“We’re the Human Beings” – Quote by John Trudell

„We’re not Indians and we’re not Native Americans. We’re older than both concepts. We’re the people, we’re the human beings.“

John TrudellJohn Trudell on Indigenous identity, self-determination, and human dignity beyond externally imposed labels.
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John Trudell was a Native American activist, musician, and actor.

John Trudell challenges external labels and emphasizes the identity and humanity of Indigenous peoples.


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John Trudell quote about being human beings beyond labels

John Trudell (1946–2015) was a political activist in the North American Indigenous movement, as well as a musician and actor. He participated in the occupation of Alcatraz, joined the American Indian Movement, and served as its chairman from 1973 to 1979 or 1980. After a fire at his father-in-law’s house killed his wife, three children, and mother-in-law, Trudell suspected that the fire had been set by the FBI.

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