Proverbs

Proverb of Louise Erdrich Ojibwe

Thoughts on the concept of Turtle Mountain Ojibwe as “keepers of the names of the earth” by Louise Erdrich.

Wise words of Oren Lyons, Onondaga Nation.

These words are the insight of Chief Luther Standing Bear who sees the world of nature as a library of knowledge.

This is a traditional Cherokee story of two wolves, a young boy and his grandfather.

Proverbs about the Indian experience from John Steinbeck and others.

Thoughts about the circle from Black Elk, an Ogala Holy Man.

Wise words from Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph.

Proverb of Chief Seattle, Dwamish tribe, and ancient Indian proverb with photo of baby in cradle-board.