Diné Perspectives: Revitalizing and Reclaiming Navajo Thought

American Indian Scholars

14 American Indian Scholars Shawn L. Secatero We are American Indian Scholars We wonder if we are strong as our elders and ancestors We envision a time when more young people go on to college We need a sense of belonging and trust We think our people are the most resilient on earth We are American Indian Scholars We lead our people with pride, knowledge, and wisdom We feel we can make a positive difference We worry that we will let our people down We cry when we think of those we lost along our way We are American Indian Scholars We understand the importance of education We dream of a better life for our children We try to balance the traditional and modern worlds We hope our people find the support and strength to succeed We are American Indian Scholars We love our people, our mother earth, and our father sky We pray that all of our surroundings will be blessed We will soar to new heights in our minds, hands, and hearts We plan to become prominent leaders American Indian Scholars • 15 We are American Indian Scholars We thank those who were part of our educational journey We must remember who we are We acknowledge where we are from We know where we are going We are American Indian Scholars The Way She Sees It Esther Belin ...