#FacesofNAU 👋🏼 Meet Marquis Johnnie (Diné) | Junior ⁠& Indigenous-Peer Mentor with oiss.ipms 🪶⁠ ⁠ What does being Native mean to you?⁠ 🗣 Being native means having a deep connection to my culture and community & embracing the traditions, language, and history passed down from my elders ✨⁠ ⁠ Can you share a favorite tradition from your culture(s)?⁠ 🗣 My Favorite tradition is the Navajo shoe game 🥾⁠ ⁠ This game is only played in the winter and represents life & the fact that the natural order of things cannot be changes. This is my favorite tradition because it encompasses a rich part of Dine history, along with stories, songs, and teachings.⁠ ⁠ What is your favorite cultural dish?⁠ 🗣 My favorite cultural dish is Chííłchin (Sumac Berry), This dish is a pudding texture made from sumac berries 🫐⁠ ⁠ What impact do you hope to make within your community?⁠ 🗣 I hope to make a meaningful impact within my community by focusing on cultural revitalization and education.⁠ ⁠ This involves he...