Why This Native American Language Was Never To Be Written

In this week’s video Navajo Historian, Wally Brown, teaches about the language of our people.

They say when the language of our Diné is no longer spoken… that will be the end of the Third World.

The history of the language is a long one. They say that the Holy People were taking the sacred language from the Five-Fingered being because they were misusing it.

A group of people asked to keep the language. After begging four times the Diné were finally allowed to keep the langage.

They were told they need to speak to the plants and animals. They needed to speak to one another to preserve the language.

This is how the Diné language has stayed on the earth.

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[Orcishihi]

This 46 year old white European husband and father of three started watching your videos during the pandemic, and while, on the surface, we don't seem to have anything in common I want to let you know it is amazing that you are sharing your knowledge to the world. If only everyone could hear this. I wish you and your loved ones and actually anyone out there all the love and understanding in the world. Thank you mister Wally Brown.

[tecumsehlittlebear]

Thank you for helping keep the traditions alive.
No matter what race or creed, I ask everyone to please pray for peace.

[PsychicIsaacs]

One of my good friends was the high chief of the Te Arawa tribe of the New Zealand Māori. It was his life work to preserve their language, genealogy and culture. His name was Hiko o te Rangi Hohepa, which means “Thunder of the Sky”.

He had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the ways of his people and spent his whole life teaching his people their ways, but he has passed on to the Spirit World now.

So much has been lost. Te Wairua Tapu (Holy Spirit) bless you Hiko. I’ll see you again one day, my friend…

[whatwatchyt]

It's hurts knowing what's been done, what's been lost and what we are learning now. The hate and ignorance equals loss to all.

[moonchyld]

I am not of Navajo descent, but I am of Blackfoot descent. Unfortunately my granny wasn't able to teach me about our history. I know it isn't the same but I appreciate learning about all indigenous histories. Thank you. ❤️

[hereusa]

We owe the Native people so much more than they receive. I for one am thankful that he is sharing his knowledge.

[AD-rg]

I'm grateful to have had a father who loved me so much, he told me these things and taught me some of those phrases that he could remember. He was a Hand Trembler. And he left us 4 years ago to be with the Holy People. To this day, I still remember what he taught me. Thank you Mr. Brown.

[gilanbarona]

I am not Navajo, but I have lived among the Ifugao and Igorot people of the Cordilleras in the northern Philippines. Their old folks have similar beliefs to your people. I think we should listen to this wisdom. Thank you for sharing it.

[tobascoheat]

What a treasure! This old and wise Navajo man is a national treasure!!!!

[beckyd]

*Thank you, Mr. Wally Brown for teaching all of us who wish to learn.* I found this channel during the pandemic. You made this a calm place to come and learn, you also have taught me much about Dine and just about how to be right in this space we call our world. *I treasure your teachings and words. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and Blessed Be, sir!*

[cjolley]

I know that story is true, it has been told to me since I was a little child. It was written in a book, the first time I ever saw the book I had come down with chicken pox. I remember my mother setting it down on the night stand next to the medicine she was using to treat me with and so in my innocence I asked if it was a book to help with my chicken pox. She simply said “No, this book is very important” and left the room. I will never forget the feeling that came over me the very instant she said those words. And I knew that it came from a higher place even as young as I was and I knew that I would never be able to deny it.
I believe your people are a chosen people of God (the Great Spirit) and your knowledge is valuable and very much needed in these days. Thank you for sharing

[jameslipke]

How right you are Grandfather Wally. With each new generation in language, tradition, personal character so much has been and continues to be lost because those who are young are not being taught those things. It's tragic in my opinion. My Mom taught me to talk to house plants. I've talked to the trees since I was old enough to walk, as did my children. When our granddaughter was about a year and half old, she and my daughter were outside roaming our 3.5 acre yard in the country. My daughter brought our granddaughter brought her in for a nap, then came into the kitchen and said, "I think something may he wrong with my daughter. She just stopped and talked to a tree."
I smiled and said, "She stopped to talk to that tree because it asked her a question, she heard that question clearly, so she answered it. You and your brother used to talk to the trees and it started at about the same age. I still talk to the tree and have since I was that same age. There's nothing wrong with her; she hears and understands the oldest, simplest language known to man in the entire universe. The language we all are born knowing and have chosen not to hear anymore." That particular tree is one of three Cottonwood Trees in our yard. It is the only female tree of the three and it is the largest in diameter and heighth. She has been here a very long time and is just under 5 ft. in diameter. One male tree is just under 4 ft. in diameter, the other male tree is about 2 1/2 ft. in diameter. The trees rememeber everything. Thank you for sharing!

~ APRIL LIPKE

[picklesnoutpenobscott]

Timely teaching, Grandfather. Thank you, with respect and love.

[evabetlyon]

Just happened upon your channel..I have admired the Native Americans ever since I can remember (I'm 68yo)..the unjustified tat have been inflicted on all the tribes is unforgivable..there is SO much to learn from your knowledge and understanding of how the universe works..I hope you continue to bring forth your teachings and knowledge..there are I'm sure many who feel as I do..as always prayers and blessings to all

[darylkirkvid]

Powerful video. This story respects language as holy and powerful. I also find it significant that the sacred language is so rhythmic and lyrical. Proper use of language is musical.

[NotGoingBackHarrisWalz]

Thank you wise Elder, I was raised without any connections back to my native heritage, disconnected from the real way, getting to listen to you is a blessing I cannot properly express with words, thank you so very much.

[audranezami]

Thank you for your teachings. When become depressed, mostly because I see the world passing the wrong way, I watch your videos and my heart becomes new again.

[ravenpineshomestead]

As a child I admired the native people's and their love of the earth, and dreamed of being adopted into a tribe. I eventually traced my ancestors and found my great great grandfather was one of the cherokee forced to march to Oklahoma. Knowledge is lost so fast, thank you for inspiring your brothers and sisters
❤❤

[jks]

Thank you for your teachings. So much respect and love for the Navaho people.
I'm Puerto Rican but in my heart, I follow the traditions of our Taino people. The teachers and keepers of our existence are our elders. Lose them, and we lose ourselves.

[toniagerardo]

Navajo original language... I would like to add my own confirmation to this. I found myself in a domestic violence shelter with a beautiful young Navajo woman. She put all of us women in a circle and began to smudge each woman using her native tongue. It was beautiful beyond words. When she began to smudge me, she stopped and said something to my chest throat area. I had never heard Navajo before but I understood her. Confused, I asked her what she said. She looked me in the eyes and asked me in English, if I was of native blood. (My grandmother was Cherokee) When I said yes, she smiled and said she knew it. She continued her smudging with a different excited type feeling. If Navajo is not the original language, how is it that I was able to understand her with never hearing Navajo before? That one question is the only thing I understood her say. I still do not speak Navajo. This beautiful woman spoke straight to my soul and my soul heard her. I wish I knew how to contact her.