# @nauflagstaff on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DCpm2CWORg-
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/25059875-nauflagstaff-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-11-21T22:25:50.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Northern Arizona University (@nauflagstaff) — https://gondola.cc/nauflagstaff

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#FacesofNAU 👋🏼 Meet Marquis Johnnie (Diné) | Junior ⁠& Indigenous-Peer Mentor with oiss.ipms 🪶⁠
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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 ✨⁠
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Can you share a favorite tradition from your culture(s)?⁠
🗣 My Favorite tradition is the Navajo shoe game 🥾⁠
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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.⁠
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What is your favorite cultural dish?⁠
🗣 My favorite cultural dish is Chííłchin (Sumac Berry), This dish is a pudding texture made from sumac berries 🫐⁠
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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.⁠
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This involves helping to preserve and promote our languages, traditions, and stories, ensuring that younger generations feel connected to their heritage.⁠
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Ultimately, I hope to contribute to a legacy of empowerment and pride that uplifts our culture and supports future generations.⁠
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#NAU #NAUNAHM #NAUIndigenous #IndigenousExcellence #NorthernArizonaUniversity #NAUFlagstaff #NorthernArizona⁠

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