"I will always remember him as a generous,
unassuming man
who always put his people first."
-Tommy Thomson, Secretary, Department
of
Health and Human Services-
The Late Merle
Wayne Boyd
Long time Advocate for Tribal Rights
and Sovereignty
Second Chief of the Sac and Fox Nation
(June 17, 1940 - May 26, 2003)
The last daily
reading, read by Hubert on 10/10/01 Humbled
"Before I was Humbled I went Astray; But now I keep your word. If suffering
comes my way, O God, may
I receive it as a means of being drawn
closer to you, of learning your
love, of will, even as so many of
your children have learned our ways
through the school of humility. Amen"
The Late Hubert Markishtum
Long time Advocate for Tribal Rights
and Sovereignty
(October 14, 1923 - October 10, 2001)
"No right is more sacred to a nation, to a people, than
the right to freely determine
its social, economic, political and
cultural future without external interference.
The fullest
expression of this right occurs
when a nation freely governs itself".
The Late Joseph B. DeLaCruz
Long time Advocate for Tribal Rights
and Sovereignty
Former President, Quinault Nation 1972-1993
(July 16, 1937 - April 16, 2000)
"Tallakson was a friend and counselor to all.
His dedication to others was frequently
exhibited as his advice and
confidence were constantly
sought by friends and colleagues".
The Late Joe
Tallakson
Long time Advocate for Tribal Rights
and Sovereignty
(May 9, 1943 - December 22, 1994)
"Raynette spent most of her adult life advocating for tribal sovereignty and treaty rights.
She started her career in 1969 as a receptionist for the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
In 1989, she became one of the very first “Self-Governance Coordinators” in Indian
Country and served that capacity until 1994. In that capacity, she successfully
championed and lobbied for permanent legislation which has since made
self-governance the standard among Indian
Tribes throughout the country"
The Late Raynette Lynn Finkbonner
Long time Advocate for Tribal Rights
and Sovereignty
“tf-uch-seen-el-wit”
“lash-high-hit (Descendent of the stars)”
(May 24, 1943 - December 26, 2003)
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