Grandma Margaret's Long Walk Story

My grandma tells our family's Long Walk story to Hwééldi, Navajo for Fort Sumner. It comes from the Spanish word for Fort, fuerte. Around the 1860's, US troops rounded up Navajos from their homeland to an established reservation near the Bosque Redondo area in southeastern New Mexico. Following the Treaty of Bosque Redondo on June 1, 1868, the Navajos were allowed to return to their original homeland.

The posting of this video is not meant to show that I have any hatred towards this government. In fact, I consider myself a proud American. It is because of this country I found the love of Christ and live as a Christian. No government is perfect, and in the infancy of this country our forefathers did things they would regret this day. This video is a documentation of history. Should any comments be posted that shows hate towards America, it will be deleted. Enjoy!

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[Dutchballz4]

She always has great stories to tell, between all the sisters they share the same stories....

USATF Runner

[fromtribeofgad]

can someone translate?please?

[navajopsych]

not many elders are willing to talk abt this...great teachings nonetheless.

[purespirit9]

Truly a Dine history. It is only now that i seened to be awaken to stories that really happened. My grandparents are long gone so really listening to other grandmothers telling these stories are precious. Thanks for sharing your vid. Blessings to all.

[NizhoniWenona]

@lulubirdwell Only those who understand can learn the story... I am full blooded Navajo and I would be offended if this was translated for people to hear perfectly. There is always the possibility of people plagiarizing this great story and making a profit from her teachings.

[lulubirdwell]

Awesome. Do you have it translated for us non-Navajo that are very interested?

[SnowBoardNative]

a True Diné

[lmollot]

sorry but i cd not hear- is there way to subtitle words so we can learn? thanks to all involved in making this vid

[lmollot]

have you seen kevin annett s vid "unrepentant"? interesting--

[Siccmadehwy666]

AWESOME VIDEO, loved it. Your giving ppl that our missing out on our tradition values are grandparent bestow. Some dine' kids dont have their grandparents to talk to them and this right here is alil piece of heaven to us, with or without grandparents. Dine' nishl'in and thats how i will leave this world onto the new. Much love and respect. peace and mutton grease hahaha

[RezCONNECTION]

Taadadiin! i wish i had a pouch full

[pulaski789]

@RebekahC1987 why would anyone spam you? its only the truth.

[ytnaknine]

Ahe'hee. I just love to hear this language. I feel so humbled to hear this story spoken even though I do not know Navajo.

[MzShelby77]

Thank you so much for posting this!! Never heard about the Long Walk Story from my Grandpa (R.I.P). So Thanks so much.. :)

[Badluck4all]

Thank you for posting this video. i miss my late nali (paternal grandmother) and the stories she used to tell. wish i could've recorded her stories. Thank your grandmother for telling her stories. Ahe'hee'.

[chance071]

post more stories and pics! i wish i had this (e-net) when my ma'siina' was here...did i spell it right? ....all i know is dat ...i would give tons...

[TerrellB3donie]

Ahhhh!! Just like when I was little my grandma used to tell me stories while she was cooking fry bread! Brings back sooo much memories!!

[gr8k73]

Thank you for sharing your private family videos. I am originally from Europe and am fascinated by the Navajo culture and language. Through your video posts I am trying to learn some Navajo since I live in Phoenix.

Please continue posting and to ensure the Navajo culture and language will be passed on.

Ahe'hee

[etsosi01]

this really is a powerful story and really does go to prove how important women and the culutre are.. she talked of how she and all her grandkids are who they are because her grandma strived.. and i agree with her and all the elders, we must keep our culture alive to honor those like her and her grandmother.. from a dine' women :)

[king1mb1]

is it possible to for u to post subtitles for non speaking navajos : ( pretty pretty pls.

[nativeoutlawz9084]

i loved this video i always listen to my grandmas stories too but love to hear others such as this one perfect!!!

[karmsan]

awesome!

[CookingEasyWithMera]

I dont know what she's saying but I enjoy it,,, God bless her heart!!!

[vbennett76]

I could listen to the elders tell stories forever.

I miss my Grandmother!

[myfoodisburning]

I have books like Dine Bizaad and a Navajo-English dictionary. But what is the best source for audio lessons? I need to hear the language spoken. Thanks