Indigenous-peoples Quote by Nick Estes
![“We understand the forked tongue that our grandfathers talked about. [...] We know all the tricks of the wasicu world. Our young people have mastered it. I have mastered your language. [...] But I also know the genetic psyche. And I also have the collective memory of the damages that have occurred…” quote by Nick Estes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/nick-estes-266121_indigenous-peoples_we-understand-the-forked-tongue-that-our_3027429.jpg)
““We understand the forked tongue that our grandfathers talked about. [...] We know all the tricks of the wasicu world. Our young people have mastered it. I have mastered your language. [...] But I also know the genetic psyche. And I also have the collective memory of the damages that have occurred to my people. And I will never submit to any pipeline to go through my homeland. Mitakuye Oyasin!" — Phyllis Young””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Indigenous Activism Talk, 2020
The quote emphasizes the deep cultural memory, language resilience, and resistance of Indigenous peoples against external control.
In simple terms: Indigenous peoples protect language and memory against oppression.
Key Takeaway
Preserve cultural language and resist oppression.
Themes
culture
resistance
language
memory
colonialism
Mood
defiant
proud
Type
speech
activist
cultural
Indigenous-peoples:1
Language:1
Learning:0
Native americans:1
Politics:1
Tongue:1
Young people:1
Language Know:0
Mastered Language:0
Forked Tongue:0
Tongue Grandfathers:0
When to use this quote
- education
- policy advocacy
- community workshops
- media interviews
Key Concepts
collective memory
genetic psyche
cultural identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we support Indigenous language revitalization?
- What challenges do Indigenous peoples face in preserving memory?
A Different Perspective
May overlook internal diversity within Indigenous groups.
