#FacesofNAU 👋🏼 Meet Lionel Begay (Diné) | Junior ⁠& Indigenous-Peer Mentor with oiss.ipms 🪶⁠ ⁠ ⁠ What does being Native mean to you?⁠ 🗣 "Being Native means carrying forward the stories, songs, language, ceremonies, and traditions that my ancestors have passed down."⁠ ⁠ 🌅 "It’s about having a connection to land, community, and identity as I continue to honor those teachings and moral values while making space for the next generation to learn and thrive."⁠ ⁠ Can you share a favorite tradition from your culture(s)?⁠ 🗣 "My favorite tradition from my culture is participating in Navajo ceremonies such as the Kinaaldá and Yeii Bi Cheii dances." ⁠ ⁠ ❤️ "These ceremonies are important to me because they bring family and community together to honor our teachings and way of life."⁠ ⁠ What is your favorite cultural dish?⁠ 🗣 "My favorite cultural dish is Navajo cake. It is made from cornmeal and baked in the ground during the Kinaaldá ceremony." ⁠ ⁠ 📌 "This traditional food represents growt...