On the recordSeptember 16, 2015
Pollen from corn is sacred to us. It is used for early morning prayers.
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Russell Begaye
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congress.govRussell Begaye: “Pollen from corn is sacred to us. It is used for early morning prayers.”
Editor's note · Context
Begaye expresses concern over contamination affecting sacred corn pollen used in ceremonies.
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