Secret Areas of the Navajo Nation 🇺🇸

Far from the main roads and civilization is a part of the Navajo Nation that feels out of worldly. Here are the age-old stories from the ancestors about skinwalker caves, UFOs, and untouched petroglyphs. Join me and the Navajo locals as we adventure into some of the most stunning and secretive landscapes in the country.
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[@its.sadiqkhan]

Can you help me something sir please

[@jeremiahhussey7710]

Can’t wait for you to come to hawaii. I’m so excited to watch the stories you’ll get from my home hawaii nei

[@JOEDIRTERULEZ]

I FEEL LIKE THE WORLD WOULD BE IN A WAY HEALTHIER PLACE IF THIS CULTURE WOULD BE A MAJOR POWER, THEY VIEW THE EARTH AS ALL GODS OWN AND WE'RE JUST HERE FOR A SHORT TIME TO TAKE CARE OF IT...ITS SOMETHING LIKE THAT I THINK

[@johnnyweekend]

I can't believe you don't believe in UFO's. Do you need to interview them for proof? 🤣

[@johnnyweekend]

I feel bad for the Rez Dogs. Just left them out there, huh? Middle of nowhere in the snow and surrounded by Mt. Lions. Sad.

[@helenakemp7609]

The way this man took you in and showed you something so sacred and close to one’s heart and family and ancestors, he was incredibly hospitable and generous. That’s awesome

[@dudefrombelgium]

Would you feel the same way if he was visiting Jewish people?

[@IntuitionCompass]

That is the Indian way- there are wonderful people (a lot less bad seeds than in our worldly societies)

[@tomardans4258]

@@dudefrombelgium he has visited the Orthodox Jews in Williamsburg.

[@iawarenow658]

please learn more about and not the fake history that is taught in America..

[@terryulmer969]

@@dudefrombelgium Yes, of course!

[@christhink]

Fellow Navajo here and I just wanted to thank you for making this video and sharing the rich culture of the Navajo People!

[@ulfberht4431]

You’re not mad that he talked about Skinwalkers in such detail?

[@christhink]

@ulfberht4431 No, knowledge is power right? If you know about it then you can avoid it...Just my opinion.

[@user-tu5un8jc9v]

Why does he never say Di'ne??

[@QuiGonGrinn]

He’s white, skinwalkers can’t touch him, they have no jurisdiction on white men

[@Seaofcurls]

I just want to sit by a camp fire with Darwin and Dustin and listen to paranormal stories and learn about their cultures. Completely amazing. Plus, they look genuinely nice to be friends with :)

[@Freebyrd1991]

Well I'd like to sit by the campfire with you and watch your beautiful curls glisten from the campfire light 😊 😂

[@katherinemarine838]

Me too!!!

[@patrickanthony9190]

Hi sea of curls I totally agree with you. My heart is so heavy for native Americans. All native Americans. . Since I was 6 or 7 in grade school is the first time I learned about the Manhattan Indians. I grew up in New Jersey. They used to take some of the Indian chiefs to our school. And when the stories were told about what the Europeans did especially about Thanksgiving it seems that they brainwashed us to think that it's okay for what we did to these native people. I don't like it at all not one bit. I actually think about it all the time. It's just wrong very wrong.

[@VirginiaThompson-np9uy]

I love them people pure respect special pi​@@patrickanthony9190

[@zojogair6187]

Peter, I hope you realize how important and special this information is. Us Native people have no reason to trust outsiders. We now live in a time where this knowledge can be shared. I just hope that this sacred knowledge isn’t used against us as it was in the past. I still worry a bit sometimes when traditions like this are shared although,.. I know the time has come. Thank you for always being respectful of our ways of living.

[@petepenn1]

Agee , First nations know that in time all will return to nature and white man will be absorbed into it. Peace + prosperity to you Zman.

[@AJ_real]

Did white people use something like this against the indigenous people?

[@thekub32]

@@petepenn1We are all human. We all bleed red. Forgiveness is a virtue.

[@Press1for]

It won't be shared.

[@Press1for]

@@petepenn1 Absolutely

[@allyndonkersloot9405]

I’m a Navajo from NM now living in Canada. Thanks for educating others about the Navajo and Hopi cultures.

[@marcosgomez8618]

I'm Mexican living in the Bay Area. Natives & Mexican are one

[@Metalhead-zb9mz]

Am Navajo from AZ and Mexicans are like our brown brother's.

[@warblerblue]

Ya'ah'teh from Four Corners. I bet you're still chizhi. ayye. :)

[@terryulmer969]

Ya'at'eeh, Mitakuye Oyasin! Walk in Beauty!

[@cedricpahe586]

Then take em off....

[@navajobiker7778]

I'm Native American (Navajo) from Window Rock, AZ and live in Espanola, NM now been here since my Honorable Discharge form the United States Army with Special Forces Group. I have not been back on the Navajo Reservation. I been to that area back in the 80"s when I was a teenager exploring and just hiking around with friends. The video brought back so much memories of what teenagers do back then.

[@nostalgiaarcadefuture]

Very cool. My family has long lived in El rito and Española. I am Romero but the Pueblo in El rito had an orchard beside it, and was occupied by my prima Charlotte whe I visited for a week sometime around 2003 I believe. They were Herrera and Dehererah and my first best friend in life was my 90 year old great grandmother Josephine Herrera who lived here in Denver Colorado. She passed on making Sunday breakfast like she had for decades when I was 4 in 1990 and I was so young I didn't know yet that people could die and be gone forever. It destroyed me to this day. I have never quite healed that trauma but visiting our family Pueblo in El rito was quite the experience. At the time I was so young and so deeply dependant on technology and TV and all that crap that it was eye opening, but I didn't appreciate it then as I do now. I'm certain you also have many things and stories like that being from down there. We have long suspected my great grandmother to have a large amount of Navajo blood but she would never soeak about it so we don't know. But she certainly lived every day full of life and vigor right up until the end.

