I don't want to be remembered as an activist; I want to be remembered as an American Indian patriot.

I don't want to be remembered as an activist; I want to be remembered as an American Indian patriot.

I do not want to be civilized. I want to be liberated.

They don't understand that a slice of the pie isn't the whole pie - but they wonder why they are always hungry

I say to the Christians and to every missionary on the reservations, you're welcome to have a church here if you can support yourself. But if these churches can't support themselves, then take the hint and quit using our poverty for your direct mail solicitations.

It takes a strong effort on the part of each American Indian not to become Europeanized. The strength for this effort can only come from the traditional ways, the traditional values that our elders retain.

I had often wondered how to best decolonize my people... It must be done one human being at a time. Without that kind of help, Western society does not allow people to come to terms with their feelings. With honesty and therapy, my people can be made whole again.