Késhjéé’ is only played in the winter after the first freeze of the year has occurred. At this event, Mr. Kevin Belin will teach késhjéé’ protocols, tell historical stories, and the audience will learn to sing késhjéé’ songs and play késhjéé’. Késhjéé’ or the Shoe Game originated due to the disagreement of how long the day or night should last. The first game ended in a draw and as a result today we have both day and night. Késhjéé’ is more than a story, it is a teaching tool for everyone.

This panel, presented by the UNM Navajo Language Program and Native Studies Department, brings together Indigenous language scholars from across the United States to present their work with their native language.

Join us for Gohwééh dóó Bááh Łikáni (Coffee and donuts)! This time will be used to focus on speaking the Navajo language, however, there are several indigenous languages of the southwest and we encourage speakers to join us to speak their Native language.