[@eliseomartinez7911]

@@nostalgiaarcadefutureshe was probably just puebloan not Navajo

[@Hugh-Glass]

I was there when I was in the army and stationed with my Navajo brothers in arms. It was wonderful, eye opening and depressing all at once. I always respected my Navajo brothers but after some time on their rez I got a taste of why these men were so strong.. life is not made easy for them.

[@Hugh-Glass]

@@Human_Bacon.Sandwhich1 no bro, I was at Ft Huachica for Army Intel school then did some temp duty at both holloman Air Force Base and White sands. I got all over the southwest (the friendly sand box) before overseas assignments. So how long were you at Ft. Wingate?

[@arcticwanderer2109]

I had the same experience with Afghan men. Incredibly strong physically and mentally.

[@Hugh-Glass]

@@arcticwanderer2109 there are fine people from every group or subgroup on earth, except the lowest form of human life where you would find it hard to lure out any decency.. that group being, politicians, most lack most moral values that even some people who grow up in the most primitive of situations and conditions.

[@Brightpath87]

@@phapart Are you trolling? I'll tell you. Food, gas, and necessities are 1-3 hours away. We have to chop wood for firewood to heat our homes. We got to haul water to our home just to have some. Sometimes there is no electricity, internet or plumbing so we need to use the outhouse. You saw how isolated they lived. They are out in the middle of nowhere, deep rez. Need more info?

[@greenleaf8226]

​@@phapart ... you have an inflated Ego and a big rude mouth...whatever was your past and is your present... is your story but that doesnt mean its the same for everyone...best to stop comparing and start respecting more...

[@LiveLongandProsperandFriends]

I love that this is not over-edited, that you gave it the time his stories deserve. This is amazing!!

[@nyChannel09]

He also is one of those people, who has the gift of storytelling.

[@RAinteractive]

I'm from the UK and about 30 years back I was taken on a jeep ride around those areas (Monument Valley start) by a Begay. He was so informative and said a part of me would always be there now - and it is. So to see the Begay family in this footage is so special. I rode a mustang with a young man called Kenny Begay - he'd be in his 50s now.

[@Someone-dd2vx]

❤

[@kiasax2]

What Dustin shared with Peter was very special and sacred. I'm Tsalagi and grew up learning from my grandfather many things about our language and culture. He taught me the skills that kept me alive through 15 years as a sniper in the military. Wado as we say, thank you for sharing Dustin and his story with us. It was enlightening and interesting.

[@KoKuKr]

Thank you so much for letting me know, sir

[@kiasax2]

​@KoKuKr I'm sorry it's taken me a while year to get back to you. I've had kind of a rough time because I died from an accidental overdose and I'm just finally getting my act together fully. Plus, 8 days after I got out of the hospital from dying our Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd cross and I got our legs crossed up and I fell and fractured my right femur. Sheesh. Be well .

[@kiasax2]

​@@KoKuKrOh, hey I just subscribed to your channel. Hope you don't mind, Cousin. 🪶🪶👍🏻🪓🪓👍🏻🪶🪶

[@lawrenceklein3524]

Having grown up in Arizona, I can honestly say that the Navajo friends I had were some of the best people I have ever known.❤ The land, the silence is so beautiful.

[@renawetherelt5020]

So fun to see the young people who can still tell you all the old stories.

[@readesiun988]

I had the pleasure of visiting the Navajo Nation just after my father passed and I found everywhere very spiritual and the silence was unbelievable, I could here nothing which I have never experienced before or since and the changing colours of the different landscapes through the day was magnificent and the night sky was just awesome. Without doubt the very best experience I have had in my life. Greeting from Ireland

[@dave8709]

We Natives have much respect for Ireland such a strong bond A'HO

[@Emme333]

Thank you

[@dave8709]

@@Emme333 You're welcome

[@JohnMelland]

Bozhhoo, Hello from Boise Idaho, USA.

[@raelene9703]

I enjoy every one of your great videos. But my absolute favorites are the ones you have done on all the different tribes and reservations. Really enjoy their cultures and beautiful lands. Thank you Peter

[@Karen-zi8km]

Mine too. Fascinating

[@MelanieBeaty-dg2vk]

I'm enjoying it too! Always bern fascinated by Native American culture & people!

[@kiasax2]

@raelene9703 Hey, I'm Native and I'm learning from these videos too, LOL! Of course, Peter does visit my rez later in the series, but I want there at the time.

[@VirginiaThompson-np9uy]

They are very spiritual people I would love to be with the people that is there land nuff respect to them people

[@joannplatero3727]

Another good video on Navajo culture! I'm a full-blooded Navajo and still enjoy watching and learning about different areas of the rez...Cool! 😊

[@Mari-go5hc]

I'm not indigenous, but I have learned stories about my family for years mainly my father's side of the family. I'm here to tell you they did not have an easy life. I saw how my Grandma and Grandpa lived. How they raised their eight children from what they could grow and what they could hunt. It was a hard, hard life. As kids we listened to their stories. I was in awe hearing about they way they lived. They survived two world wars, The depression. The dust bowl. They lived smack dab in Tornado ally. I'm 71 years old now. I tried to tell my children these stories just so they could have some appreciation of the ease of life they have, but they don't want to hear them. I've tried to pass the stories down to my grandchildren but they are young and aren't interested either. It makes me sad. Generations lost, memories lost because our younger generations just don't seem to care.

