AMERICAN
INDIAN CELEBRATIONS
SHIPROCK
FAIR
Where/Who? Navajo Indian Nation, New Mexico, United States
When? First weekend in October (date varies)
Why?
To celebrate Navajo culture, heritage, and tradition
How? Lots of yummy foods are prepared (like traditionally-steamed corn),
native dress is worn, native ancient language is spoken, and several events take
place that are enjoyed by all (ceremonial dancing, rodeo, parade, and more).
Activities:
Suggested Book:
Songs of Shiprock Fair, by Luci Tapahonso; Anthony
Chee Emerson, Illustrator: Nezbah, a Navajo Indian girl goes to the Navajo
Nation's Shiprock Fair with her family.
Snack:
What else but delicious corn on the cob!
More
American Indian celebrations are coming when/if I have time to do the research.
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ideas too. E-mail me at stormie@preschoolbystormie.com
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