First Nations Quotes

“These are the lessons of being human, being vulnerable, and seeking wholeness with all that is. They are part of the pathway to power. The power lies in the wisdom and understanding of one’s role in the Great Mystery, and in honouring every little thing as a teacher. The lessons taught are eternal and forever forthcoming. If the learning is over, so is the magic and the life.”
― Jamie Sams, Medicine Cards: The Discovery of Power Through the Ways of Animals

“Earth Belongs to The Natives (Sonnet 2401)

We cannot abolish systemic persecution
without dismantling systemic privilege.
You cannot wipe the slate clean, but you can
take the responsibility and stand to heal.

Colonizers are the second class citizens,
every land first belongs to the indigenous.
Landback is the mother of all movements,
it contains the plight of all First Humans.

Women are indigenous to their own body,
Palestinians are indigenous to palestine;
uncultured crowns and criminal uncles
have no jurisdiction over our Earthright.

Earth belongs to the Natives, settlers are
welcome, but as participant, not head of state.
Somos indígenas, somos indomables -
you can make us houseless, but never homeless.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Sonnets From The Mountaintop

“Earth belongs to the Natives, settlers are welcome, but as participant, not head of state. Somos indígenas, somos indomables - you can make us houseless, but never homeless.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Sonnets From The Mountaintop

“Wisdom isn’t about knowing everything... it's knowing what matters to your community.”
― Dean Foley

“Sustainability isn't a trend - it's the cornerstone of our ancestors' teachings.”
― Dean Foley

“To move forward, we must respect the wisdom of those who walked before us.”
― Dean Foley

“The measure of success in community development is durability, not headlines.”
― Dean Foley

“Every sustainable decision today honours future generations.”
― Dean Foley

“Impact doesn't require loud voices, just purposeful ones.”
― Dean Foley

“A community's strength grows when we blend traditional wisdom with new ideas.”
― Dean Foley

“Real innovation is accessible - it benefits everyone, not just a privileged few.”
― Dean Foley

“The true test of innovation is whether it nurtures the community’s collective wellbeing.”
― Dean Foley

“Real impact comes from actions measured by lasting change, not temporary applause.”
― Dean Foley

“A strategy is only good if the community sees tangible and sustainable results.”
― Dean Foley

“If your idea benefits people without harming the planet, you're already ahead.”
― Dean Foley

“Results speak louder than promises - community empowerment thrives on evidence.”
― Dean Foley

“Solutions that work are more valuable than brilliant theories.”
― Dean Foley

“We must prioritise effectiveness over elegance in community solutions.”
― Dean Foley

“What matters isn't how innovative an idea is, but how well it sustainably serves the community.”
― Dean Foley

“Effective action is always better than beautiful rhetoric.”
― Dean Foley

“Our communities deserve practical solutions, not just inspiring speeches.”
― Dean Foley

“Actions delivering genuine outcomes sustainably are always better than ambitious inaction.”
― Dean Foley

“Real change happens when we prioritise community wellbeing above economic returns, and honour wisdom over convenience.”
― Dean Foley

“Sustainable transformation is driven by placing community needs above profit-driven motives, and wisdom above easy solutions.”
― Dean Foley

“Our economies aren't designed around profits or politics; they're centered around community.”
― Dean Foley

“First Nations community development focuses neither on capitalist profits nor communist controls, but on community outcomes.”
― Dean Foley

“Our entrepreneurship isn't capitalism or communism; it's practical results centred around community wellbeing and sustainable development.”
― Dean Foley

“First Nations entrepreneurship moves beyond capitalist profit motives and communist bureaucracy, embracing success defined by community wellbeing.”
― Dean Foley

“First Nations development challenges capitalist and communist structures made for elites, creating paths toward genuine community success.”
― Dean Foley

“Colonizers are the second class citizens,
every land first belongs to the indigenous.
Landback is the mother of all movements,
it contains the plight of all First Humans.

Women are indigenous to their own body,
Palestinians are indigenous to palestine;
uncultured crowns and criminal uncles
have no jurisdiction over our Earthright.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Sonnets From The Mountaintop