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CULTURAL CONFLlCT

School

Community

Curriculum

Introduction


Navajo Traditions

 1  Snake
 2  Green Lizard
 3  Frog
 4  Bear
 5  Coyote
 6  Owl
 7  Lightning
 8  Fire at Night
 9  Grave Site
 10  Rainbow
 11  Noise at Night
 12  Basket
 13  Playing Ball
 14  Winter Season Rituals
 15  Death in the Family
 16  Looking in the Eye
 17  Outward Affection to Relatives
 18  Close Contact

Other Navajo Beliefs

 19  Advance Planning
 20  Questioning
 21  Talking
 22  Arrowhead
 23  Feathers
 24  Navajo Clan and Extended Family Relationship

Contemporary Cultural Conflicts

Economic Impact

 25  Electricity
 26  Hot running water
 27  Inadequate shelter
 28  Clothing
 29  Educational Materials
 30  Communication
  31   Transportation

Geographic and Weather Impact

 32  Road Conditions
 33  Bussing Hardship
 34  Isolation Factor
 35  Inclimate Weather

Social Problems Impact

36 Limited Parental Support
37 Value for Education
 38 Time Concept
39 Unfamiliarity with Curriculum
40 One-parent family
 41  Poor Self-Image

Educational Problems Impact

42 Educational Rewards
43 Education Standards, Policies & Curriculum
   

Health Problems Impact

44 Malnutrition
45 Inadequate Health Clinic Services
 46 Limited Juvenile Counseling Services

Terminology and Definitions

47 Terminology and Definitions


Rena Henry, Title VII Director

Researchers & Project Staff: Eddie H. Mike, Larry Bidtah, Vernice Thomas

Charlotte Joe, Illustrator

Dr. Roy E. Howard, Web Developer
Elvira Largie, Tech Share Project Director, The Education Technology Improvement Project
Navajo Education Technology Consortium