Ten Bears, born in 1790 and died on November 23, 1872, was a mysterious figure with an unknown profession and identity.
“Any good thing you say to me shall not be forgotten. I shall carry it as near to my heart as my children, and it shall be as often on my tongue as the name of the Great Spirit.” HeartChildrenSpiritNamesMy HeartGood ThingsForgottenTongueMy ChildrenNativeNative AmericanGreat Spirit Author:Ten Bears
“Great Spirit-I want no blood upon my land to stain the grass. I want it all clear and pure, and I wish it so, that all who go through among my people may find it peaceful when they come, and leave peacefully when they go.” PeopleWantMaySpiritWishJusticeClearBloodLandPureSocial JusticePeacefulGrassStainsGreat Spirit Author:Ten Bears
“You said that you wanted to put us upon a reservation, to build us houses and make us medicine lodges. I was born where there were no enclosures and everything drew a free breath. I want to die there and not within walls.” WantSaidWantedDiesHouseFearBornAtheismWallBreathsMedicineRageWanting To DieReservationsLodgesI Want To DieEnclosure Author:Ten Bears
“Its sad that governments are chiefed by the double tongues.” GovernmentTongueOutlaw Author:Ten Bears
