Navajo Nation Fair Junior Livestock Show

2016 4-H FFA JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW &
AND INDOOR EXHIBITS

Navajo Nation Fair Junior Livestock Show & Sale

September 6-9, 2016

HWY 264, Window Rock, Arizona 86515

Event Coordinator, Michelle Spencer: (928) 266-4269

DAILY SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 07, 2016
Exhibit check in 8 a.m.
JR. Horse Show 1 p.m.

THUESDAY SEPTEMBER 08, 2016
Livestock Show 9 a.m.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 09, 2016
Livestock sale 10 AM
Small animal show 2:30 p.m.
Wooly Riding 5 p.m.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2016
Parade of Champions 11 a.m.
Public Speaking
Fashion and Talent show 2 p.m.
Awards Presentation 6 p.m.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
Exhibits check out 8 a.m

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AND INDOOR EXHIBITS COMMITTEES

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK COORDINATOR : Michelle Spencer

Flyers by Scott Tom Courtesy of Navajo Nation Fair Office – Special Events Section.

4-H:FFA Jr. Livestock Show & Exhibits

Navajo Nation Fair Events 2016 (Full List)

 

The Sheep in Winter

The Sheep in Winter – Navajo Language Lessons

The sheep are wet and cold.
They are hungry, too.
If the snow keeps falling,it will be bad for the sheep.
Perhaps that is why the wind cries.
Perhaps the wind is sorry for the sheep.
That is what I think.

Dibé daditléé dóó dabi’niidlí.
Dóó dichin bi’niighá.
T’áá nchíilgo debé doo bá yá’át’éeh da.
‘Éí daats’í biniinaa níyol ‘áni.
Níyol daats’í dibé yaah bíni.
Shí ‘ákwíinisin

Little Herder – Navajo Language Lessons

Story Telling – Navajo Language Lesson
Build a Fire – Navajo Language Lesson
Little Lambs – Navajo Language Lesson
Field – Navajo Language Lesson
The Waterhole – Navajo Language Lesson
The Puppy – Navajo Language Lesson
Sheep Corral – Navajo Language Lesson
Possessions – Navajo Language Lesson
Breakfast – Little Herder Story
The Sing – Navajo Language Lesson
Going To The Sing – Navajo Language Lesson
Sleep – Navajo Language Lesson
Supper – Navajo Language Lesson
Father Comes Back – Navajo Language Lesson
Shoveling Snow – Navajo Language Lesson
The Dogs are Hungry – Navajo Language Lesson
There Is No Food – Navajo Story

More Navajo language links:

The Sheep – Navajo Language Lesson

The Sheep - Navajo Language Lesson

The Sheep – Navajo Language Lesson

THE SHEEP

Of all the kinds of sheep,
Navaho sheep give the best wool for weaving.
My mother says that is why they are Navaho sheep, because they know best the needs of The People.

DIBÉ

Dibé ‘altas’éígóó, diné bidibéhígíí ‘ííghisíí bighaa’ bee yá’átééhgo ‘atló.
Shimá ‘qjíní “Diné bá ‘ádahoot’éegi díí dibé bil béédahózin, ‘éí baah diné la’ dabili´i´’.”

From:
Little Herder In Autumn
by Ann Clark
United States Department Of The Interior
Illustrated By Hoke Denetsosie

Little Herder – Navajo Language Lessons

Story Telling – Navajo Language Lesson
Build a Fire – Navajo Language Lesson
Little Lambs – Navajo Language Lesson
Field – Navajo Language Lesson
The Waterhole – Navajo Language Lesson
The Puppy – Navajo Language Lesson
Sheep Corral – Navajo Language Lesson
Possessions – Navajo Language Lesson
Breakfast – Little Herder Story
The Sing – Navajo Language Lesson
Going To The Sing – Navajo Language Lesson
Sleep – Navajo Language Lesson
Supper – Navajo Language Lesson
Father Comes Back – Navajo Language Lesson
Shoveling Snow – Navajo Language Lesson
The Dogs are Hungry – Navajo Language Lesson
There Is No Food – Navajo Story

More Navajo language links:

Navajo-Churro Wool Show & Clinic

Navajo-Churro Sheep Wool Show & Clinic General Information

Navajo-Churro Sheep Wool Show

Show Time is Friday, June 22nd 2013 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

This year we are using a different approach to the Navajo Churro Wool show. Rather than competing against each other, we will be learning with each other. Everyone will be a winner because each will be gaining valuable insights as a producer and breeder of Navajo-Churro Sheep. First, you will be asked to tell us what you like about your wool fleece and what you are concerned about as a wool producer or fiber artist. Then the judge(s) will provide you with their opinion(s) from these perspectives:

  1. How well your fleece compares to the Navajo Churro Sheep Association breed standard

  2. The quality of your fleece from a Navajo fiber artist perspective

  3. Comments about other characteristics of the wool and its potential uses

Wool producers, judges and the audience will dialog about the pros and cons of the fleece being shown. Considering the logic that there is no such thing as a “bad” fleece, what is the best use for the fleece being presented? Should you keep breeding for this kind of wool or cull the animal that produced it? If someone were to purchase this fleece from you what would you tell them about it? If not suitable for spinning and weaving, what other uses could there be for the fleece?

