The earth is our mother. She should not be disturbed by hoe or plough. We want only to subsist on what she freely gives us.
– Chief Joseph
In reply to Indian agent’s proposal that the Nez Perces should move to a reservation and become farmers, 1877.
The earth is our mother. She should not be disturbed by hoe or plough. We want only to subsist on what she freely gives us.
– Chief Joseph