Words of Power: Voices from Indian America
Here are tribal members¥ insights on spirituality, land, leadership, conflict, treaties, environment, men, women, children, education, and peace.
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"Show respect for all men, but grovel to none." -- Tecumseh (Shawnee)"No real progress can be made in environmental law unless some of the insights into the sacredness of land derived from traditional tribal religions become basic attitudes of the larger society." -- Vine Deloria, Jr. (Standing Rock Sioux) Covering subjects from values and religion to economics and the environment, this book of thoughtful spiritual wosdom includes statements from more than 120 individuals, from 1609 to the present. With more than 10,000 copies sold, Words of Power is a proven resource for those preparing speeches and papers. The book is organized by subject and includes quotations from famous names of the past -- Black Elk, Luther Standing Bear, and Sitting Bull -- to contemporary Native voices -- Wilma Mankiller, Vine Deloria, Jr., and N. Scott Momaday. Published in association with AISES, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. About the Author: Norbert S. Hill, Jr., of the ONeida Tribe, has developed and administered educational programs for American Indian and disadvantaged youths for more than 20 years. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.
