San Juan College Hosts Traditional Navajo Shoe Game

San Juan College's Native American Center brought the community together for two special evenings celebrating Késhjéé, the traditional Navajo Shoe Game. The learning session on Wednesday, Jan. 28, was led by Kevin Belin, Navajo language teacher at Navajo Preparatory School, who guided attendees through the game's rules, strategies, songs and cultural meanings. On Thursday, Jan. 29, teams gathered around rows of moccasins and shoes as players tried to find the hidden ball while using creativity and humor to distract opponents.By Tanner Waites.Watch this story at farmingtonlocal.newsThis story is sponsored by Express Employment and The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College.