10 Facts About Manuelito

Manuelito is the diminutive form of the name Manuel, the Iberian variant of the name Immanuel; Manuelito roughly translates to Little Immanuel.

Manuelito was born to the Bit'ahnii or ?Folded Arms People Clan?, near the Bears Ears in southeastern Utah about 1818.

Manuelito was a prominent Navajo leader who rallied his nation against the oppression of the United States military.

Manuelito was an advocate for western education for Navajo children, with his famous quote, “… My grandchildren, education is a ladder.

Manuelito was born into the Bit'ahnii Clan near Bears Ears, Utah where he was born and raised.

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Manuelito married Juanita a daughter of Narbona after joining Narbona's Band, and went to live at their camp near the Chuska Mountains.

Manuelito especially admired Narbona's fearless attitude, although Narbona tried to teach him the value of peace as well as war.

Manuelito spent his days shooting arrows and competing with other young men in countless foot races and wrestling matches, always winning.

Manuelito dressed in well-fitting buckskins and a finely woven blanket.

When word came in the winter of 1835 that 1000 Mexicans were coming to attack the Navajos, Manuelito fought his first in what would be many violent battles.