Vine Deloria, Jr. quotes

Vine Deloria Jr. was a prominent Native American author, theologian, historian, and activist. His groundbreaking work challenged Western views of indigenous peoples and their cultures. Deloria's influential books, such as "Custer Died for Your Sins” and "God Is Red," continue to shape the discourse on Native American rights and sovereignty. As a leading voice in the American Indian movement, Deloria advocated for self-determination and cultural preservation. Learn more about Vine Deloria Jr.'s legacy and contributions to indigenous rights.

When asked by an anthropologist what the Indians called America before the white man came, an Indian said simply, "Ours."

- Vine Deloria, Jr.

Western civilization, unfortunately, does not link knowledge and morality but rather, it connects knowledge and power and makes them equivalent.

- Vine Deloria, Jr.