At a time when Europeans already had a long history of violent contact with Native people, Lewis and Clark made most of their journey in peace. Joseph Bruchac clarkcontacteuropean Change image and share on social
Very good records exist about the Trail of Tears. Journals and other records kept by Cherokees and non-Indians tell such things as which people were where on which day. Joseph Bruchac cherokeedayexist Change image and share on social
I don't recall exactly when I first began reading about Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery, but I suspect that it was in fourth grade. Joseph Bruchac beginclarkcorps Change image and share on social
Every year, I travel extensively in the autumn and the spring. I set most of the winter and summer aside for my family and my own tribal relatives. But during that traveling time, I often find myself visiting other native communities around the continent - perhaps a dozen or more each year. Joseph Bruchac autumncommunitycontinent share on social
To begin with, I want to tell a good story, a story that people will listen to and that they'll think this is true, even if it is a story that might be defined as - as myth or legend or even fanciful. Joseph Bruchac begindefinefanciful Change image and share on social
One of the things I've been taught by Native American elders is the importance of patience, of waiting to do things when the time is right. Joseph Bruchac americanelderhave Change image and share on social
I grew up in the small town of Greenfield Center, New York, which is in the foothills of the Adirondacks not far from the city of Saratoga Springs. It is a place I love, close to the forests and the mountains. Joseph Bruchac adirondackcentercity share on social
The Cherokees tried to do everything within the law and wished only to live in peace on their own lands. Yet they were cheated out of their birthright and treated as if they were less than human. Joseph Bruchac birthrightcheatcherokee Change image and share on social
My grandfather, Jesse Bowman, was of Abenaki Indian descent. He could barely read and write, but I remember him as one of the kindest people I ever knew. I followed him everywhere. He showed me how to walk quietly in the woods and how to fish. Joseph Bruchac abenakibarelybowman share on social
The Trail of Tears should teach all of us the importance of respect for others who are different from ourselves and compassion for those who have difficulties. Joseph Bruchac compassiondifficultyimportance Change image and share on social