The earth and myself are of one mind. The measure of the land and the measure of our bodies are the same.

- Hinmaton Yalatkit (Joseph) Nez Perce



It was our belief that the love of possessions is a weakness to be overcome. . . Children must early learn the beauty of generosity. They are taught to give what they prize most, that they may taste the happiness of giving. . . The Indians in their simplicity literally give away all that they have to relatives, to guests of other tribes or clans, but above all to the poor and the aged, from whom they can hope for no return.

- Charles Alexander Eastman (Ohiyesa)









Writings

Miscellaneous Writings by Robert Francis

New! 'Midwinter' ~ posted 1/25/2017

A Grandfather and His Grandchildren

An Old Rhyme Revisited

Are You Worthy

Awakening

Columbus A Legacy of Violence

Decolonization and Cultural Restoration 2013

Dog Stories

Doing Everything Wrong

Heritage or Hate

Identity2014

Lessons from the Seeds

Little Deer and Hunting

Recognition

Rivers and Rocks

Seven Crabs in a Bucket

Seven Principles

Spirits

The Artifact

The Burden

The Sixth Sun has Risen

Victim or Victor

We Have Our Own Stories

What Sort of Elder Do You Want to Be

When a Bad Man Dies

Whitewash

Why Do We Do What We Do

Why the Speaker was Late


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