Elder's Wisdom Today

"All things share the same breath - the beast, the tree, the man, the air shares its spirit with all the life it supports." - CHIEF SEATTLE

Earth Wisdom

“The Earth is the Mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it. You might as well expect the river to run backward as that any man who was born a free man should be contented when penned up and denied liberty to go where he pleases.” - Chief Joseph, Nez Perce

“There is no death. Only a change of worlds.”

- Chief Seattle

“We must protect the forests for our children, grandchildren and children yet to be born. We must protect the forests for those who can't speak for themselves such as the birds, animals, fish and trees.”
- Qwatsinas (Hereditary Chief Edward Moody),

Nuxalk Nation

CHIEF SEATTLE

One of the great Chiefs here in the Northwest was Chief Seattle. He was leader of both the Suquamish and Duwamish Tribes. He arose to his leadership as a result of being distingusihed for his action and skills. He wanted both culture to exised together. Chief Seatlle died June 7 1866 on the Suquamish Res. at Port Madison in Kitsap County, WA. The Suquamish tribe honors Chief Seattle each third week of Aug. It is a great time. If anyone gets the chance to be there you will not be disappointed. The Only Chief to lead two Tribes-here in the Northwest