Navajo Historian, Wally Brown, teaches about how clans become extinct and about some of the migration stories of Navajo people. | Navajo Traditional Teachings

In Navajo culture, individuals introduce themselves by stating their four clans: mother’s clan, father’s clan, maternal grandfather’s clan, and paternal grandfather’s clan. This practice, known as K’é, establishes social connections, defines relationships, and guides marriage choices within the community. The experience of learning about K’é has been a huge inspiration for my upcoming EP called Past Lives - specifically my new song ‘Where We Come From’ out now on all the things 🎶 #ke #family #a

Among our Diné (Navajo Tribe)... There are many clans. Clans are groups of people who became Diné. There are the original four clans then the other 180 . That is 180 before many of our Diné were wiped out during the 1500’s. What happened to the different clan families? Where did they go? Navajo Historian, Wally Brown, teaches about the first Diné and others who joined them. And why they joined them in the first place. Why did they want to become Diné? Supporters Get Your Exclusive video here: fa