We will also discuss how to skirt and store a fleece, value added uses, how to price and sell wool, the difference between the commodity market and a specialty market for wool and related topics.

You will receive a score card on your fleece with a small ribbon attached. Blue = outstanding, red = excellent, yellow = desirable or white = undesirable as a Navajo Churro fleece. The purpose of this approach is to improve our collective knowledge as producers and breeders of Navajo Churro Sheep and as fiber artists. We will gain a deeper understanding about how to handle the wool we produce while learning from each other in a friendly atmosphere.

You will have a few minutes to discuss what you see as the pros and cons of the fleece you are showing. The judges will examine the fleece and discuss what they see as the pros and cons of each. The audience will have a few minutes to ask questions as time allows. We will divide fleeces into these categories.

  • Mature ram fleece – white and colored;

  • Mature ewe fleece – white and colored;

  • Lamb – ram hogget and Lamb – ewe hogget (Hogget = First Shearing from Lamb)

We will show by class of fleece and will show as many fleeces as we have time for. The judges may adjust the classes as they determine necessary.

There is no fee for participation in the show, however if you can afford to make a donation to help DBI cover costs of this event, we would appreciate it.

You may pre-register or register at 9:00 AM on Friday the 21st.

2013 Navajo-Churro Sheep Show & Clinic Registration Form

Mail registration forms to:

Cindy Dvergsten

P.O. Box 218

Lewis CO, 81327 or bring to show.

Contact Cindy at wnc@gobrainstorm.net or call 970-739-2445 for information and questions.

Source: http://www.navajolifeway.org/

 

The Sheep Is Life Fiber Arts Workshops

The Sheep Is Life Fiber Arts Workshops

 

SHEEP IS LIFE PRE-CELEBRATION WORKSHOPS

SHEEP IS LIFE PRE-CELEBRATION WORKSHOPS PRESENTED

BY DINÉ BE’IINÁ,INC. ,THE NAVAJO LIFEWAY

Contact TahNibaa Naataanii, Executive Director, +1 505 406-7428

On-Line Registration at www.navajolifeway.org or e-mail info@navajolifeway.org.

All workshops are at Diné College in Tsailé, AZ. Times listed are Mountain Daylight Time.

Classes are open to all, including visitors from other parts of the US and abroad.

 

Registration closes June 15!

PRE-CELEBRATION WORKSHOPS

JUNE 17 – 21, 2013

 

1. BASIC NAVAJO WEAVING

Instructor: Sarah H. Natani Day/Time: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Learn how to weave the Navajo way on a traditional vertical loom and how to create patterns

using different colors. This class is designed for those new to Navajo Weaving. (5 days)

Tuition and materials and loom rental: $600.

 

2. BEGINNING NAVAJO SASH BELT

Instructor: Gilbert Begay Day/Time: Wednesday –Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Participants will learn how to weave a Navajo Sash Belt and create a design using the floating

warp method. (3 days) Tuition and materials: $395.

 

3. HORSE CINCH WEAVING

Instructor: Roy Kady Day/Time: Wednesday –Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Learn to weave a horse cinch and create designs or striped patterns. Some weaving experience is required. (2 days) Tuition and materials: $300.

 

4. NAVAJO DYEING WITH NATIVE PLANTS

Instructor: Edith Simonson Day/Time: Wednesday –Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Learn to recognize and collect native plant dyes in the field on Day One. On Day Two, select at

least three plants and learn to create dyes using different mordants and processes to obtain a

range of colors on Navajo-Churro wool. (2 days) Tuition and materials: $300.

 

5. NAVAJO BASIC HAND SPINNING AND CARDING

Instructor: Beverly Allen. Day/Time: Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Card Navajo-Churro raw wool with a hand carder and learn how to spin wool using the Navajo

Lap Spindle. Students will become familiar with the “z” twist, soft spinning, teasing the wool,

and spinning the final product. (1 day) Tuition and Materials: $175.00

 

6. FELTING ASHEEPHERDER HAT

Instructor: Alyssa Harrison Day/Time: Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Learn how to felt raw wool to make wall hangings, scarves, seamless hats, bags, clothing, and

whatever your imagination can create. Experiment with design application and learn about how

fibers bind together when agitated in water. (1 day) Tuition and materials: $145.

