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.

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.

May the Great Mystery continue to guide and protect the paths of you and your loved ones.

I never knew I was an artist until I did 'Last of the Mohicans'.

True to your own ancestors, therefore true to yourself.

The one thing I've always maintained is that I'm an American Indian. I'm not politically correct.

I’m a human being, I’m not anyone’s mascot! And I am America’s conscience. And that’s what they don’t want to look at. They would rather look at a cartoon character than at the deceit of this country and this government.