Native Americans are the original inhabitants of the land that now constitutes the United States. They have helped develop the fundamental principles… — Joe Baca Copy Share Image
Thanksgiving began in 1621 when Native Americans sat down with a bunch of undocumented pilgrims. They had dinner and the pilgrims never left. — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
Many years ago, I spent 5k at a fundraiser to hang with another lame duck: Bill Clinton. I lobbied him to pardon… — John Densmore Copy Share Image
If aliens visit us, the outcome would be much as when Columbus landed in America, which didn't turn out well for the… — Stephen Hawking Copy Share Image
Southern food derives its strength from many cultures. It's a melding of food cultures from Native Americans, enslaved African-Americans, and Europeans. — Marcie Cohen Ferris Copy Share Image
It's interesting to think about the history of Israel in relation to the history of the U.S.. There were Native Americans living… — Jill Soloway Copy Share Image
Native Americans have faced centuries of atrocities to their people, their land, and their culture - all under various presidents who took… — Markwayne Mullin Copy Share Image
President Obama should pardon Leonard Peltier, or at least commute his sentence, not just for humanitarian reasons, but also as a way… — John Densmore Copy Share Image
We also recommit to supporting tribal self-determination, security, and prosperity for all Native Americans. While we cannot erase the scourges or broken… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“In the preface of "The Rifles" "Another rule we followed was never kill an animal that we were not going to use… — William T. Vollmann Copy Share Image
“With the snow piling up outside, the warm dry cabin hidden in its fold of the mountain felt like a safe haven… — Charles Frazier Copy Share Image
“If the Texans had kept out of my country, there might have been peace. But that which you now say we must… — Ten Bears Comanche Nation Copy Share Image
“For their part, the savage men appear to spend an inordinate amount of time lounging around their lodges, smoking and gossiping among… — Jim Fergus Copy Share Image
Because of the Civil Rights movement, new doors of opportunity and education swung open for everybody ... Not just for blacks and… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I know that if a team had a derogatory name for African Americans, I would help those who helped extinguish that name.… — Mike Carey Copy Share Image
“And afterward, I stopped at Red Cloud's grave to pay my respects to the old chief. Some Oglalas had left him tobacco… — Luis Alberto Urrea Copy Share Image
Though many non-Native Americans have learned very little about us, over time we have had to learn everything about them. We watch… — Wilma Mankiller Copy Share Image
“Captain Smek himself appeared on television for an official speech to humankind. [...] 'Noble Savages of Earth,' he said. 'Long time we… — Adam Rex Copy Share Image
“In 1924, Native Americans were granted U.S. citizenship, and the federal government considered it a national duty to “civilize” them,13 including Alaska… — Christine Shearer Copy Share Image
“I would rather not speak with history but history came to me. It was dark before daybreak when the fire sparked. The… — Joy Harjo Copy Share Image
“Johnny Cake or hoe cake is baked, and thus more closely resembles cornbread. . . . The name, it has been claimed,… — Ken Albala Copy Share Image
“He was the youngest and newest member of a four-man team. Hence, low man on the totem pole. Except that calling a… — Lee Child Copy Share Image
“In the American colonies, the first laborers were European indentured servants. When African laborers were forcibly brought to Virginia beginning in 1619,… — Alan H. Goodman Copy Share Image
“The cabins they passed among seemed solemn in their abandonment, cramped by the watercourse and the overhanging brow of the cloudy mountain.… — Charles Frazier Copy Share Image
In New Mexico, we're very lucky that we have laws in place that really help ensure that Native Americans' right to vote… — Deb Haaland Copy Share Image
American football seems to resemble soccer in that one scores by putting the ball through the opponent's goal; but football, truly is… — David Mamet Copy Share Image
Right to a speedy jury trial and so on and so forth. But what do they mean by 'person'? It certainly didn't… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
For once, I believe that PETA, at least on the level of logic, is correct. If the NCAA has to protect offended… — Tom Feeney Copy Share Image
Immigrants and Native Americans have made our country what it is today, and if we've learned anything through these hundreds of years… — Deb Haaland Copy Share Image
“If aliens ever visit us, I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which didn't… — Rick Yancey Copy Share Image
“Native Americans burn sage bundles to purify their surroundings and to invoke a blessing on the sacred space of their dwellings.” — Sarah Ban Breathnach Copy Share Image
We, the great mass of the people think only of the love we have for our land, we do love the land… — Aitooweyah Copy Share Image
Every president since Nixon has embraced a policy of 'self-determination without termination' - the idea that Native Americans are best equipped to… — Tom Perez Copy Share Image
The romantic myth of the artist says that you are the Source. I have no illusion about that. Native Americans don't believe… — Tori Amos Copy Share Image
Look through the prayer books. You'll see lots of dates. You'll see names of Native Americans remembered. This was an open-sourcing project… — Shane Claiborne Copy Share Image
As you know, today was Don't Take Your Illegal Immigrant To Work Day here in Los Angeles. No, all across the nation… — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
“For millennia, Native Americans have had a relationship with the land that encompasses respect and appreciation for all it provides.” — Deborah Kesten Copy Share Image
Native Americans say, "It's a good day to die," and samurai live their life to die honorably, so that kind of energy… — Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Copy Share Image
“What's it mean; are you determined To make modern all mankind? If so, you should be be-sermoned And brought back to healthy… — Charles C. Abbott Copy Share Image
So the American government lied to the Native Americans for many, many years, and then President Clinton lied about a relationship, and… — Eddie Izzard Copy Share Image