[@agold2125]

Write them down. It’s a great gift.

[@jandunn169]

People want to hear the stories later when they are older.....When they get bored with modern life.

[@BrendaRichardson-p4c]

Record the stories for them. That way if you are no longer here they can still hear them from you. It's something I wish I had had my Grandmother do before she died.

[@AshCupric]

I firmly believe the true pandemic we are facing is one of apathy.

[@stayafterr]

You need to write these stories down when your grandchildren are older they wouldve wished they listened trust me

[@sirchys]

Yo he spilled all the Native culture to you! Usually we don’t take anyone to see the skinwalker caves or petroglyphs let alone share how those ways used to be used. It’s really neat to see someone out there who had a similar upbringing.

[@nevaehsangel9620]

I was gonna say , that's usually held SECRET !!! 😮

[@jusdriftinggg]

Money talks. I'm sure this guide was persuaded by the dollar. Smdh

[@alvarnunez3215]

Didn't touch on the giants though

[@venus189]

It need to go down in history books tho

[@lynnladnier6510]

@@alvarnunez3215Learned of Giants in an amazing book I was gifted by a sister in law in Tennessee many years ago and it talked about it being "The Year of the Elders"

[@Horizon___Adventures-909]

That arsenal he has isn’t just for animals. It’s for skinwalkers as well. They don’t mention its name as it’s forbidden in most cultures as it is believed mentioning the name can attract it

[@steffaniedenney2061]

Skinwalkers are no joke. The area I live in was once the home of the Creek Indians. We hear noises in the trees around my house sometimes that aren’t human or animal. When my dog hears it, she always wants back in the house right away. Always be respectful of the land you live on, because you never know who once lived there as well!

[@annaraeellison3417]

This is true! I am an Anglo who was on the Navajo reservation doing some work through my church. I was "visited" by a Skinwalker one night. It took the Spirit of God praying through me all night long to make it go away. It finally left when the sun came up. Scariest time of my life

[@lenny42069]

Its actually a big joke.

[@GrammaJo360]

You are right, they are no joke. My husband and I had a personal encounter with one. Two of my adult kids did as well.

[@bulldogsbob]

@@annaraeellison3417 Can you tell us more?

[@annaraeellison3417]

@@bulldogsbob The best way I can explain it is that the skinwalker can also be called a 'wolfman' because a live person; what some people would call a witch doctor, the Navajos would probably say Shaman, would put on the skin of a wolf with the face attached so the person was looking through the eye holes of the wolf skin like a mask. They use a form of transcendental meditation to transport themselves to the person they were trying to intimidate. I knew it was a spirit/demon because I could see right through it. But I knew there was a real person involved because those human eyes would look angry at times or squinch their eyes together like they didn't want to hear what The Holy Spirit was saying through me. I had been on the reservation long enough to know what Navajo sounded like. So I could tell that what was coming out of my mouth was Navajo even though I didn't speak the language. As to the person above who said "It's a joke!" I don't know if you are referring to the show itself or the Skinwalkers the people on the show are trying to find. Yes, the show is a hyped up form of entertainment. It's hard to believe anyone would go to all that trouble if they weren't getting something out of it, like money. But in my Biblical view as a Christian, these Skinwalkers are demons under the direction of Satan himself. I understand why atheists and maybe agnostics, would have a different view. If you don't believe in a God or angels, then it makes sense that you don't believe in the devil or demons. But then, how do you explain the problem of evil? I hope this explanation helps.

[@bryansanges6679]

The code talkers hold such a place of respect and honor in my heart. What they did for our country is invaluable. To the world it was such a mysterious way of communicating and to them it was as simple as talking to each other. I can't help but think they must have been laughing to each other " these people are such fools to think we are that special " even tho the were.

[@ReadRomans10]

My grandmother's first cousin was a medical missionary to the Navajo Nation. What was intended to be a two-year mission turned into the work of a lifetime. The nursing school still stands. The book on Dr. Clarence Salsbury is still in publication as far as I know and it mentions the code talkers. Look up Sagebrush Surgeon by Florence Crannell Means published in 1955. Clarence and his wife fell in love with the Navajo people and learned the language. The book is also in audio format.

[@DavidRogers-g6k]

I’m CAJUN from the swamps of SW Louisiana. My mother’s native tongue is Cajun French which is a dialect of the French/Spanish/English/Native American languages. We, like you guys have our beliefs and customs and way of life which is so different from the average American person. I would love to know you Darwin and Dustin and to have the opportunity to sleep outside under the stars and to witness with my own eyes the beauty of this universe. I also was raised to respect the ways and traditions and the elders

[@Truth.Keeper]

Im so glad that they have their privacy and respect for certain spiritual boundaries, petroglyphs, and archeological artifacts. We could learn a lot from them. Thanks Peter!

[@jaedonhurles3623]

So private that they guard things until they crumble away instead of preserving their culture and history!

[@KingOfPentacle5]

Those guys are really cool for letting you go out there to check out those locations. I feel honored to have seen them!

[@dannyward673]

When a Native American tells you that he believes in UAPs/UFOs and sees them regular on the reserve then I’m with them for sure. Another amazing piece Peter. The input from Darwin & Dustin showing their ancestral home to us is truly amazing 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Thank you. Watching from 🇬🇧

[@Horris0]

You see the UFO lights here all the time. It's like a highway system here. I think it's because of the Uranium mines here. My dad said when he would go to his grandma's house here on the rez, at night the ground would glow green. If you go outside and just look Northwest a bit you will see UFO lights, it doesnt take that long. My husband hates looking outside at night.

[@dannyward673]

@@Horris0 Wow. Thats crazy to know that it’s almost commonplace for you all to see this regularly. I think I’d be nervous going out at night seeing this stuff. I suppose with the old knowledge you amazing people have been told from your elders you are not worried too much about it all. Thank you so much for your comment and information on this matter it’s so intriguing. Since watching this video I have only discovered that my niece 8 yrs ago went to your area and spent a few nights with the Navajo people and it’s been life changing for her. She’s actually got a tattoo of her experience and we chatted for a few hours about her time in the states. Her experience like I said has been a positive experience for her. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@eternaltrailblazersproductions]

He also works for the military haha...

[@MeEncantaKiley]

@@eternaltrailblazersproductionsThey bought him a house 😅

[@marshallmarvin1369]

They're definitely military

[@MerwinARTist]

This is soooo very cool. When I was a teen growing up in NC .. my parents made a couple trips to CA to visit relatives .. we passed through Navajo lands and seeing the Hogan's were part of that great memory. What a people we all are .. thank you all for taking us on this sweet journey .. much appreciated.

[@sugreev2001]

I love these Native Indian Rez tours you’ve done. Hopefully you’re able to cover most of them in the US, and in Canada.

[@thekub32]

Hey what state was this video filmed in?

[@jantittelbach9603]

@@thekub32 AZ

[@s2NecRo]

Yes come to Canada and document the drunk natives on the reservation mooching off the government from the “ white mans “ hard earned tax dollars. Viewers would love to see “the way they live off the land” 🤡

[@larrywood5034]

I’ve seen this guy and his programs and they’re really good

[@Someonelse1224]

Nah,he just diped his toes in to the deeper part of the navajo rez

[@parrydox.gaming]

Loved Darwin’s energy and vibe. Very caring guy deep down. Full of knowledge. As an anthropologist, I’d love to just talk and see these sites without disturbing anything. Feels like you could spend lifetimes out there learning and seeing. Positive energy/spirit is very powerful.

[@charleshammack6371]

Peter ! In today’s world, your videos are an absolute breath of fresh air. Your unassuming, unbiased, raw documentary style is absolutely amazing. Can’t get enough.

[@seventhsovereign]

This immersion is epic. Peter provides an incredible service by allowing people far away to experience digital immersion into a real, timeless landscape among real timeless people. Hugely valuable.

[@JimBrandvik]

I just watched your Appalachia documentary. I was so amazed at the depth of understanding you had for those people and for the opportunity you afforded me to gain respect for them through you thoughtful and intuitive narrative. I live in Arizona so I had to watch this inciteful offering as well. Wow! Thank God for you and people like you who shed light on our similarities rather than highlight our differences. You are a true bringer of light for us in what is arguably humanity's darkest period. I'm very grateful for your inciteful and relevant videos. God bless you, Peter.

[@anitainmo489]

This was awesome. The petroglyphs, I got goosebumps thinking of those who spent hours to carve these figures in the rocks. Simply amazing. I love and admire the Native American culture and traditions. So much about them is unknown or misrepresented. We the rest of the world can learn a lot from them. Their love and respect of Mother Earth, Nature is so beautiful. Thank you Peter, Darwin and Dustin.

[@BriannaLaBartunek]

I’m literally obsessed with your indigenous peoples series! I can’t tell you how excited I am to watch this episode and hope to see you interview someone whose Cherokee in the near future. Keep up the awesome work Peter ♥️

[@jsmith317]

I hope for this, too. My great, great grandmother is listed in the Cherokee family files.

[@etorres4u]

My family and I were in the Navajo nation just last week on our way to see horse shoe bend. We had the great fortune to meet a Navajo woman named Jovita of the White hat clan who told us about their culture and oral history. A ten minute visit turned into a couple of hours and we now have new friends. They are a wonderful and open people.

[@AudaciousAmber]

Thank you Navajo Nation for having Peters so that the rest of the world can hear these stories💯🌸💮❤

[@cfbegay12]

Sacrifice of a love one is also done in the entertainment business... Kanye West was talking about that

[@Someone-dd2vx]

❤

[@NativeHoney608]

Thank you Peter, the way you let the people tell their story touches my heart. We’ve been invisible for so long 🙏

[@livinwiththeedges8283]

Oh Peter, I adore this documentation. I have spent a lot of time on the tribal lands of AZ. Learned respect for the culture. I spent time with Apache youth and I was heartbroken by the amount of dark spirits they have known and become accustomed to. They speak of so many unexplained murders and telling you that r**e is a part of their life particular in things explained to them as "tribal" and necessary. I was taught to respect the tribal places of ceremonies while these young girls cried if pains of these places. This man speaking of casting out negative spirits on people is a part of these youths day to day life. If you deny good or evil spirits if you visit these communities and gain trust as Peter has you will have no doubt. Peter said it well when he says he can "feel the darkness, intense and heaviness". These men believe it and know it to be true.

[@sevenirises]

So beautiful and amazing, I didn't want this video to end. The scenery is beyond words. I wouldn't venture into that skinwalkers cave either. I was blown away by the petroglyphs. Their age is incalculable..first world stuff. The reverence for their great, great grandmother's home with her kettle still on the ground brought tears and told a poignant story of its own. This is one of those trips Peter, you don't realize just how special it is until much later. I appreciate your videos and the generosity and trust of these men sharing something of their lives so precious and sacred to them.

