“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.”

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Ronald Wadsworth (rah-nold wahdz-werth)

silversmith

IMAGE SOURCE: Sacred Water Circle. “Sacred Water- Hopi Traditional Teachings.” 18 May 2021. | TEXT SOURCE: ”New World Rising.” Native America. PBS. 2018.

IMAGE SOURCE: Sacred Water Circle. “Sacred Water- Hopi Traditional Teachings.” 18 May 2021. | TEXT SOURCE: ”New World Rising.” Native America. PBS. 2018.

QUOTE CONTEXT: “We came here to the center and this is where we all conduct our ceremonies and to bless the world like Maasaw instructed us to do.”

QUOTE QUESTION: In what ways have you exerted your power to change your world?

IMAGE CONTEXT: ”Ronald, or Lomatsikema (his Hopi name), is a member of the corn/water clan and is originally from Shungopavi Village in Arizona. (He is) an Advisor to the Hopi Tribe's Cultural Preservation Department and serves on the Hopi Preservation Committee. He works as a Silversmith, a trade passed on to him by his father and maternal uncle.”

IMAGE QUESTION: What do you wear that you have created by hand?

MEDIA LITERACY CONTEXT: The quote is from a public television series. The image is from an online announcement of a speaking engagement.

MEDIA LITERACY QUESTION: What forms of media are best to spread words from your People far and wide?

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