobellanova3400]

I live in Nord Italy Justine. My name is Pierangelo '' pedro''. I pray for the sacred circle People's Native. Hasta siempre la Victoria! Hiii hiii hiiiii

[@rosaliaoliver-qv3gr]

Yes, beautiful apache girls ! Love you all my brothers, and sisters!❤⭕️

[@leelugene]

you did such a wonderful job!! the quality, the godmother talking, and all the little things you captured are all so beautiful! great job!

[@JustinSusan]

LeAndria DeBrum thank you very much

[@prrtygrrl1]

You did a good job!! Being so far from home, this makes me feel like I'm at home ❤

[@kengenkuerickson1244]

Hey Justin thanks for this fine work. Though we are in a Biz school, we do a lot of cross-cultural marketing stuff and that means learning about different people. I shared this with my class. Thanks!

[@JustinSusan]

That’s awesome! Thank you!

[@d-mon8015]

Thank you for sharing. Blessings to all.

[@officialVozie100]

Im to be 💯% native american both sides of my family. And i will always be proud to be related to Chiricahua Mescalero APACHES Real Native Americans. Im happy to be apache and blessed. To have apache family in the rez. Love them alot. 🦅✊🏾☝🏾⚡🌎✊🏾🙏🏾🕵🏾‍♀️🦅

[@melissamittwer6536]

Great job! Love seeing our culture & your piece is great work

[@sarahmbeatie]

Such an amazing video, Justin. I had no idea how talented you were!!!

[@JustinSusan]

BigBIrd Batty haha thank you very much. I really appreciate it

[@Katherine-p9w]

We are Apaches!!!

[@JustinSusan]

Katie cat wow wow!

[@Katherine-p9w]

Thank you

[@WaynellaHolden]

This is awesome thanks for sharing.

[@d-mon8015]

Beautiful. Thank You for sharing.

[@xxxbrokenxxx8580]

My roots are from cedar creek bc I'm apache, my sunrise dance is next year

[@heribertorodriguez7775]

Amazing!!! Aly and I loved it!!!

[@pacerodi]

May, the souls, of the ancestors, bless you all!

[@brendazurbyk8623]

Such a peaceful way 🦅

[@josedebesa770]

Exultant, beautiful, greetings from Uruguay

[@fernandomeza8589]

Muchas Gracias . for sharing your culture. I will alwasys Remember yuor People , Dios .

[@Meaninglesslife93]

I remember this dance heyyy... I'm the kid in the blue shirt and black hat remember I helped you and your dad with that table

[@JustinSusan]

Meaninglesslife93 Daniel?

[@egill433]

I m Apache thank you brother blessings to you always

[@JustinSusan]

LISA ONE Feather thank you for watching!

[@alexisdazen7731]

Oh my gosh I loved this!💕

[@JustinSusan]

Alexis Dazen thank you for watching

[@xApacheKidd34x]

Beautiful video. I saw myself in there. Lol

[@samanthamitchellprete5646]

My boyfriend us Apache and because of that ive been trying my hardest to learn the tradions for our future children! Although im 65% northwestern European im wanting my future child to be brought up like there father in a apache traditional way💗

[@JustinSusan]

That’s so cool! Thank you for watching

[@Amerindian]

This is beautiful, would you mind if I repost this on my channel? I'll give credit and link your page.

[@JustinSusan]

Indigenous Americans yes you can

[@calvinwhitewolfjr9570]

Keep shining on .

[@r-drenelson6276]

💜💜 thank you for your inspiration, passage to womanhood journey! Ni'zhoni' from Lukachukai, AZ.

[@mrmonsterkidd]

I love and proud to be Apache

[@JustinSusan]

Me too

[@NativeImagesPG]

Wow, You do great Workman... Love this Vid! I went out there a While back and I didn't have the skills I have today... and If I did have the Chance to Visit again the people again... I would Do a vid like this. Glad you did this for all for all to see. Thank you for your great Filmmaking/Editing skills, young man. This Vid belongs in Film Festival, You do Award-winning work. Achema.

[@JustinSusan]

Albert Chacon thank you very much for the support! It’s my passion and love to do it!

[@NativeImagesPG]

Keep in touch.. when your ready to enter your work in a film festival... check out Idyllwild Film Festival.

[@danieldzwonczyk5870]

Tahat is why so importand family and bound with all members and nature. In old Slavic belives we had the same culture and still we have it's live in us like in Apache tribes. SLAVA to you and greetings from Poland.

[@d-mon8015]

Thank You for sharing.

[@chalked3]

beautiful

[@12relik1]

Very good video, good stuff brother.

[@antonioestrada7750]

Nice, I love it

[@lyndeebaha3004]

So cool

[@ardito52-7]

Sono contento di vedere che qualcosa si è salvato delle tradizione dei nativi i veri ecologisti di questo pianeta

[@YavapaiApacheTribe]

I’m Mescalero Apache from San Carlos Arizona

[@anonymousnativeamerican7755]

Im Mescalero. I love all my apache people in usa and northern mexico where my great great grandpa geronimo is from my moms nano. DA'AN'ZHO IXEHE

[@BellyJae]

I’m White Mountain, Dagoteh! :)

[@micheladerry5681]

blessing from Italy. A parte tutto la ragazzina è bellissima

[@yadiraparedes2444]

Hola muy bonita tradición tiene que bello es que no pierdan sus costumbres y su idioma nativo felicidades a mi me gusta su tradición y música 🎶🙏🏼👍🏼😇

[@joe_anne2SUCCESS]

Very nice. 💜

[@kayleeopah5289]

I miss my dance already

[@kylanlupe3064]

Ik you did Theadore//Kaylee//Best friend. 😂❤❗

[@kayleeopah5289]

Freaking kylan 😂 tinker bell 😂

[@kylanlupe3064]

Theadore. Im not tinker bell. 😂

[@joanmayner6807]

Dagotee Da'nzhoo shi' Nde Apache am chiricahua Nde

[@Gsthompson84]

Don’t document for views just let it be if faith drives you NOT MONEY

[@alexissinquah9304]

I always love the boys songs❤

[@jalenscott9810]

Im sad the covid 19 is cancelled all the dancea this year i was going to see my cuz do hers

[@pageachatter229]

Gotta admire the girl's stamina. I imagine all that dancing would get pretty tiring after a while.

[@JustinSusan]

Lisa Plambeck thanks for watching

[@marypatton1122]

Especially when they may be having those woman pains.

[@melliszzz]

Miss america .

[@constantineaztro9173]

Im apache thank you brother nizhoni

[@ТатьянаШморгунова-р1ы]

Я русская,из России, очень большое впечатление производят видео церемоний вашего народа,с огромным уважением отношусь ко всем коренным народам Америки, конечно, я не все, происходящее на церемонии, понимаю, но душой чувствую,что это что то важное и очень близкое нам,русским, но мы утеряли это.Я очень рада,что традиции вашего народа живы.

[@ethangushoney6436]

I was at a Sunrise Dance this summer but I was the one that was to paint the girl while my brother was holding the paint

[@koolkooler9437]

When did apache get. Hats

[@henzcarltupas328henzcarltu2]

New viewer from 🇵🇭 Philippines 👋 Native Americans or American Indeginous tribe are look similar with Filipinos of the Philippines, dark eyes, tanned skin and black hair

[@tulayt.y.5268]

noble people. they were persecuted. Real people of america

[@nirutivan9811]

When she talks about prayer in the end of the video: Do they pray to the christian god or did some of the natives keep their traditional religions? Just wondering, cause I thought these religions died out, but it seems weird to pray to the christian god, while celebrating a tradional ceremony. I’m Swiss, so I don’t really know much about the Native American culture, but it’s really interesting to watch these videos. It’s great to see that some of the traditions survived.

[@ApacheKidd]

Majority of people mix the two together.. I agree, in my opinion they shouldn’t mix but than again it’s what an individual believes and you can’t change that. I honestly chose to be fully traditional yet I have not came across anyone else who shares the same beliefs/thoughts as me. All I hear is about the Bible, god, angels etc. not that there’s anything wrong with it, but that is not my belief.

[@ferratilis]

This people pray to and know the Almighty Creator of the whole earth, the Lord Jesus Christ. There is nothing wrong with doing a traditional ceremony while praising and praying for God's protection and blessing over them, and it's the right thing to do. There are certain dances that are not done anymore, because they were evil and demonic and glorified evil things.

[@willybegaye2554]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@dethelbah1418]

That's my cousins partner for her sunrise dance

[@kimorageorge4772]

I'm half white mountain and half navajo I wamna get to know my apache side I hardly know it because my dad wasn't around

[@МилкаТруш]

Люблю вас❤

[@aliyahwalker9021]

She is my grandma lol