Legend of the First Dog

November 13, 2014 by

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Legend of the First Dog
Altse Leechaa’i Baa Hane’

Story told in The Navajo Language (Diné Bizaad)

Legend of the First Dog

Legend of the First Dog color drawing by Charles Yanito.

This is a touching, traditional story explaining the way that First Dog was granted an important role in Navajo culture, as a friend and protector.

Charles Yanito artist and illustrator
 Charles Yanito artist and illustrator

Charles Yanito was born in Bluff, Utah to the Tl’ash chii and the Toh dich’iinih clans. He attended the lnstitute of American lndian Arts and holds degrees from the College of Eastern Utah and Utah State University. He has exhibited his works in numerous galleries and regional art festivals. His illushations can be seen in many San Juan Schools Heritage Language Resource Centor publlcaflons, Currenfly, Charles resides in Bear, Delaware with his famlly.

The story was translated by Lucille Hunt and illustrated with lovable, color drawings by Charles Yanito. The story is in Navajo Language only. Reading comprehension questions in the back of book. This book includes a companion audio CD in Navajo Language.

14pp, paperback, 8.5 x 11″

Legend of the First Dog

Legend of the First Dog

Ordering Information

$5.00 USD

San Juan School District
Heritage Language Resource Center
28 West 200 North
Phone: 435-678-1230
FAX: 435-678-1283
Store Hours: 9:00 – 4:30
Monday through Thursday
Email: rstoneman@sjsd.org

Online order at this Website: media.sjsd.org

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We bill only for items shipped and actual cost of shipping.
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The Eagle Can Fly – Atsa Dahdiit’a’

November 5, 2014 by
The Eagle Can Fly - Atsa Dahdiit'a' Book Cover

The Eagle Can Fly – Atsa Dahdiit’a’ Book Cover

Written by Lucille Mescale Hunt and Illustrated by Charles Yanito

This book presents the charming story of a young eagle and how he learns to use his wings to become self-reliant and successful in the world. The text is in both Navajo language and English. The book is colorfully illustrated with delightful paintings that children will love.

The Eagle Can Fly

60 pages (includes both Navajo and English languages)
This book is appropriate for 3rd -5th grade English and 3rd grade and above for Navajo language readers.
Paperback with full-color illustrations

Ordering Information

$10.00 USD

San Juan School District
Heritage Language Resource Center
28 West 200 North
Phone: 435-678-1230
FAX: 435-678-1283
Store Hours: 9:00 – 4:30
Monday through Thursday
Email: rstoneman@sjsd.org

Online order at this Website: media.sjsd.org

We accept purchase orders, credit cards, and checks.
We bill only for items shipped and actual cost of shipping.
Personal orders ship after payment is received.
Please estimate 10% of purchase total for shipping cost.

 

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Áltsè Hooghan – Story of the First Hogan

October 28, 2014 by

The First Navajo Hogan Book

A “flip” book in English and Diné Bizaad.

First hogan cover-2

The Story of the First Hogan (Áltsè Hooghan), is a 38 page, bilingual “flip” book with beautiful, full-color illustrations by Charles Yanito. Story is told by Don Mose, Jr. This is a “perfect-bound” book, measuring 8.5 x 11”. The story tells how the animals helped First man and First Woman discover the type of shelter or dwelling that they needed for a home.

The Story of the First Hogan

Readers accompany First Man and First Woman on a journey to discover the ideal type of dwelling for the Navajo People. First Man and First Woman find inspiration and insights as to how to design a home for themselves and future generations, by visiting the homes of their animal neighbors.

The Story of the First Hogan

This paperback book contains 20 pages and is realistically illustrated with original paintings created by Navajo artist, Charles Yanito.

The Story of the First Hogan is a traditional narrative as told by Don Mose, Jr.

38 page, bilingual “flip” book “perfect-bound” measuring 8.5 x 11

Price $10.00

Ordering Information

San Juan School District
Heritage Language Resource Center
28 West 200 North
Phone: 435-678-1230
FAX: 435-678-1283
Store Hours: 9:00 – 4:30
Monday through Thursday
Email: rstoneman@sjsd.org

Online order at this Website: media.sjsd.org

We accept purchase orders, credit cards, and checks.
We bill only for items shipped and actual cost of shipping.
Personal orders ship after payment is received.
Please estimate 10% of purchase total for shipping cost.

Learn More about the Hogan here

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Navajo Hero Twins Story Part 4

February 21, 2014 by

Hero Twins Video Part 4

Navajo Language Lesson by Clayton Long

Sun Bearer and the Twins kill the Giant Ye’iitsoh
The Horned Monster (Dèèlgèèd )killed with help from prairie dog
Flying Monster of Tsèbit ‘áí Shiprock Killed
Walking Rock Monster ( Tsè Naagáii) was killed

Hero Twins Presentation Pictures and text

From the book:  The Legend of the Navajo Hero Twins

by Don Mose, Jr.
Illustrated by Charles Yanito

Navajo Language Lesson links

Clayton Long – Instructor
Clayton Long YouTube Channel
Mana Academy
Navajo Language Lessons Page
Navajo Language Lessons YouTube Channel
Navajo People Language Page
Heritage Language Resource Center
Harold Carey Jr – Computer Teacher

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Navajo Hero Twins Story Part 2

February 12, 2014 by

Hero Twins Video Part 2

Navajo Language Lesson by Clayton Long

Navajo Hero Twins Part 2 Practice Video

Navajo Hero Twins Part 2 Presentation

From the book:  The Legend of the Navajo Hero Twins

by Don Mose, Jr.
Illustrated by Charles Yanito

Navajo Language Lesson links

Clayton Long – Instructor

Clayton Long YouTube Channel

Mana Academy

Navajo Language Lessons Page

Navajo Language Lessons YouTube Channel

Navajo People Language Page

Heritage Language Resource Center

Harold Carey Jr – Computer Teacher

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Changing Woman Protects Her Sons

March 27, 2013 by
One day, when the monster Yé’iitsoh came to visit her, changing woman quickly hid the boys.
Yé’iitsoh had seen little footprints around changing women’s hogan, he and he was very curious.
He asked, “Where are the little children who made these tracks?”

Changing Woman Protects Her SonsOh it was I who made these little footprints, “lied changing woman.”  “I was lonely and long for some children, so I made footprints with my fists like this.” She pressed her fist into the sand to demonstrate. “Then I added the total imprints with my fingers like this.”

Charles Yanito artist and illustrator

 Illustrated  artwork by Charles Yanito.

From the book:  The Legend of the Navajo Hero Twins

Ordering Information

San Juan School District
Heritage Language Resource Center
28 West 200 North
Phone: 435-678-1230
FAX: 435-678-1283
Store Hours: 9:00 – 4:30
Monday through Thursday
Email: rstoneman@sjsd.org

Online order at this Website: media.sjsd.org

We accept purchase orders, credit cards, and checks.
We bill only for items shipped and actual cost of shipping.
Personal orders ship after payment is received.
Please estimate 10% of purchase total for shipping cost.

Other Books and Posters

The Legend of the Navajo Hero Twins Book Review
Changing Woman Protects Her Sons
The Holy Beings Teach the Navajo Twins Poster
Navajo Winter Storytelling Poster
The Navajo Hero Twins Receive Their Weapons – Poster
Tsidil – Navajo Stick Game
Book Review of  ”The Legend of the Horse”
Legend of the Horse Poster
K’é – Diné (Navajo) Kinship System

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Legend of the Horse Poster

March 22, 2013 by

Legend of the Horse Poster

Legend of the Horse Poster

Brilliant Color & Laminated

Available in three sizes:
23” x 35” – $12.00
18” x 24” – $6.00
11” x 14” – $2.00

Poster illustrates and explains the origins of the mystical horse in Diné culture and history.

Companion to the Legend of the Horse book.

