I sat down this morning with three of my grandchildren before they left for their first day of school. I asked them to be good and treat other people in a good way. I said they may be meeting new friends that might be with them for a lifetime. And I reminded them of the first law of Indian people: respect. My ten-year-old grandson, knowing our ways, quietly added that the second law was responsibility. It was good way to begin a good day.
From Belief to Impact: How Michael’s Journey Inspires Generations
It’s easy to forget that something as abstract as belief can create a tangible impact – one that ripples through generations. Michael (direct descendent of Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians), longtime American Indian College Fund (College Fund) scholar and...
