I don't think anybody anywhere can talk about the future of their people or of an organization without talking about education. Whoever controls the education of our children controls our future.

It should be remembered that hundreds of people of African ancestry also walked the Trail of Tears with the Cherokee during the forced removal of 1838-1839. Although we know about the terrible human suffering of our native people and the members of other tribes during the removal, we rarely hear of those black people who also suffered.

I want to be remembered as the person who helped us restore faith in ourselves.

An Indian is an Indian regardless of the degree of Indian blood or which little government card they do or do not possess.

Women in leadership roles can help restore balance and wholeness to our communities.

Individually and collectively, Cherokee people possess an extraordinary ability to face down adversity and continue moving forward.

If you argue with a fool, someone passing by will not be able to tell who is the fool and who is not.