[@gennyverdone4022]

Once again Peter hits it out of the park. Fascinating content. You will never find such authentic real life stories told in such a respectful and reverent manner in any documentary. Kudos to you and Darwin!

[@iansplinter1]

I loved spending time with The Whiteplume family on the Pine Ridge reservation. Some of the most beautiful, special times of my life. I think about them a lot. Little Alex Whiteplume relocated to Massachusetts for high school and we went to the same school as me

[@blanchard5312]

Hi Peter, as a retired archaeologist and teacher, I have long been interested i te American southwest NewMexico & the Navajo Reservation.There was an author who specialized in writing mysteries based in this area. His books revolved around the Navajo police. His name was Tony Hillerman. He always incorporated the cultural traditio s and anthropology of the Navajo. Great story teller.

[@renee5575]

Can’t get much better than two of my favorite KZbinrs combined ❤ Always incredible interesting to see how you present the world to us!

[@bijou737]

As always, thank you, Peter, for taking us behind and beyond, to places we would never get to see otherwise. What a sacred video this is. Prayers.

[@bespokebaitz]

Another banger Peter! I would love if you could cover the stories and history of Native Boarding schools, such as the one I grew up near in Hochatown, OK called Weelock Mission. In my youth, I've experienced many 'not normal' energies in that place, because a LOT of bad things were happening at the boarding school. It has a very twisted oral history indeed. I would love to learn what other tribes had to endure during that period as well. Weelock, in particular, was a boarding school for Choctaw Native girls from 1842, closed 1955.

[@willliammacinnis6598]

GREAT things are coming to the indigenous people from a man from far away 🙏🙏🙏

[@KBeth35]

I'm an Oklahoman came from south Louisiana as a teen. I had some fun times in Hochatown. My children are Choctaw/Chickasaw mix. I love your comment. My ex-husband use to tell me stories about the "boarding schools" that people were sent to. My 16 yo started to get into trouble and people tried to get me to send him to a native school for "troubled" kids. I wouldn't do it. I've heard far to many horror stories.

[@delaneypolito5815]

Great vid! My great grandmother’s family was forced onto a reservation. They were from Alabama and were moved to Oklahoma. They lost everything, and I know very little about them. The last member of my family to belong to the tribe was my great uncle and he passed in the 1970’s. It’s sad to not know your history or ancestors. Beautiful family Navajo and Lakota keeping the language and traditions alive for their children. Much respect.

[@joegrande4848]

If there's a mornon church in your area, they could help you connect with your Native American heritage. Plus, you can do a dna test

[@MLJW]

Fascinating, I'm Dakota Sioux and I love watching videos about other tribes. That octagon house reminded me of a Guarani tribe I visited in Brazil back in 2023. They had an octagon shaped house that they used for similar purposes. It's neat to see that people so far away from one another have similar ways of traditional life. ❤

[@oldblood_eyes]

my favorite part was the talk around 44:45. it made me so happy to see the improvements of general life in the rez. i hope and sincerely wish our native americans can flourish and thrive; but ultimately that OUR country can do better, not just for the "modern" Americans but for our NATIVE americans too. god bless and thank you peter for basically being one of the few who is giving us more of a inside look to native americans.

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

Great Adventure. It's always fascinating to hear a proud native tell his story and talk about his culture, history and tradition.

[@darcymackenzie7654]

That was awesome.... Thanks. I'm an indiginous Maori from New Zealand, sitting in Australia watching a great connection to land and ancestors that is too often lost in the world. Beautiful country. Thanks Darwin and Dustin - Ahéhee' - (Kia ora)

[@hailoweenhailoween5264]

As a Native American, I've always considered the Maori and Polynesian people brothers/sisters to Native Americans.

[@Someone-dd2vx]

Do you have a chin tattoo?

[@kpaisan-m4h]

The Navajo people are such incredible individuals. I always look forward to traveling onto the reservation. Your video only affirms their greatness! Darwin and Dustin are great ambassadors.

[@NewSpeedwayBoogie]

I’ve been to the Navajo nation numerous times. There’s something so very spiritual and gentle in their presence and the Four Corners. Chaco being the most life changing experience for me. Please find out what they think happened to the Ancient ones. I’ve been told it is disrespectful to call them Anasazi. Thank you so much for doing this. I’m so grateful to know things are improving. It was very heartbreaking to see how some live without electric and water. Their land is spectacular. Canyon de Chelly and into the Southern Ute too. Hovenweep, Mesa Verde, Shiprock. Thank you. I’m so glad he touched on the Uranium too. You should investigate that more. Especially what happened outside Durango, CO. I would love if you would also ask them what they think about the dams on the Colorado River and whether they need to come out. How much mining has destroyed the upper and lower Colorado. We need to listen to our Native people they know how to care for the earth.

[@terrynez4010]

The name is" The people who write on the rocks". Naa Szazze.

[@bertanelson8062]

Thank you for bringing up these issues to be explored. Living with electricity is over-rated in my experience. Clean water needed, yes. I, too, am glad to see the area they showed with new buildings & support for the community.

[@jmc-xp6ml]

On theNavajo Traditional Teaching Channel, he explains the Pueblo, Cliff Dwellers, Navajo, we’re NOT the Annasazi. (The Annasazi were evil….. human sacrifices and slavery.) The Navajo are the Dine people.

