If anyone has any photos to share, feel free to forward them. Take care and see you Saturday for class!
March 31, 2009
Westwood Pow-Wow Pics!
The group did awesome at the event this past Saturday at the Westwood High School Pow-Wow! Thanks to everyone who made the event! The kids should all be proud for singing in front of a crowd! You did great!
If anyone has any photos to share, feel free to forward them. Take care and see you Saturday for class!
If anyone has any photos to share, feel free to forward them. Take care and see you Saturday for class!
March 23, 2009
New Songs and Upcoming Singing Events!
Westwood Pow-Wow Update
This Saturday, March 28th, we will be singing at the Westwood pow-wow. Class will meet as scheduled on Saturday morning as well. Our performance time will be during the Supper break from 5pm to 5:30pm. Gourd Dancing starts at 5:30pm. The Westwood HS pow-wow is having Jr Miss Whiteriver perform during this time as well. She will perform as soon as the color guard retires the colors and then our group will have 15-20 min as well. Please arrive at 4:30 so we can meet before singing.
New Songs
This Saturday, we reviewed some of our previous songs and also learned a new one, which we will sing at the PIC Gala on April 4th. On April 4th, we will meet for our usual class time and then at the Phoenix Indian Center before going to the PIC Gala in Scottsdale.
Shikeyah Nizhonee Binaashniih
This is a really beautiful song we learned from the CD/book, "We'll Be in Your Mountains, We'll Be in Your Songs: A Navajo Woman Sings." We found out it is another song that was sung during the Dine people's internment at Fort Sumner. It speaks to how much the Dine people missed their homeland and were determined to make it back. We will be learning this song for our upcoming singing events, so definitely practice this one.
According to the book, the song translates to:
Shikeyah Nizhoni Binaashniih by Dine Class
Naaldlooshii (Animals)
This is a neat children's song incorporating the different animals (sheep, goat, cow, horse, donkey, bird, cat, dog, pig, and rooster) and the sounds they make. It is a fun song to teach children. You can also supplement with words and sounds of other animals for more variety.
Naadlooshii by Dine Class
We hope you enjoy these songs. As we get closer to our singing events, we are deciding which songs we will sing. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to add your comment below or email me at shtom@cox.net.
This Saturday, March 28th, we will be singing at the Westwood pow-wow. Class will meet as scheduled on Saturday morning as well. Our performance time will be during the Supper break from 5pm to 5:30pm. Gourd Dancing starts at 5:30pm. The Westwood HS pow-wow is having Jr Miss Whiteriver perform during this time as well. She will perform as soon as the color guard retires the colors and then our group will have 15-20 min as well. Please arrive at 4:30 so we can meet before singing.
New Songs
This Saturday, we reviewed some of our previous songs and also learned a new one, which we will sing at the PIC Gala on April 4th. On April 4th, we will meet for our usual class time and then at the Phoenix Indian Center before going to the PIC Gala in Scottsdale.
Shikeyah Nizhonee Binaashniih
This is a really beautiful song we learned from the CD/book, "We'll Be in Your Mountains, We'll Be in Your Songs: A Navajo Woman Sings." We found out it is another song that was sung during the Dine people's internment at Fort Sumner. It speaks to how much the Dine people missed their homeland and were determined to make it back. We will be learning this song for our upcoming singing events, so definitely practice this one.
According to the book, the song translates to:
I remember my beautiful land.
I want to go home now. I am going home now.
Shikeyah Nizhoni Binaashniih by Dine Class
Naaldlooshii (Animals)
This is a neat children's song incorporating the different animals (sheep, goat, cow, horse, donkey, bird, cat, dog, pig, and rooster) and the sounds they make. It is a fun song to teach children. You can also supplement with words and sounds of other animals for more variety.
Naadlooshii by Dine Class
We hope you enjoy these songs. As we get closer to our singing events, we are deciding which songs we will sing. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to add your comment below or email me at shtom@cox.net.
March 18, 2009
We Shall Remain
I wanted to let you know that there is a really neat PBS documentary series coming up in April and May. It is called We Shall Remain and is a five-part documentary, part of the American Experience series which will premiere on Monday, April 13. The series will show a new part each Monday starting April 13 and ending May 11 on most PBS stations. I've watched the preview and it is going to be a dynamic series. There are a number of local events being tied into the series including film showings and lectures at local colleges, universities, museums and other organizations.
Below is the link to the website:
We Shall Remain
For the local events (a few listed here in the Phoenix area) go here:
Local Events
I wanted to pass this on since it's always a great learning tool to pass on to our community.
Below is the link to the website:
We Shall Remain
For the local events (a few listed here in the Phoenix area) go here:
Local Events
I wanted to pass this on since it's always a great learning tool to pass on to our community.
March 17, 2009
Class Announcements
Mark Your Calendars! Classes were cancelled last week due to the Spring Break holiday. Jolyana asked me to make two announcements regarding the class. There is a request for the Navajo class students to appear at the 6th Annual Westwood High School Pow-Wow in Mesa on Saturday, March 28. The pow-wow will be held at the Westwood High Football Field. The class will still meet that day as scheduled but for those who are available that evening, Jolyana would like you to meet at the pow-wow to perform during the supper intermission at 5pm that day. If you want more information, contact Jolyana or leave a comment on the blog.
Westwood High School Pow-Wow
Football Field
Saturday, March 28 (supper break)
945 West 8th Street
Mesa AZ 85201
The Phoenix Indian Center Gala has also announced the time and location for the event on April 4th. This is another singing event we have scheduled.
PIC Gala and Art Auction
Scottsdale Resort & Convention Center
Saturday, April 4th
7700 E. McCormick Parkway
Scottsdale AZ 85258
The resort is near Hayden Road and McCormick Parkway (or nearest cross streets Hayden and Indian Bend). The dinner program and entertainment begin at 7 p.m. We'll keep you posted as to how and when we will meet before going over to the PIC Gala. Any questions, contact Jolyana or leave a comment below.
Westwood High School Pow-Wow
Football Field
Saturday, March 28 (supper break)
945 West 8th Street
Mesa AZ 85201
The Phoenix Indian Center Gala has also announced the time and location for the event on April 4th. This is another singing event we have scheduled.
PIC Gala and Art Auction
Scottsdale Resort & Convention Center
Saturday, April 4th
7700 E. McCormick Parkway
Scottsdale AZ 85258
The resort is near Hayden Road and McCormick Parkway (or nearest cross streets Hayden and Indian Bend). The dinner program and entertainment begin at 7 p.m. We'll keep you posted as to how and when we will meet before going over to the PIC Gala. Any questions, contact Jolyana or leave a comment below.
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