Heart of the Navajo TribeThe most phenomenal thing about each and every culture, although they may be similar in some way, they vary in the most flawless way which makes that group of people as unique as the Navajo Tribe. “The Navajos are native to the Four Corners region (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado). The Navajo people still live in their traditional territory today. The Navajo live on a reservation, land that belongs to them and is under their control. The Navajo Nation has its own government, laws, police and services, just like a small country. However, Navajos are also U.S. citizens and must obey American law.) Redish, L., & Lewis, O. (2011). Each belief or tradition is what characterizes the very appearance of the Navajo tribe. In traditional Navajo belief, all illnesses or misfortunes result from transgressions against supernatural beings or witchcraft (Adams). Consequently, medical practice is essentially synonymous with ceremonial practice (Adams). There are particular types of ceremonies designed to cure illnesses caused by the patient's transgressions, accidents and different types of witchcraft (Adams). Aside from ceremonial practices, in the past there was a fairly extensive materia medica of herbs, potions, ointments, and fumigants, and there were specialists who collected and applied them (Adams). Bears play an important role in Navajo mythology and, consequently, tribal cultures. religious beliefs and practices. Like humans, bears are capable of both good and evil. On the bright side, in Navajo mythology bears often served as guardians and protectors of other supernatural beings such as the Sun and the Changing Woman (Pavlik, S. 1997). In historical times, however, bears are more commonly viewed negatively and cause harm to people. Bears are considered by the Navajo to be endowed with supernatural powers, including the ability to