There is a proverb that is said to have originated among the Nigerian Igbo culture in Africa which states “It takes a village to raise a child.” For the Ak-Chin Indian Community this is very much the case.
It is our children that will grow to one day have their first job on the reservation, become a future councilmember and one day an elder, who will have great authority in the decision-making of our community. Without proper schooling, parenting and many other factors that go into the making of a well-rounded individual, our community will be unable to develop and thrive. This is why education has become a top priority of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, as it should be within all communities.
While public and private school systems offer a variety of programs, clubs, technology and staff members with which to nurture a child’s development, there must also be that support and encouragement at home. Not just from Mom or Dad, but from other family members, friends and neighbors. Without the encouragement of the entire community (or village) who is to say how a child’s path may differ from their peers.
Struggles in education is something we have witnessed first-hand among children within the Ak-Chin Indian Community, as most communities do, and it is something we are striving to change for the better. Not just for our children, but for our entire community. Whether students drop out during high school or don’t utilize the skills they’ve learned once they do graduate, neither are things we want our children to face.
Nurturing their development, encouraging their dreams and offering support along the way is sometimes all we can do, but it just may be the one thing that makes a difference in a child’s life, and an enormous impact on the community in which they live.
Louis J. Manuel Jr. is currently chairman of the Ak-Chin Indian Community and an advocate for education, social and health services.
hmmmmm, what to do with 38 cents of every dollar spent in your casino, what will you do with such coffers? Indian only gaming in unconstitutional in my opinion. What are there, 750 AK-Chin residents? Thats a lot of cash you could spend on your own tribe instead of the pockets of the elders. By the way,nice suit!
MUSD will be screwed when the Ak-Chin builds their own schools.
Didn’t HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON also right something about “It Takes A Village”, too, during her “years” as First Lady? A case of plagiarism, involved, here, too, maybe???
Seems like the proverb is older than Hillary. You sure do get your facts wrong. How is Marge?
Who is Marge???
“There will be a time when loud-mouthed, incompetent people seem to be getting the best of you. When that happens, you only have to be patient and wait for them to self destruct. It never fails.” – Ms. Thatcher
If you look at the History of the Town of Maricopa (Now the City of Maricopa) and the Ak-Chin community you would see how close their ties have been for many years. There is a very long history there.
“There will be a time when loud-mouthed, incompetent people seem to be getting the best of you. When that happens, you only have to be patient and wait for them to self destruct. It never fails.” – Richard Rybolt
Oh Snap!
Lookout bitches its an old school quote throwdown!!!
“People who use famouns quotes to make their point on the internet often have nothing interesting to say anyway.”— YourDad 6-5-2012
YourDad, out.
YourDad – STFU and speak when you are spoken too.
Chug a cock, halfwit.
YourDad, out.
YourDad – you’re boyfriend’s his hands full….LOL
*has
It’s sort of self defeating when you can’t even a word an insult without making a typo isn’t it?…
Congratulations on looking like a dumbfuck.
YourDad, out..
What insult? You have a boyfriend so what.
Apparently I do…
Even funnier is that based off your previous statement if his hands weren’t full you’d chug his cock.
Kudos to you for making it all the way through that last reply with out a typo.
YourDad, out.
YourDad – I have nothing against your kind. It takes a very brave person to come out of the closet. Hope your friends and family still talk to you.
God Bless
Awww you so sweet, but unfortunately for you I am not gay…
Sorry to disappoint you sugar britches.
I DO like how you let your biases slip by referencing “your kind”.
Do you also refer to black people as “colored”?
You stupidity is boundless, and your unending to desire to share it is generous. Than you for sharing that special gift with the world.
Always remember dumping,
You’re good enough….
You’re smart enough…
…and dang people will like you.
Sincerely,
YourDad, out.
YourDad – No one wants to hear about your sexual preferences. Keep ‘em to yourself and people will leave you alone.
Piss off fucktard.
YourDad, out.
YourDad=A-hole
Wow brilliant work there mikey.
Here let me try one too:
mikey=dumbass with nothing original to say.
How did I do?….
YourDad, out.
Any angry homosexual go figure.
Its funny you keep trying to claim I am gay without knowing me in any way. Most psychologists would call that a form of “projecting”. “Projecting” is a psychological phenomenon where a person projects their deep insecurites, hidden natures, ad/or perceived failings onto others who they find disagreeable.
Curious?….
You have nothing witty to reply with you resort to calling a person a homosexual. Thats downright amusing. Truly a shining example of coming unarmed to a battle of wits.
YourDad, out.
It’s sad you two have to argue about YourDad being gay. It’s a private matter and should be kept private.
Its not really an arguement… I am a heterosexual man with a wife and two children.
What it is however is an assertion by a Ken4az. Likely based on his deeply hidden yearning for special male companionship.
Notice how Ken4az referred to gays as “your kind” in one reply… attempted to disassociate himself with homosexuality in another reply…. and even hinted at his desire to phellate a man in yet another of his replies even.
Thats a pretty text book example of “projecting”. Ken4az is insecure with the feelings he likely feels towards other men and attempts to reinforce his “heterosexuality” by calling other people gay when he disagrees with them.
Its okay though, I understand that he desires keep his true nature hidden. If that means he needs to ignorantly call others gay so be it. It only serves to show his lack of intelligence, and reaffirm where his true thoughts tend to gravitate.
One day perhaps he will be strong enough to come out to people.
YourDad, out.
Lack of intelligence is not an excuse to be ignorant.
Who the hell are you calling ignorant? Did you read his post?
Its okay Ken….
One day when you feel confident enough to come out people will be there for you. Its a struggle, but you will survive it.
YourDad, out.
Talking about YourDad.
You see how Ken lashed out right there. So defensive……
YourDad, out.
Don’t get me wrong your both dumbasses but YourDad is ignorant.
You girls have fun here. Two peas in one little pod of dumbfuckery.
I’ve got to go tend to some actual work.
YourDad, out.
WHAT A CIRCLE JERK BETWEEN “ON-THE-DICK” AND “KEN4AZ”. YOU 2 SHOULD BE ROOMATES OR SOMETHING!
LOLZ
Strange how LOLZ and YourDad have the same IP address. How could that be?
Keep pulling at straws little lady.
YourDad, out.
In fact prove me wrong and tell me where my IP address originates…
{hint it ain’t Maricopa}
YourDad, out.
LOL a match is a match. YourDad and LOLZ have the same IP.
Hmmm right…..
Okay so prove you know my IP address by telling me where it originates? If they are the same then they should both originate from the same location.
You can’t do it because you don’t know it.
YourDad, out.
I won’t give the city name but it’s in the east valley.
Crap……
OMG WHAT A JOKE YOU PEOPLE ARE..
ON-THE-DICK YOU’RE SO SAD…
Nice try posting with my name dipshit.
Oh and you’re very wrong. My IP address originates in Wheaton Il.
Thank you kindly for taking the opportunity to show you’re not only stupid, but a liar as well. FYI even if it was east valley your pathetic guess would have narrowed it down any…. Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Queen Creek, etc.
What a fucking fool you are.
YourDad out.
BWAAAAAHAHAHAHA
WHAT A CLOWN. ONLY SITE ADMINS CAN VIEW THE IP ADDRESSES AND ON-THE-DICK ISNT ONE OF THEM.
Grow up, shut up, and you are unhappy with the way things are then put on your big girl panties and make some changes.
YourDad out.
When you are trying post using my screen name… at least get the signature’s punctuation right.
YourDad, out.
Wow!
46 comments here and none here: http://maricopa360.com/?p=12507
Amazing.