Video of Apache Crown Dancers taken at the 2011 Navajo Nation Fair. These dancers are from White River Junction in Arizona, 30 miles from where I grew up. I have posted these videos for their cultural and enterainment value.
I am Apache and I have seen the Apache Crown danse one time. We paid for them to come up to NYC. There was no noise, no photographs, no stands; instead we stood in a big circle around them. It was dark out and you felt the mysticism around the danse. It was not a spectacle, it was treated as such. It was the first time for them to travel so far. It was an experience I will never forget. It was AMAZING!
Thank you so much for your comment , it makes clear things . Yes its unrespectful to treat this very anciens and deep wisdom culture as an entertainment, and it just prooves how stupid those évent organizers are, including thé people in public making noise no respect. It is just a sheaame for those american people, and today in 2022 i believe you start to see conséquences
What a honor for them I'm sure. Wish I could have seen that, they raise such a feeling of wonderment, I'm not sure of what the dance means. But it is beautiful.
@@cappystrano1 where does he disrespect the natives? It is clear that he thinks that the tumult around these dancers is disrespectful and that the ritual should be respected and that it is not made for mass Entertainment.
@@cappystrano1 doesn't mean that he had bad intentions when he wrote that. think about it. It was meant as respect to a ceremony. But I can only tell you. If you want to continue to see everyone as an enemy, it is not my beer.
I went to school in elementary boarding schools who invited the Apache crown dancer. They are magical and the clown at the end will chase you. Scared me as a child. But I respect their beautiful beliefs and people. ♥️🙏♥️🦅♥️🙏
Some people just dont get it! this is TRUE for all social dances that are performed out of CONTEXT of the sacred! the songs are NOT the real songs sung in actual ceremony, the way dancers are dressed, and the markings on thier bodies are NOT the actual ones.....THOSE ARE ALL RESERVED FOR THE RESPECTIVE TRIBES THE DANCES COME FROM........this is just to show other non-tribal members and non-natives about dances that tribes perform....so by all means, I think Mr. Tahonnie HAS RESPECT FOR HIS TRIBE
Omg that Cray Cray Lmao we done those steps back in the 70 s omg get it rite. An I'm 60 yrs ol an those are the disco back on the. 70 u got your tribe rite r what lmao .
We grew up singing songs like this... I ddnt even know that we were Apache till my Grandma passed on... Prayers and Blessings to ALL my brothers and sisters!!... ✌😎❤👍
I have never seen headdresses like these. The Dancers are incredible. They do look like crowns for sure. Thank yo for sharing your wonderful traditions with us on you tube. Sharing brings friendship, understanding, respect, and hopefully peace.
Y.. are we showing the World that we HATE EACH OTHER.. Thts wrong.. No matter what u think... Apache and Navajo are Distant Cousins.. and even the Indigenous People of Alaska and beyond... Stop fighting and bickering.. This is the NOT kid stuff... We should Stand 2gether....✌ ❤❤❤❤✌
Just as we have adapted our way of life in this modern world, we too adapt our songs and dances. We still keep the sacred ones hidden away. Even if it is turned into a show sometimes, it still creates laughter and positive feelings. Laughter is a powerful medicine.
IT IS SO SAD THAT THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL THING TO WATCH AND LEARN FROM AND PEOPLE WANT TO FIGHT AND ARGUE OVER THINGS THAT DONT MATTER THIS IS NOT OUR WAY THIS IS NOT OUR POEPLES WAYS LOVE ONE ANOTHER RESPECT IS THE BIGGEST THING WE ARE TAUGHT BUT YET WE SEEM TO FORGET THI BECAUSE OF THE TIMES WE LIVE IN WE COME FROM SOMEWHERE AWSOME WE HAVE A HISTORY LIKE NO OTHER NO MATTER IF WE ARE FROM DIFFERENT TRIBES WE ARE STILL NATIVE TOGETHER.....
If it was done on a reservation, I agree it should be deleted unless they asked permission, if it is done off the reservation, there's no problem with it.
I know that I am part Chiricaua and that my Great Grandfather died in the 1917 influenza. He was from the Mescalero Nation. Unfortunately I know nothing about tradition or ways. Do you know anyone who can help me?
Greetings thank you for sharing. It's been many years since I had the opportunity to see these dancer's. I remember it like it was yesterday. Keep strong my native brothers and sisters
Greetings from Alaska, (Inupiaq) thank you for sharing this beautiful tradition. I wish I knew more about the back ground to this dance, I know the person painted white is the spirit. The singer has a very beautiful voice, the head dress is amazing!
I've just noticed some na wahine (women) in the background. Looks like a halau hula (dance class) with thier kumu (teacher). Great video thank you for sharing.
I watch this because my heart feels happy, My Son..is no longer with us. And he participated in the dance.. thank you our Apache Relatives. Sharing my son is painted white. Therefore he had great respect for all the Apache tribe's.
Me too. When I was 4 years old watching the Shiprock Fair parade, I would hide behind my mother. I'm 48 years old now, so that tells you how long they've been performing for the Navajo people. I like their dances now (not afraid any more)
We were at an Indigenous conference in Alberta Canada and were blown away by your culture. The similarities between your culture and mine were not surprising. The histories and illustrations portrayed in dance and song as well as dress were simply awesome to behold. Coming from my own culture one can grasp and understand although in some small way the relationship we have with mother nature. Kia kaha, Mauro ora.
This is just my opinion but I think it makes perfect sense that the dance and songs that are being performed here are for exhibition not the actual ones as a number of people have pointed out. There are many RU-vid videos that have been taken down because it showed actual sacred dances on film. This way the public gets an opportunity to learn about the Apache culture without breaking any taboos.
