Skip to content

Oh God! Like the thunderbird of old I shall rise again out…

“Oh God! Like the thunderbird of old I shall rise again out of the sea; I shall grab the instruments of the white man’s success - his education, his skills, and with these new tools I shall build my race into the proudest segment of your society.” quote by Chief Dan George
Download Open image
“Oh God! Like the thunderbird of old I shall rise again out of the sea; I shall grab the instruments of the white man’s success - his education, his skills, and with these new tools I shall build my race into the proudest segment of your society.”

Chief Dan George

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He vows to rise, using education and skills to elevate his people to a proud place in society.

In simple terms: Rise using education and skills.

Key Takeaway

Leverage knowledge to uplift community.

Themes

empowerment education pride

Mood

determined inspirational

Type

political motivational

When to use this quote

  • community development
  • policy advocacy
  • skill building
  • cultural revitalization

Key Concepts

sociology indigenous rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • What resources are needed for true empowerment?
  • How can allies support this rise?
A Different Perspective

Systemic barriers may hinder progress.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Chief Dan George

Explore all 19 Chief Dan George quotes

More Education quotes

Browse all 37,666 Education quotes