I thought you handled it well.

I think she was just concerned in general over something that didn't fit into her cultural paradigm. You don't know enough about her to even be able to judge whether her concern was something in traditional Navajo cultural mores or if it was based on her non-Navajo religious beliefs.

I'm a member of the Cherokee Nation and went to school at ASU. I have worked with quite a few tribes on various issues.

I found that there are always those who criticize in any society. Then there are those who give you the thumbs up.

You shouldn't generalize her comment as the official Navajo policy. No matter who she is, she can't speak for all Navajo any more than I can speak for all Cherokees.

My practice is to rarely listen to unsolicited criticism, but I always listen to positive comments. I only take the criticism of those who know and love me and who I can trust.