Original Artwork by Charles Yanito, Diné

Charles Yanito artist and illustrator
 Charles Yanito artist and illustrator 

Charles Yanito was born in Bluff, Utah to the Tl’ash chii and the Toh dich’iinih clans. He attended the lnstitute of American lndian Arts and holds degrees from the College of Eastern Utah and Utah State University. He has exhibited his works in numerous galleries and regional art festivals. His illushations can be seen in many San Juan Schools Heritage Language Resource Centor publlcaflons, Currenfly, Charles resides in Bear, Delaware with his famlly.


To Purchase:
Heritage Language Resource Center
Navajo and Ute Language Resources
28 West 20 North
Blanding, Utah 8451
435 -678 -1230
Website: media.sjsd.org

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The Legend of the Horse – Book

March 21, 2013 by

Book Review of  “The Legend of the Horse”

A Traditional Story in Both Navajo and English

The Legend of the Horse Cover

Sun bearer created the horse with elements from fathers God in mother Earth. He made the horses years of sprouting plants, white corn. This made the horse keno hearing and alert to noises from far-off. He placed the stars and the dark universe in the horses eyes, so he could see the dark. Eagle water of every kind in the horses face, which gives him his shiny appearance in good health. Sun bearer used shells for the horses lips and teeth.

The Legend of the Horse-2

He created the horse so that when he gallops, he sounds like thunder, and his main and tall swirl like clouds or hang down like falling rain. His legs flesh out like lightning when he races. Sun bearer made his whose from precious stones, and his final creation, under each of the four groups, Sun bear place the special image of an arrowhead as a symbol of protection.

The Legend of the Horse

by Don Mose, Jr.
Illustrated by Charles Yanito

This beautiful book recounts the story of the great
gift of the Holy People to the Diné. 26 pages.

This is a bilingual book; read the Navajo text, then flip the book for the English
translation.

Paperback & Perfect-Bound
$10.00

Be sure to check out the companion poster,
available in three sizes.

Don Mose Jr
 Don Mose, Jr., traditional storytellerDon Mose, Jr. is a member of the Diné Nation, originally from the small reservation community of pinon, Arizona. Storylling has always been an important part of Don,s life. As a boy, Don listened to his Grandfather and his Aunt as they related the timeless history and narratives of the Diné. Don has commjtted his life’s work to sharing these traditional stories with the younger generations. ln his quest to keep the flames of Diné culture alive, Don has been inspired by the traditional people of the far north, the Athabascan relatives he met on his journeys to Siberia and the Yukon. lt is Don’s desire that these stories be used to help students.
Charles Yanito artist and illustrator
 Charles Yanito artist and illustratorCharles Yanito was born in Bluff, Utah to the Tl’ash chii and the Toh dich’iinih clans. He attended the lnstitute of American lndian Arts and holds degrees from the College of Eastern Utah and Utah State University. He has exhibited his works in numerous galleries and regional art festivals. His illushations can be seen in many San Juan Schools Heritage Language Resource Centor publlcaflons, Currenfly, Charles resides in Bear, Delaware with his famlly.

 

Ordering Information

San Juan School District
Heritage Language Resource Center
28 West 200 North
Phone: 435-678-1230
FAX: 435-678-1283
Store Hours: 9:00 – 4:30
Monday through Thursday
Email: rstoneman@sjsd.org

Online order at this Website: media.sjsd.org

Click here for New Fall 2013  Catalog

We accept purchase orders, credit cards, and checks.
We bill only for items shipped and actual cost of shipping.
Personal orders ship after payment is received.
Please estimate 10% of purchase total for shipping cost.

Other Books and Posters

The Legend of the Navajo Hero Twins Book Review

Changing Woman Protects Her Sons

The Holy Beings Teach the Navajo Twins Poster

Navajo Winter Storytelling Poster

The Navajo Hero Twins Receive Their Weapons – Poster

Tsidil – Navajo Stick Game

Book Review of  ”The Legend of the Horse”

Legend of the Horse Poster

K’é – Diné (Navajo) Kinship System

 

 

Navajo People Website Links:
Navajo Culture – Navajo History – Navajo Art – Navajo Clothing Navajo Pictures – Navajo Rugs – Navajo Language– Navajo Jewelry – Navajo Code Talker – Navajo Pottery – Navajo Legends – Hogan’s – Sand Painting – Navajo Food – Navajo News – Navajo Nation

 

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The Holy Beings Teach the Navajo Twins Poster

March 19, 2013 by

Throughout their journey, the Navajo Hero Twins undergo trials and teachings.

