Words of Power, Expanded Edition - Voices from Indian America (Paperback)

"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.

"Show respect for all men, but grovel to none." --Tecumseh

"Words of Power, Expanded Edition" is an updated version of Norbert S. Hill, Jr.'s indispensible collection of Native American quotations. From Sitting Bull and Geronimo to Wilma Mankiller and Vine Deloria, Jr., these quotations span over four hundred years of history with new content taking us into the twenty-first century. Covering spirituality, tradition, history, economics, philosophy, culture, and much more, this book is an essential resource for both students and teachers.

Norbert S. Hill, Jr., of the Oneida Tribe, has developed and administered educational programs for American Indian and disadvantaged youths for more than twenty years. Hill was executive director of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society for many years and advocates education as the route to economic power."