[@jmyazzie08]

I have relatives living south or Darwin's house. I remember going through there in the night. It was so dark and spooky. My grandpa would go see visit his aunt and we would sleep outside in the truck. Years later I worked in Teesto and Dilkon on two big projects. It was so quiet out there camping on the job site. I miss those days. Thanks for the sharing

[@troybrown5663]

Love Ya Peter! Great to see you on the Navajo Nation at 3 different locations. Its a huge piece of land and many different perspectives of traditions. Im a Navajo myself from Teec Nos Pos, AZ.

[@naturalmagic4128]

The beauty is so powerful I can feel it. Absolutely riveting! Love Mother, Dar, Angel, Dustin, and baby boy. Love the Navajos, Lakotas, Hopis, Pueblos, Zuni, the Anasazi too! And Peter! Love your spirit of adventure, your respect for others, your open mind. Actions speak louder than words. You are great, and your channel is great. Walk in Beauty Brother! ❤💚💙💛🖤✋

[@devinangola3458]

I’m not a religious person, but documenting this Peter is gods work. These are ancient people, it brings a smile to my face to see that things are getting better on these rez.🙂 You may HAVE recorded 1000’s of years of petroglyphs that may be gone some day. Nice work Peter!😉🙂

[@frontenac5083]

*have recorded

[@devinangola3458]

@@frontenac5083 I’ve corrected.. but you got thumbs up for grammar policing?!😂

[@petepenn1]

@@devinangola3458 Funny +true you know these could be Alot older Too!

[@devinangola3458]

@@petepenn1 we have some here(islands off BC Canada) that are 20 thousand years old. Some are under water and can only be seen when a extremely low tide happens. Edit- there are others that I grew up around on a small island and there was some that were up in the hills, not to sure who put them there? I’m speculating is was Māori that are part/connected to the Haida.

[@hikesteepfishhigh]

some of those are very old!! happy to hear the Navajo wanting to preserve the Anasazi. much respect. I would have loved to have seen the Aztec calendar. the influence from the south is evident throughout the southwest as it was connected via an ancient trade route to Mexico city. notable evidence is jade, macaw feathers, copal, sharpened teeth, etc... in the south west. it is going to drive me nuts for the rest of my life thinking about that calendar!!!

[@donnawv]

Another wonderful video! I could listen to the stories and history of the rez and it’s people all day! Thank you for bringing them to my living room. You do such a wonderful job.

[@markswain365]

Darwin and Dustin are great, so cool of them to show you their Lands. Peter, you should win an award for journalism, incredible.

[@ursula868]

This is fascinating to compare with my experience living among the Cree Nation here in Northern Alberta. I am not Cree, I'm an immigrant, but have spent many years immersed in the culture of my dear friends. The reservations in the region are so small in comparison with the Navajo Nation, that everyone just about knows who lives in every house and of course knows everyone's business haha. It was so strange to realize that members of the same reserve can be strangers. With regards to spirituality, the Navajo beliefs are almost identical to what I have been taught and shown by the Cree here. The use of good and bad medicine and ultimate sacrifice of a loved one in exchange. This is believed here too and there are people who practise bad medicine, and allow their loved ones to die. It makes me a bit nervous seeing all these sacred teachings shared on KZbin and even commenting. But it is clear that these young men come from a place of integrity, honour and respect. It's a great privilege to learn from them. Let's give something in return. Hiy hiy!

[@Someonelse1224]

Not really this is only a small part of the rez he showed and some areas have a lot darker history as well as alot more traditional navajos.and mostly everyone does know everyone in a certain large area.like almost everyone in pinion knows every one around there and a lot of poeple in Chinle and cottonwood.

[@mjvisconti4762]

This was such a wonderful video. Loved listening to Darwin's stories and the rich history and stunning landscapes, such a lovely guy.

[@julzhepburn3688]

That was amazing thankyou ,all three of you for taking us on your journey , i have subbed to your channels , i didnt want that vlog to end ... I live in the mountains with my horses and doggo .not really in contact with the modern world ,,cant relate to most of whats on utube ,,this is something i can relate to ..and watch with pleasure ,,thankyou so much ..mayou be blessed with abundance and health ,, and your stories Never be lost 🏞🌀🌎🦅🪶🐾🧑‍🌾🐎🐎🐶

[@bertanelson8062]

Delighted to see the rez again. I gardened with some Navajo families at their community garden, shared meals & ran like hell to our vehicles before the monsoon rains flooded us in the mud. Beautiful land, fond memories of strong, proud people. Thanks for bringing us with you, Darwin & Dustin.

[@trudy285]

WOW Peter! This was Way Cool! TYVM for taking us along on this amazing interview! The peace and quiet! The abundant history! It would be very difficult to leave if I had half a chance! Brightest Blessings to You, Your Family, And Your Family of Story Tellers! ☺️✌️♥️🦋🙏

[@Bellaozi]

Thanks Darwin & Dustin for showing us your beautiful land. I bet your ancestors are smiling down on you for keeping their spirit alive. That sky is amazing!! Biggest sky Ive seen. No wonder UFO's like to vist 😊

[@Beardinc]

Wow, i could listen to these young men explain their culture for hours. So interesting to learn their perspective on the world.

[@vision1219]

Great reporting, unique experience/ perspective. I wish all those things didn't happen in the past, but yet it's part of the story. Good job peter

[@kckettridge]

Peter, thank you for bringing these types of videos to the masses. These videos give the rest of us some insight into a world that we would have otherwise not known about and at least for me, they give an appreciation of the people, culture, land, and history of the Navajo tribe.

