Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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Excerpt from John Trudell's 1980 Thanks Giving Day speech.

Spoken words by the late, great poet-activist #JohnTrudell. Stellar images highlight John's words.

“We are a spirit, we are a natural part of the earth, and all of our ancestors, all of our relations who have gone to the spirit world, they are here with us. That’s power.”
~ John Trudell.

For more on John see "Time Dreams" - The Pines featuring John Trudell & Quiltman - Official Music Video
youtu.be/fRTMe_EPgSM
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View the Full Show on YouTube:
John Trudell - Take Back Earth
youtu.be/ZgPTQHgIFAM
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Tags: Power, Energy, Spirit, Activism, Nature, Earth, Environmentalism, Peace, John Trudell, Resistance,
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YouTube Link
youtu.be/lZdby4qKkMg
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