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“Dene Ch’anie, translates as The Path We Walk, a circular mode. Embedded within Dene Ch’anie is a Code of Conduct, according to Natural Laws. When we act outside of these Natural Laws, we upset the balance between body, spirit, heart and mind, leading to negative consequences. We need to reconnect with Mother Earth to rediscover the Natural Laws, as individuals, families and communities.”  
                                 ― Elder Francois Paulette, Tthebatthi Dënesųłiné Nation

“You cannot protect what you don’t understand.” ― Elder Catitonauh

"We are giving our lives defending the sacredness and health of Grandmother/Mother Water."   ― The Circle of Original Free Peoples of the Lowlands of Mesoamerica

“Values change for survival.” ― Elders Akio Matsumura and Oren Lyons

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” ― Galatians 5:14

“We will not raise our children to kill another mother’s child.” ― Julia Ward Howe

“Just don’t forget, every day you live you make a difference. You matter! You’re here for a reason. Find a reason and do your bit. Then we can save the world!” ― Jane Goodall

“…that is everyone’s calling, to lead a life that helps.” ― Barry Lopez

“Every policy that we adopt, every practice, everything we do has to ask the question: What's the impact on Water?  And, if the impact on Water is not good, you stop.
You go back to the drawing boards.” ― Maude Barlow

“Eventually, all things merge into one and a river runs through it.” ― Norman Maclean

“You should treat the ocean as if your life depends on it, because it does!” ― Sylvia Earle

“You cannot see the future with tears in your eyes.” ― Wilma Mankiller

“And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular ─ but one must take it simply because it is right.” ― Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“We’ve got too many people who are worried about the dollar
instead of helping the human being.”  ─ Mark Gran, Dakota 38 + 2 documentary.

“Whether you light the fire, carry the fire, or be the fire, it all matters.”
― Jim Miller, Dakota 38+2 Memorial Ride

“Peace is the most important goal in the world. If we don’t have peace and nuclear bombs start to fall, what difference will it make whether we are Communists or Catholic or capitalists or Chinese or Russian or American?  
Who could tell us apart? Who will be left to tell us apart.”  ― Nikita Khrushchev

"A spiritual beginning must be the basis of any initiative." ― President Mikhail Gorbachev

“Upon suffering beyond suffering; the Red Nation shall rise again, and it shall be a blessing for a sick world. A world filled with broken promises, selfishness, and separations. A world longing for light again. I see a time of seven generations when all the colors of mankind will gathering under the sacred Tree of Life and the whole Earth will become one circle again…” ― Tȟašúŋke Witkó - Crazy Horse