 

7. FELTING ASCARF

Instructor: TahNibaa Naataanii Day/Time: Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Learn how to felt a scarf using Navajo Churro fleece. Experiment with design application using

a variety of fibers, novelty wool and recycled fabric. $125.

 

 

Please inquire at info@navajolifeway.org with questions on class content.

Materials are included in the fee to ensure that each student has the proper items

to get the most out of the class.

Registration closes June 15!

Download the registration form:

http://www.navajolifeway.org/sites/all/documents/SIL2013_RegFormREV.pdf

Click here to register online OR click here to download the registration form. Learn more

Little Lambs – Navajo Language Lesson

Little Lambs - Navajo Language Lesson

 

LITTLE LAMBS
The little lambs are born.
Near the waterhole my mother makes shelters of green boughs for the mother sheep.
There in the shelters the l ittle lambs are born.

The green boughs stand close together, they do not let the snow nor the wind nor the sand come in to hurt the lambs.
Soon the lambs will be big enough to play with me.

 Source : “Little Herder in the Spring” by Ann Clark 1940

Illustrated by:
Hoke Denetsosie
Linguistics by:
John P. Harrington
Robert W. Young

More Navajo Language Lessons

The Waterhole – Navajo Language Lesson

The Waterhole - Navajo Language Lesson

 

 

THE WATERHOLE
The waterhole hides away behind the red rocks, but my sheep know where to find it.
Their little feet have made a deep trail from the corral to the waterhole.

 
 

Sheep Corral – Navajo Language Lesson

Sheep Corral - Navajo Language Lesson

 

SHEEP CORRAL
Near my mother’s hogan is the sheep corral, a hard packed place fenced with poles.
There is a tree for shade.
There is a shelter for lambs in the sheep corral.

 Source : “Little Herder in the Spring” by Ann Clark 1940

Illustrated by:
Hoke Denetsosie
Linguistics by:
John P. Harrington
Robert W. Young

More Navajo Language Lessons

Mount Hesperus – Navajo Sacred Mountain

Mount Hesperus Dibé Nitsaa

Big Mountain Sheep or Obsidian Mountain

Mount Hesperus - Navajo Sacred Mountain
Direction: North (Náhookos)
Color: Black (Lizhin)
Protector: Porcupine (Dahsáni)

The Holy People traveled by way of a sunbeam and a rainbow beam.

They assembled the North mountain with beautiful black jet for positive self awareness to protect us from danger and evil.
Then the Holy People fastened down the sacred mountain with a rainbow beam for peace and harmony.
These are the Holy People that were told to live in this mountain:
1. Folding Darkness Boy and Girl
2. Black Jet Boy and Girl
3. Black Jet Boy and Girl
4. Black Corn Boy and Girl and cold seasons
5. Bird symbol is black birds and corn beetle birds
6. Sacred Black Wind gave life to this mountain and Monster Slayer is the protector of this mountain
After the sun sets, darkness settles in. Mount Hesperus represents darkness. During its formation, it was adorned with the Black Jet stones and other elements.

The literal translation of Mount Hesperus from Navajo is Big Sheep.
Mount Hesperus was named after having many big horned sheep on its surface.

Mountain Song:
My child, I will feed you, give you good health, and I will give you strength and courage.
My child, I will give you clean air and clean water to drink. I am your life.
My child, get ready now and educate yourself. Improve yourself and don’t ever forget who you are.
My child, what I am dressed with, is what you are dressed with. I am your home and you mother and father.

The Four Navajo Sacred Mountains

Mount Blanca (Tsisnaasjini’ – Dawn or White Shell Mountain – East
Mount Taylor (Tsoodzil – Blue Bead or Turquoise Mountain) – South
San Francisco Peaks (Doko’oosliid – Abalone Shell Mountain) – West
Mount Hesperus Dibé Nitsaa (Big Mountain Sheep) – Obsidian Mountain – North

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Wooly Riding Championship – Navajo Nation Fair

Navajo Wooly Riding Championship

66th Annual Navajo Nation Fair

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5 year and-under category

Navajo Wooly Riding Kash Long of Indian Wells

Navajo Wooly Riding Kash Long of Indian Wells

Kash Long of Indian Wells, Ariz., placed first with a 45-point ride.

Rhyas Vicenti of Ganado, Ariz., placed second with a 44
Cauy Silver of Window Rock and Trey Nez of Chinle tied for third with 39 sc

6- to 7-year-old category

Navajo-Wooly-Riding Jareth Hale, 7, of Beshbitoh, Ariz

Jareth Hale, 7, of Beshbitoh, Ariz., was named the wooly riding champion for her 64-point ride

Jerome Begay Jr., of Smith Lake, N.M., who placed second with a 62-point ride.
Cody Rustin, of White River, Ariz., was third with a 60 and
Davien Begay, of Naschitti, N.M., in fourth with a 58.

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