Poetic Obituaries: "If we're not rooted in our culture,

we're going to see more (people) getting involved with alcohol and gangs," he [Danny Lopez] said in an interview in 2000.

As recently in January, Mr. Lopez was continuing his grassroots efforts to reach out to children with native culture.

He took part in a Saturday morning storytelling and poetry program for children 4 to 8 at the University of Arizona Poetry Center.

Mr. Lopez also edited a collection of fiction and poetry by Tucson-area American Indian elders, "Dancing with the wind," published in 2005 by the nonprofit ArtsReach.

from Tucson Citizen: Danny Lopez tirelessly taught Tohono O'odham culture
also Native American Music: Danny Lopez, Tohono O'odham

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