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Traditionally the way our diné governed among themselves was through clan leaders. These clan leaders worked with the Chiefs. Six War Chiefs and Six Peace Chiefs. Our Navajo people were peaceful. They understood that society needed peace to thrive. Known as peacemakers they were very tolerant. In this video... Navajo Historian Wally Brown teaches about this organization. And how they served. | Navajo Traditional Teachings

What makes you a surface person on Mother Earth? It's our clan system that identifies us to other Diné (Navajo People). This clan system is sometimes confusing. But when understood... it is easy to see how all are connected. Navajo clans each have an individual history. They also have clues about what part of the continent they come from. Some clans have a water monster that pulls people under (Alligator). Another has the giant water serpent (Anaconda). These clues and the stories of travel lend