Daniell Albert (dan-yell ahl-burt)
interdisciplinary graduate, dancer
IMAGE SOURCE: “Daniell “Aaqawsi (Sunflower)” Albert.” HEEF Newsletter.” Hopi Education Endowment Fund. Spring 2019. | TEXT SOURCE: Madison Staten. “This is my culture.” The State Press. 1 Feb. 2018.
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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