In early life, I was deeply hurt as I witnessed the grand old forests of Michigan…. Simon Pokagon, Potawatomi Chief.

Sometimes even to live is an act of courage. Seneca quote.

…We are like birds with a broken wing. My heart is cold within me. Chief Plenty Coup, Crow.

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.