My words are tied in one with the great mountains, with the great rocks, with the great trees, in one with my body and my heart. All of you see me, one with this world. California Yokuts quote.

The earth is our Mother. She should not be disturbed by hoe or plough. We want only to subsist on what she freely gives us. Chief Joseph (Nez Perce) quote.

Take nothing but moments, leave nothing but footprints. Seattle Chief quote.

Whenever the hunter comes upon a scene that is strikingly beautiful or sublime, a black thundercloud with the rainbow’s glowing arch… Ohiyesa quote

You who are wise must know, that different Nations have different conceptions. And therefore our ideas of education happen not to be the same as yours. Seneca Nation.

You who are wise must know, that different Nations have different conceptions. And therefore our ideas of education happen not to be the same as yours. Seneca nation.

The beauty of the trees, the softness of the air…. Chief Dan George quote.

The earth is our Mother. She should not be disturbed by hoe and plough. We want only to subsist on what she freely gives us. Chief Joseph. Wal-lam-wat-kain band of Nez Pierce.

Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger. Show respect to all people and grovel to none. Tecumsah quote. Native American Shawnee leader (1768-1813)