[@thehalfnavajo]

As a Native I know the stories. My grandfather was a medicine man and done good magic of healing and there's still dark practices. I still go to the Rez and it's far from a person on the rez. Closest neighbor probably 20 minutes away. No electricity and running water too. I herded sheep and rode horse's to get the cattle to the waterhole.

[@nevaehsangel9620]

I'm SHOCKED he told them about the SW , it's sooooo taboo to to speak out loud about it !! Yikes ! I would not go up to see that cave ,no waaay !! Noooooo!!!

[@tmgasia]

Watching the Dogs around really tells you who the people are, kind, friendly... The dogs look healthy and it's hard to imagine how these res dogs get around. But they do look well cared for. Tells you there is love in this land.

[@DebbieMorelli]

Thank you for the special treat. We have a light display like this in Stanwood Wa. At the Christian camp. They start decorating in the summer and finally get it done by Christmas. All done by volunteers. Absolutely spectacular. I love Christmas too.

[@lokahi27]

Here in Hawaii we too have medicine men and women. There are to types also: La'au lap'au (good) and ana'ana ( bad). In cultural history, there usually are. Love these videos. I see how close our Native Brothers and Sisters culture meld with ours. So sad the " Long walk" imagine men, women, children of the Navajo Nation had to walk up to 450 miles to New Mexico. I also learned about " The Trail of Tears" and the Cherokee Nation. So much senseless eradication of beautiful people. In Hawaii it was very close to the same. We support our Native Brothers and sisters. Aloha and Eo from Hawaii 🤙

[@TwilightZone96761]

I was born n raised in this area of NM. Molokai felt more like home for me I live in Lahaina now.

[@lokahi27]

@MagicMoon Aloha e🤙 I was born and raised in Haleiwa or North Shore as some call it. I l9ved Moloka'i, I lived there about 5 years after moving from Oahu after graduation. Yes, it has such a wonderful feel, lots of mana. I moved back here to Oahu. 🤙

[@sniffinu07]

Ana in Navajo means foreign. Like in Anasazi. Broken down...ana( foreign)... saz( lived)...zi( in the past or a long time ago). I have seen literature create their own meanings but it's a Navajo word and it simply means : people living a long time ago

[@rebvodka3000]

@@TwilightZone96761 oh shit! I’m from New Mexico as well. Moved to Maui years ago. People think I’m a local lol 🤣

[@lokahi27]

@sniffinu07 Aloha! In our language our word for Colonizer is " Haole" , which to us also means foreigner, the Hawaiian language didn't know how say " white man " in the time of colonizer days. I am very interested in the Anasazi, I can only imagine the beauty in your people, and Mahalo ( thank you" for sharing some of your dialect 🤙😁Aloha

[@karinbergman1646]

Thank you, Peter, Darwin and Dustin, so much for sharing this experience. I know it is a very special gift to see the beautiful lands and sacred homes and burial places of your ancestors. I have enjoyed being out there many years ago. It was such a different environment, so special. I especially love the petroglyphs and pictographs, and all the pottery everywhere the eye can see. Thank you again. 🙏🏻💗🙏🏻

[@elodiejones7727]

Love the Family portrait!!! Its so cool seeing the handprints!

[@sassandsavvy007]

Thank you guys so much, Peter for the filming and Darwin for sharing all this with us. I'm in my 60s now, started reading everything "Indians" that I could get my hands on since I learnt to read age 6. My dad brought me books and we talked a lot about what I (and he himself) read. This was in rural early 1960s Bavarian alpine region. My friends sure thought me strange because of this fascination. I took notes from the books and had my own "archive" and truth be told I very often shed tears over the history of the Native Tribes. Watching this video and listening to Darwin, his respectful way of preserving his ancestors' legacy, the language, the culture, the spiritual world - that touched me deeply. Best wishes to you all 🙋🏻‍♀

[@nevaehsangel9620]

"Indigenous " thx 😊

[@ilikeramyeon]

I'm reading Geronimo and I think everyone has alot to learn from indigenous people like history tradition and who not to trust.

[@louie3012]

Love this content! I’m born and raised in Arizona and always wanted to stay on a reservation and hear all the stories from the elders… that’s a real community

[@JFlores1971]

Love all the NA videos!! ❤️

[@rons1566]

I am so in love with this entire series. What an education it’s been. I cannot thank you, Peter and Darwin and his entire family 🙏

[@joshuabray37]

I agree... I'm a 46 year old American and have learned SO much from this series. Unfortunately, most of what I thought I knew previously is wrong... At least, now I know. This is such a great series.

[@PonderingDolphin]

Absolutely amazing content as always ! Peter you have done such excellent work on this Indigenous series I’ve enjoyed every bit of it. Thanks from all for everyone who has taken the time to have you out and to show the world it’s very appreciated .

[@alexannahope7707]

Peter you're amazing...thank you for your journeys Glad always to see what you're up to telling stories

[@texanfournow]

Peter, you have done it again. Just when I think your videos could not possible be better, you up the ante. This video makes this old man emotional--to learn so much, to experience vicariously the beauty and silence, and to get a glimpse of what is ordinarily off-limits. This indigenous series has been fantastic, please keep it going. p.s. As an educator, I believe this content should be part of all K-12 curricula.

[@vityazsix]

Peter didnt do shit. It was the native guy that made this good.. and the dogs.

[@texanfournow]

@@vityazsix Wow. You must light up a room with your positive energy. I would say Peter's 1.6 million subscribers see it differently. The fact that multiple tribes have trusted Peter to even enter their space speaks volumes.

