“Those were exciting times — a lot of positive action went down with a really good community. I probably would have moved there, but I’m really not made for those winters.” – John Trudell on being president of Minneapolis-based American Indian Movement
“That whole time is honestly just a vague memory to me now. But I think the occupation, and the work of AIM at that time rekindled the spirit within native people and awareness for our plight. That sparked everything that came after it.”
“The government had every reason to cover it up then, and they still have every reason to.” – The Fire.
“I knew I wasn’t a singer, but I had these lines that felt like they could be put over music.”
“He even brought George Harrison to come see me perform one night. Bob was just really cool to us and gave us credibility amongst other artists, when we really didn’t fit in anywhere.” – On Dylan
“There weren’t enough positive roles I wanted to do. I don’t begrudge the native actors who take roles that don’t really further our cause, because if they’re actors by trade, they have to take the work and make a living. I’m not an actor by trade, though, so I don’t have to do those roles if I don’t want to.” – On acting.
“It’s not the getting-high kind of hemp, it’s the kind of hemp that can change and really save the world, I think. It’s environmentally friendly, and it can be friendly to industry.” – On supporting hemp.
“It’s brought out the fight in me. That should tell you something.” – On supporting hemp. ~