An Education Story

Oct 19, 2023 | Blog, Elder Story Series

by Anselmo Ramon (Tohono O’odham Nation)
Tohono O’odham Community College
Staff, Chair of Workforce and Community Development

A submission for the Elder Story Series hosted by the American Indian College Fund.

In memory of my parents, James “Jim” Stevens Ramon bot and Angelita Ramon bot by Anselmo Ramon, Tohono O’odham, Tohono O’odham Community College staff.

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Read more from the Elder Story Series here.

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