Between 1989 and 2001

Drawing on a decade of Native writing on restorative justice and on community-based

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which includes a reading in both languages and a performance by Susan

and perceptive

First Laugh: Welcome, Baby! queer studies Between 1989 and 2001In Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child's First Laugh Ceremony. Who will earn the honor in this story? The First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyonefrom Baby's nima (mom) to nadi (big sister) to cheii (grandfather)tries to elicit the joyous sound from Baby, readers are introduced to details about Navajo life and the Navajo names for family members. Back matter