COUNTRY PRESENCE

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Memory behind the presence

Their lives remind us why today’s presence must be visible.

Geronimo, Chiricahua Apache leader

Geronimo

Chiricahua Apache

“I defend the Apache fire.”

Red Cloud, Oglala Lakota leader

Red Cloud

Oglala Lakota

“I negotiate for our survival.”

Thanadelthur, Denesuline peacemaker

Thanadelthur

Denesuline

“I walk between peoples to plant peace.”

Tecumseh, Shawnee leader

Tecumseh

Shawnee

“I call the tribes to stand as one.”

Chief Dan George, Tsleil-Waututh orator

Chief Dan George

Tsleil-Waututh

“I speak for the beauty of the old ways.”

Crazy Horse, Oglala Lakota

Crazy Horse

Oglala Lakota

“I follow the vision for my people.”

Dr. Oronhyatekha, Mohawk physician

Dr. Oronhyatekha

Mohawk Nation

“I lead through knowledge and care.”

Mourning Dove, Salishan author

Mourning Dove

Salishan

“I write so our stories live.”

Buffalo Calf Road Woman

Buffalo Calf Road Woman

Northern Cheyenne

“I ride to protect our breath.”

Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte

Susan La Flesche Picotte

Omaha Nation

“I heal the body and the dignity.”

Geronimo, Chiricahua Apache leader

Geronimo

Chiricahua Apache

“I defend the Apache fire.”

Red Cloud, Oglala Lakota leader

Red Cloud

Oglala Lakota

“I negotiate for our survival.”

Thanadelthur, Denesuline peacemaker

Thanadelthur

Denesuline

“I walk between peoples to plant peace.”

Tecumseh, Shawnee leader

Tecumseh

Shawnee

“I call the tribes to stand as one.”

Chief Dan George, Tsleil-Waututh orator

Chief Dan George

Tsleil-Waututh

“I speak for the beauty of the old ways.”

Crazy Horse, Oglala Lakota

Crazy Horse

Oglala Lakota

“I follow the vision for my people.”

Dr. Oronhyatekha, Mohawk physician

Dr. Oronhyatekha

Mohawk Nation

“I lead through knowledge and care.”

Mourning Dove, Salishan author

Mourning Dove

Salishan

“I write so our stories live.”

Buffalo Calf Road Woman

Buffalo Calf Road Woman

Northern Cheyenne

“I ride to protect our breath.”

Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte

Susan La Flesche Picotte

Omaha Nation

“I heal the body and the dignity.”

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