I learned a long time ago that I can't control the challenges the creator sends my way, but I can control the way I think about them and deal with them

Cows run away from the storm while the buffalo charges toward it - and gets through it quicker. Whenever I’m confronted with a tough challenge, I do not prolong the torment, I become the buffalo.

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.

In Iroquois society, leaders are encouraged to remember seven generations in the past and consider seven generations in the future when making decisions that affect the people.

A lot of young girls have looked to their career paths and have said they'd like to be chief. There's been a change in the limits people see.

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

America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking.