Hope this helps- rather generic but very applicable and does have specific Navajo information: But if unsure, always remember- Respect and humbly "ask" if there are any cultural practices you need to be aware of to provide care for the patient.
American Indian
Religion, magic, folklore, disease treatment and herbal medicine differ among tribes.
Very family oriented.
Among approx. 500 different tribes, each has own culture.
Traditional Indian medicine focuses on holistic, behaviors to achieve harmony in “physical, mental, spiritual and personal aspects of one’s role in family, community, and environment”.
Considered rude to address stranger in loud tone or to interrupt frequently.
The healing process moves individual from illness (negative) to harmony and health.
Thinking positive is important to the process.
Ceremonies related to birth, death, and illness.
Navajos - mother massages infant to promote mother/newborn bonding.
Care of elders part of life responsibility.
Extended family as well as immediate family are very important.
Family provides support. Expect extended family to be present.
Influenced by specific tribe to which patient belongs, availability and costs of foods. May have lactose intolerance. Ceremonies related to illness: Indian priest often synonymous with medicine man/woman, the person who determines cause and treatment for illness.
Navajo:
Blessingway - has many ceremonial variations and includes healing rites to remove illness through various “stories, songs, rituals, prayers, symbols and sad paintings.” Physical space is very important and has no limits.
Body language and silence used in communication. Excessive eye contact considered an affront to patient’s dignity.
HCW: Wait for client to finish speaking; moderate voice; establish interest in patient’s wellbeing. Be non-judgmental while pursuing information about illness or complaint; focus on positive outcomes (versus negative possibilities) when educating patient.
Include family in patient care. Determine which cultural practices are not harmful to patient care and leave undisturbed (for example, corn meal used during ceremony and left

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