”The religion of the people revolves around the land and our harmony with the universe and our Creator. The land is a living being, in and of itself. The land and the people are inseparable: they are one and the same,” [C. Maurus] Chino said.

”This land and the people have always been part of a sacred cycle of struggle and harmony. This is the meaning of ‘amuu han’u, aamuu haatsi’: it includes all people. It means we are responsible for the values we hold precious.”

Chino, whose Acoma name is Ka-aimaisiwa, belongs to the Eagle Clan. [from Legacy of Acoma Pueblo]