¡Que hermosas son las danzas de nuestra America India!Nuestras culturas nos enseñaron la belleza de la vida a travez de la danza.Luchemos por mantenerlas vivas.Saludos cariñosos desde Lima,Perú.
I member my grandma and gramps telling me growin' up that I'm not suppose to sing the song/lyrics of a medicine man......I'm San Carlos apache and I could sing a lot of songs that I've heard but I don't....
i love the danse and i do enjoy seeing the crown dancers- i am a navajo, but i didn't like the shouting. i thought it was disrespectful for people to scream and shout during the dance. Its not a show- it is a ceremonial danse. It is sad to see that in our generation, sacred dances are now being used for show- won't be long til yei bi cheiis will be performing at rodeos and everyone will be shouting. huh.........
We should be thankful these are some of the last people that know our languages I am native souix and chippiwea the louder they scream is the more they love our culture we should just be glad that they are respecting it and that they are actually inderocing it
You can cheer for these dancers but not Ye'ii Bi Cheii. I saw them once at the Shiprock fair and they were amazing. They were helping a sick person. Nobody was cheering though. If you wanna listen to their music you can only listen to it when it's winter season. Plus you can't take pictures or record them.
It seems to be phoney thisis not done with genuine respect for our dance and prayers and im deeply saddened that we use our sacred ways and disrecepect our own belifes and to do so is a dishhonor our ways and our way of.life.....i wish all understood why the teahings are a way of life a d our dance is our way to give honor to the animals guides and to know our spirit name the name creator gave u and not many even know thst ur indain name doesnt jut come from ur mother father it directly ckme from a medicine man or lady who can spaek for u and ask creator what your spirt name is
Do you know the Chiricaua Nation? I know that I am part Chiricaua and would like to explore their teachings. I just don't know where to start. Could you help me with that? My Grandfather taught me respect and silence. I carry that with me.
I love the 2nd song Joe sings, grew up to it.. Thanks for posting. i miss home so much in New Mexico. to those of you saying its not right to be exploiting or this video is a disrespect to our culture, shame on you for watching! lol.
You people with negative comments, I say to you, if you can do better then get with the program and do it. I presume you sit on the sidelines and judge. It is a beautiful program and it involves all people, not just a few. Everyone there was enjoying the program. If the dancers dont think it is real, and the women on the side lines dont think it is a positive thing, then why are they there? They do have a choice not to. Get off your high horses, shut up, and join in
During COVID-19 - December 2020 -Will miss Joe Tohonnie and White Mountain Apache Crown dancers (this year, at Albuquerque Indian Pueblo Culture Center) wonderful to have found this video today , we go there every year at Christmas time to see and be there with everyone on this video. Thank you for up loading. LMW.
these Apaches have the huge balls to represent there culture this way. Great song. Most Natives these days don't even know there culture or language....
I was taught not to publicize sacred ceremonies and dances. These songs and dance are supposed to be done privately and not filmed. The thing now a days is through the church ran schools and being assimilated in the euro American culture all those traditional teachings are slowly being lost.
I was also taught this way. The RIGHT WAY. There are Rez’s who will close the Rez due to Ceremony only. No outside traffic ..But I’m getting old and the old ways are disappearing. I am Ndé, not GAAN but I have an understanding how the choices are made. But never is meant for anyone other than very very personal. This new age has made the bastardization much easier.
I'm from ny. Iroquois confederacy. We have our medicine societys.that are sacred. N not to be filmed. Just curious to know if this is sacred why film it? 2nd question do these medicine people ward away skin walkers I hear are from down there??
@MikArc they’re not lost because we keep it amongst our people and teach it to our people, and it keeps being passed on, etc. Some tribes have lost their way and traditions making our sacred dances for show and not for the higher purpose they’re meant to be for in the first place. We do it to connect and honor our ancestors, to bring protection and abundance to our tribe and most importantly for gratitude to great Spirit our creator.
Each April, I attend the Sherman Indian High School Ceremonies, Riverside, CA, and we are not permitted o photograph any of the Crown/Gaan Celebrations. I am enjoying watching and singing on line, since I do not live near to a place where my People celebrate. I have mixed feelings, but we are in the age of having all things recorded. Dr. Elena Baker Lipan/ San Antonio Paco Mission
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OMG YES....i totally agree with you it makes me so mad that others hate for something that they should atleast be proud of...others are listening to beautiful songs and wacthing dancers its unqiue and beautiful why be mad and just share it so it can live on!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i always enjoy this show every year with my family!!!!!!!!!! people just love to hate on other people.....anyways sorry your nothing but joe and the apache crown dancers are awesome!!!!!!!
I think as this guy talking is not respective of apaches. It is much easier to find "apache crown dancers" on youtube vs navajo " yei bi chei" dancers. Its because navajos protect sacredness fiercely, and thats good, but treat apache crown dancers as a novelty. I love my navajo culture, and a word to apaches.....if this is that sacred to u u would make sure its kept that way.......
Sacred it is, and to watching is to be reminded. We are still here, living our ways on ground & in spirit. I am very proud to be 100% Native. I'm Sioux - Yavapai - Apache. The culture & Traditions are lived, they aren't taught!
realmente excelente el que hayas subido estos videos. excelentt! i am from sonora in the valley of yaqui. anda i admire the apache culture in the same way i admire my yaqui heritage.
Apache groups aren't anyTHING NEW to Dinetah (Navajoland). I can recall Navajo Nation fairs throughout Dinetah, Eastern-Western etc., as far back as the late 80's and NO Mr. Joe wasn't even performing then so to all the Apaches that are getting upset about this just recent...Get the history first. They came to Dinetah with sacred songs/chants way before he did.
When I was small, I would be playing and when it came time for the Apache dancers to dance, I'd stop and watch, I was mesmerized, but scared of the clown, I do miss the good ole days ..
