elder – n. an older person; senior member of a group
Nation – n. a tribe of Native Americans or a group of Native American tribes that share the same history, traditions, or language and is under the control of its own government
precious –adj. very valuable and important
revitalize – v. to make (someone or something) active, healthy, or energetic again
at stake – adj. in a position to be lost or gained
glue – n. a substance used to stick things tightly together