“Each student is corn. We need to remember our roots. We need to remember…the things that give us nourishment & love, things that help us to grow.”

Daniell Albert (dan-yell ahl-burt)

interdisciplinary graduate, dancer

QUOTE CONTEXT: “At a recent conference, her high school counselors asked her to speak to a group of high schoolers and offer life advice. “I went up to the panel and I had to think of something really quick. I remembered this essay that I had written in one of my classes. It was about the importance of corn. Within my culture, corn is really central to our traditions. It brings life to each and every one of us.”

QUOTE QUESTION: What must you remember to continue to grow?

IMAGE CONTEXT: “Scholarships and grants have helped to lessen the burden on college costs thus allowing me to focus on my studies. I was also glad that there were times when I was able to assist my family financially.”

IMAGE QUESTION: What helps you to look up and out with confidence?

MEDIA LITERACY CONTEXT: The quote is from a university newspaper. The photo is from a newsletter devoted to Hopi educational support.

MEDIA LITERACY QUESTION: What media forms help to support your Peoples’ education?

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“Each student is corn. We need to remember our roots. We need to remember…the things that give us nourishment & love, things that help us to grow.”

Daniell Albert (dan-yell ahl-burt)

“Each individual has tremendous power to change his world. We are a microcosm of the universe itself so how we behave, how we take care of ourselves reflects in the earth.”

“Our traditional ways will always be there and it's what helps us carry our people through year to year. I don't see it ever stopping”