Native American Church Conductor at Satan Butte
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3 ай бұрынSatan Butte is a rock formation in Greasewood, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation. It is best known for spooky, paranormal events, but the Navajo name for this place reveals another history. Our guide is Mike James Sr., a retired educator and military veteran who has lived in the area since the 1960s. He has also been a conductor for the Native American Church (NAC) for decades: he knows where to find medicinal plants and abides by an old school philosophy regarding the purpose of medicine men. Thoughtful and measured, Mike provides important insights into what he views as a fading way of life. Join us as we get to know Mike at the base of Satan Butte.
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@lindabriggs5118 3 ай бұрын
What a wonderful man. He reminds me of my own father. Very wise and knowledgeable.
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
Yes ma'am, he reminded me of my Nali man and my grand Cheii as well. I learned a lot from Mike. 🤙🏾
@AlbertTsosie 3 ай бұрын
Nice Navajo gentleman. Btw, you’ve passed right by my house on Navajo Route 15. 👍🏼 I know this gentleman. He comes to our local hospital .😊
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
Let us know what mile maker and we'll wave next time! Ha 🤙🏾
@kelleywheeler4478 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for letting us hear this wise man. Even his voice is healing 💕
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
Aoh' glad you enjoyed Mike's video 🤙🏾
@8Bear. 3 ай бұрын
That's how I was thought. The true users are very rare to this day. I'm teaching my children's now how I was told to carry it.
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
Nizhoni, what area are you from? Ahe' hee 🤙🏾
@D2uned 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your Navy service, Mike. You got out about the time I went in (1970-1974). I might have flown in one of the helicopters you worked on. I love the stories about the lives and spiritual beliefs of the people. It is important to listen to these stories and that is what Nick brings to all of us who want to listen. I was not born into your culture but I appreciate it nevertheless.
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
Ahe' hee for your comment Dave! Much appreciate your support since the beginning 🤙🏾
@kimherben7866 3 ай бұрын
When you gave a little laugh and said "that's a lot of information" I was just taking in Mr. James' story, as respect asks us to do , He was giving his story, his people's story, provenance, if you will. To not abuse our natural resources, take one, leave the rest for regeneration. Thank you
@user-pl4qt3ky9k 3 ай бұрын
We need more of these teachings of our people. Thanks for your great work. More more more more. Love it. From Western Navajo
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and yes more are coming! 🤙🏾
@shiverarts8284 3 ай бұрын
We need it, but we also need to understand that we can do for ourselves
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
@@shiverarts8284 The great thing is that the elders we interview share the tools required to stay focus, it's us who need to put into practice. Ahe' hee for your comment and support! 🤙🏾
@gregruland1934 3 ай бұрын
Such wisdom - he is like the rocks you show at the start. Great vid - consistently important information shared. Well done. TY.
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
Ahe' hee. Glad you enjoyed Mike's video. More to come next weekend 🤙🏾
@navajourbandeschinii7300 3 ай бұрын
NIZHONI NIZHONI thanks for the sharing and teaching of NAC, my dad was once a NAC conductor and believed in the healing of the peyote. Now he is just a traditional man with many songs and kinaldah conductor
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
Ahe' hee for sharing your family history as well. Where was your dad from?
@navajourbandeschinii7300 3 ай бұрын
Hello again, my dad is originally from Coppermine Az and now resides in Cedar Ridge Az now…how about you, where do you live?
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
@@navajourbandeschinii7300 south of Page correct? Haven't been there in a very long time. We currently reside in Abq, NM. 🤙🏾
@anderxennez2391 3 ай бұрын
Thank you.. Definitely reminds me of my late Nail.. soft spoken and direct to the point if you asked for his words of comfort with encouragement..
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
Mike reminded me of my late Nali as well. Glad you enjoyed his video 🤙🏾
@Ricart0713 3 ай бұрын
It is 💯 % True what Mike said about God (The Creator) 🙏🏽 gave us the intellect to do whatever we want to do … The Potential, The Capabilities.. You’ve been given all that… Your Life ❤️
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
Ahe' hee for your comment and watching Mike's video 🤙🏾
@josephinelefthand7208 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting. The old ways are good, and true. The medicine has been used on this continent for more than 10,000 years.. majority of people don't understand it and misuse and abuse it. It's not a a hallucinogen, not a drug, if you don't understand it, learn from a true source or stay away. There are many misunderstandings and opportunist who want to gain financially or in popularity from it. Don't be misled. This man speaks the humble truth...
@Spagoshi 2 ай бұрын
Aoh' agreed! My late great grandfather was a Dine' medicine man and he encouraged us to hold onto living off of natural medicine and plants. The plants and land know of our intent before we touch the soil. Like Mr James stated The plants and wildlife are leaving. I'm sure they left because they don't have anyone containing the tradition. We noticed that in our area, we searched for healing sage but most are gone. Wild carrots are scarce but when we do find them, they are more dry than usual. Ahe' hee for your support and comment. 🤙🏾
@andreajohnson1796 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the content, it was great to hear
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
Aoh' glad you enjoyed Mike's video 🤙🏾
@user-ff8tg2jz9k 3 ай бұрын
U R a good man, the way u talk about PRYOTE.
@patjimenez3958 3 ай бұрын
Very interesting information. Ahe’hee. ❤
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
🙌🏾
@kaecake9575 3 ай бұрын
_Ya'at'eeh Shik'is_ From Fort Wingate/Iyanbito Im researching more and more about the culture and researching the language on KZfaq. I love being Diné:)
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
Nizhoni! Glad you're taking that first step of finding the information. Another great channel is Navajo Traditional Teachings by Wally. Really great resource!
@kaecake9575 3 ай бұрын
@@Spagoshi Ahéhee
@kylemarshall2932 3 ай бұрын
Awesome 💯😎
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
🤙🏾 Ahe' hee
@LouisYazzie-yv2nd 3 ай бұрын
Nice video thanks 👍🏜️
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
Aoh', ahe' hee for watching
@outlawnation0781 3 ай бұрын
Ahxéhee' ✊🏽
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
Aoh' 🤙🏾
@butterfly2641 3 ай бұрын
Nizhoni 👍
@Spagoshi 2 ай бұрын
Aoh' 🤙🏾
@mitchsalt2014 3 ай бұрын
Good to hear where people got their fireplaces from. I use to attend peyote gatherings. But lately people have been changing things. Mixing it up and whatever. Plus to many yanni folks around the fireplace nowadays.
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
What areas did you use to go to gatherings?
@gabrielwhitehorse6285 3 ай бұрын
What he’s talking about is really true that’s how they used to run the meeting back in the days.. yes it is God’s fireplace we just use it to utilize it to heal people patient that’s how the different tribe do it and that’s how they talk about it it is true nizhonii Aho 🪶
@Spagoshi 3 ай бұрын
Ahe' hee for chiming in. What area of the Rez are you from? 🤙🏾
@gabrielwhitehorse6285 3 ай бұрын
I’m from blanding Utah and also place call McCracken Mesa Utah hatch
@Spagoshi 2 ай бұрын
@@gabrielwhitehorse6285 Nice, we'll be in that area hopefully this summer and Mussy Creak! 🤙🏾
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