Speeches

An interesting collection of historical speeches from various nations, time periods, and speakers.  What have indigenous people said in the past?
  • Fathers, after the insinuations of the commandant of Detroit, I accepted your invitation with distrust, and measured my route with trembling feet toward this 'Council of Fire.'  Your reception proves his falsehood, and that my fears were groundless.  Truth and him have been a long time enemies.
  • Brothers of the Six Nations: We heard you yesterday.  You shall soon hear our reply.  We are pleased that the council fire is established at this place by our

  • "I have seen two generations of my people die. Not a man of the two generations is alive now but myself. I know the difference between peace and war better