[@TroutWest]

It is.

[@daabell]

It's just too bad that he stands to make money on this. Whenever a non- native comes in contact with native people the motives are not usually ultruistic...hes usually motivated by money. it's always to make money. Yes Natives are big money to them...I wouldn't fool myself into believing he respects native beliefs, values etc.

[@TroutWest]

@@daabell You aren't wrong.

[@SleepingTiger-vlog]

Wow! Thank you Darwin for that tour! It was amazing and I felt really special just being able to watch it. The land was so beautiful and the artifacts and stories were amazing too. I love living in Alaska, but I think that I would love living in that area at least as much. I think this was my favorite Peter Santenello video so far. :)

[@joenuno2324]

Such a great experience for you Peter. Such a huge honor for you to see it first hand. Thanks for sharing this

[@binostunts]

Very interesting that Peter could feel the energy near that cave! Please more content on this aspect of their culture !

[@imjody]

33:17 - Is this real life? Look at this absolute beauty of a pan shot!! 😍 Epic place. What a journey. Love what you do, Peter. Thank you!

[@MrYabbie]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart and soul. Sharing these experiences with us helps us better understand and respect the sacred.

[@geminigirl4975]

Fantastic!! I was married to a Navajo before he passed! Navajos have no fear at all! I loved them bringing you into their world! From one Italian to another Peter feel honored 💕💕💕

[@hailoweenhailoween5264]

I'm Native American myself. The reservation I live on was established by a Native American who's biological parents were killed in the late 1800s as a kid. But he was adopted by an Italian man. This man made sure the kid was raised and never forgotten his Native heritage. When the kid grew up, he was a college graduate. I also enjoyed the movie Killers of the Flower Moon which was directed by an Italian guy who showed what really happened to the Osage tribe during the 1920s. Robert De'Niro also part Italian even donated money to a movie called Thunderheart. Which was about what Native Americans went through with the Federal government in the 70s. It's pretty awesome to see how supportive Italians are with Native Americans. You guys will always have a special place amongst my people. Blessings to yours.

[@kathrynjohnston794]

I absolutely love your videos. They are so informative and so interesting. I have always loved the Indian Nations, so these videos are very special to me. The stories you tell about different subjects are done so well, and you ask such good questions that we get real answers that we might not otherwise get. I am looking forward to your next informative adventure. Blessings from Proctor Minnesota!

[@colleenfaul7872]

I found this by accident and I am hooked! This has been the most interesting video I have seen in a long time. Thank you for sharing!❤

[@psrwhite]

This is a great video. Thank you Peter, Darwin, and Dustin. Thank you Peter for showing respect to the people and environment of this area. I noticed you asked before touching the Anasazi pottery. So many people would say "oh wow, look at this, and grab it". You have an amazing personal respect for other people and places!! Love your videos!

[@racheyraych8060]

Hello, I’ve been to the Navajo Rez by way of Chinle. My friends are Navajo and have an awesome family. They took me to Canyon De Chelly and that was beautiful. I learned a lot and was glad I was able to experience this .

[@ventureoutwest]

Fascinating. Much thanks to Darwin and the Navajo and Hopi Nations for being such great hosts.

[@BlatantlyLit]

This is my favorite one. I loved the stories about the Skinwalker. Peter when you felt that energy at the cave I knew that feeling. I spent some time in camping in southern Utah and we passed thru Skinwalker areas.

[@wanderingwarrior5626]

One of the most interesting videos you've produced. The ancient drawings were really nice. I've seen the same in Matopos, Zimbabwe. UFO's, seen them three different times, with family members, so not in my imagination. And no, no one was drinking or on drugs. I stopped going to powwows when I saw them parading around with U.S. flags. Could never understand why they would volunteer to go thousands of miles away to kill for a nation that killed millions of their people and enslaved the rest. Some have told me, 'Its in our warrior blood'. My response, the great boxer Muhammad Ali said, 'If I wanted to fight for my freedom, I'd do it right here in the U.S., not way over there against people that did nothing to me'.

[@KDH-br6hy]

I would say the military is like a Career path so it's on a Individual bases at least I feel that way also What you are talking about is the draft anymore. I have the drive anymore everyone who's in the military has Volunteer

[@michelledekker7654]

Love this channel and Natalia's editing is always spot on. Thank you for sharing Peter and Natalia!!!

[@cataintheworld2371]

Absolutely loving your channel, your insights, the way you speak to people and ask questions in such a kind manner. You are respectful too. You are a great journalist showing us a lot of the unknown world. Thank you! I am learning soooo much!

[@debradefrancis6220]

I’m part Lenape Indian a small tribe but I’m proud to say that! Way back when we were scared to talk about it. Thank God things have changed but not the way it should be to this day. I’m glad that things are getting a little better but it’s still not right and will never change for the better. I’m glad that you seem happy thank you for being who you are

[@tibetan_cossack]

Time flew by with this episode. Amazing one. Thanks, Peter.

[@christiburgess7116]

Absolutely stunning views! So peaceful ❤ Thank you so much for documenting this history! Thank you Darwin and Dustin!

[@c.h.9193]

Thank you so much for opening up to Peter and sharing so much History of your family heritage with us all. We have much to learn. Cathleen

[@kernalsanders24]

Makes you wanna shed a tear seeing the beauty of that landscape...wish I could be there in person.

[@azk5213]

Those Native related videos are always super interesting to see, can't get enough of them. Thank you!