The Holy Beings Teach the Navajo Hero Twins

Before they are able to embark on a life of serving the People, they must stand on the firm foundation of knowledge.

This poster illustrates the Twins receiving sacred knowledge from the Holy Beings.

Charles Yanito artist and illustrator

 Illustrated  artwork by Charles Yanito.

Available in 2 sizes:
17” x 22” – $7.00 each or $25.00 set
11” x 14” – $3.00 each or $10.00 set

From the book:  The Legend of the Navajo Hero Twins

Ordering Information

San Juan School District
Heritage Language Resource Center
28 West 200 North
Phone: 435-678-1230
FAX: 435-678-1283
Store Hours: 9:00 – 4:30
Monday through Thursday
Email: rstoneman@sjsd.org

Online order at this Website: media.sjsd.org

Click here for New Fall 2013  Catalog

We accept purchase orders, credit cards, and checks.
We bill only for items shipped and actual cost of shipping.
Personal orders ship after payment is received.
Please estimate 10% of purchase total for shipping cost.

Books and Posters

The Legend of the Navajo Hero Twins Book Review
Changing Woman Protects Her Sons
The Holy Beings Teach the Navajo Twins Poster
Navajo Winter Storytelling Poster
The Navajo Hero Twins Receive Their Weapons – Poster
Tsidil – Navajo Stick Game
Book Review of  ”The Legend of the Horse”
Legend of the Horse Poster
K’é – Diné (Navajo) Kinship System

Navajo People Website Links:
Navajo Culture – Navajo History – Navajo Art – Navajo Clothing Navajo Pictures – Navajo Rugs – Navajo Language– Navajo Jewelry – Navajo Code Talker – Navajo Pottery – Navajo Legends – Hogan’s – Sand Painting – Navajo Food – Navajo News – Navajo Nation

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Navajo Winter Storytelling Poster

March 12, 2013 by

Recounting the Journeys of the Navajo Hero Twins

 

Navajo Winter Storytelling Poster

Poster © 2013 Heritage Language Resource Center. All rights reserved

 

The story of the Hero Twins, from birth through manhood, provides a lifelong pattern for the Diné to follow.

Everyone was involved in their raising, their training, and eventually struggles and victories: Sun bear her and other deities, changing woman in the Diné, the animals and the birds, even the earth itself.

The Giants and their followers had made it impossible for the Diné to establish a homeland, but changing woman gave birth to the twins and raise them for their special purpose.

They conquer the giants and provided a safe place for the Diné to call home. Within the protecting boundaries of the four sacred mountains, the Diné established their homeland.

There they can live and follow the teachings of their forefathers. Many of their ceremonies, chants, prayers, songs, and celebrations of the Diné are reenactments of the events of the story of the he will twins.-year-old twins.

When respected and followed, they will keep the Diné in harmony and balance in their own homeland.

Charles Yanito artist and illustrator

 Illustrated  artwork by Charles Yanito.

Charles Yanito was born in Bluff, Utah to the Ti’ash chii and the Toh dich’iinih clans. He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts and holds a degree from the College of Eastern Utah and Utah State University. He has exhibited his works in numerous galleries and regional art festivals. His illustrations can be seen in many San Juan School Heritage Language Resource Center publications. Currently, Charles resides in Bear, Delaware with his family.

From the book:  The Legend of the Navajo Hero Twins

The posters are Available in 2 sizes:
17” x 22” – $7.00 each or $25.00 for the 4 poster set
11” x 14” – $3.00 each or $10.00 for the 4 poster set

To Purchase:
Heritage Language Resource Center
Navajo and Ute Language Resources
28 West 20 North
Blanding, Utah 8451
435 -678 -1230
Website: media.sjsd.org

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