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Since time immemorial, the Navajo have respected, honored and protected the four sacred elements of life: air; light/fire; water and earth/pollen. The Diné have a duty and sacred obligation to respect, preserve and protect all that was provided them; and they are designated as stewards for their animal relatives.
Bullying has been making regular headlines, been blamed for suicides, and is of great concern to schools today. Local schools have regulations prohibiting bullying and have signs designating “Bullying-Free Zones”. Another problem is the epidemic of abandoned and starving cats and dogs wandering the streets of Gallup, and surrounding communities. Dead dogs and cats...