1989 - American Indian Activist Russell Means testifies at Senate Hearing
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- Опубликовано: 23 окт 2012
- From the C-SPAN Video Library - Mr. Means harshly criticizes the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian leadership of reservations. Russell Means died October 22 at the age of 72. This was his first of six appearances on C-SPAN. Entire Hearing: www.c-span.org/video/?5987-1/...
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I’d like to see a Native American President one day.
Agochoa..........Beautiful thought !.............something that will be sure to happen if it gets into our collective
consciousness.............so, keep spreading the word.........keep mentioning it to people every day to get it into our consciousness. That's what it takes because conscIousness IS CREATIVE i.e. what is in our minds will happen .. ........according to the Law of Attraction. .
I agree,,! If only God can answer our prayers,, right now..
How has there never been one? They don't follow the evil ways of the world, therefore wouldn't be accepted well. Without the devil involved things would be so different ugggh
Such a good idea. This land is their land.
@Zeek Banistor How many women,children and babies just new born babies, did the white eyes kill on the Trail of Tears??? We have gangs killing, but they are killing their own also. So what's the differ?The world is a sad place. Be happy when my time is ready.
People dislike what he is saying because he is speaking the truth. truth hurts
The truth he told was just a tiny fraction of the true tragic history. He was being nice, pleading for understanding and respect from the people who should've never ever had more authority over this land than the natives. This is their land.
Truth hurts, but truth must be told.
'When they first arrived, they had the Bible and we had the land. They said to us: close your eyes and pray. So we closed our eyes and prayed. When we opened our eyes, we had the Bible and they had the land.' ~ Native American Chief
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@@fatherfred3946 You said; 'When they first arrived, they had the Bible and we had the land. They said to us: close your eyes and pray. So we closed our eyes and prayed. When we opened our eyes, we had the Bible and they had the land.' ~ Native American Chief
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I said; "Truth hurts, isn't it?"
@@mrsalwaysright6478 Like I read it somewhere, why not let Native Americans have Europe, since Europeans have had both North & South America Continents; a fair deal?
May I ask if you care to know the fact that the Second Amendment in the USA was historically put in place in American Constitution, mainly to encourage slaughtering indigenous Native American people, in order to take over their homeland. Moreover, the hidden mega genocide of indigenous Native Americans, and their population in Continents of America 500 yrs ago was around 15 millions, while European population in Europe was around 25 millions.Today, Native Americans population at 15 million, while European population, in Continents of America + Europe, is a staggering 'ONE BILLION'! For instance, 200 years ago here in the USA, around 3 million Germans came, and now there are 65 millions German-Americans; while 150 years ago, around 2 millions Irish came, and now there are 45 million Irish-Americans. While 500 years ago there were estimated to be 5 to 6 millions indigenous Native Americans in the USA, before Christopher Columbus arrived, today there are only around 2 million indigenous Native Americans survived.
Imagine this scenario, if Native American people cross the Atlantic, invade and Colonize Europe, and slaughter most Europeans, and put the remaining populations in tiny reservations, for 500 long years. How would Europeans feel about it? Think about it. All they need is their beloved motherlands back, the lands that their ancestors forebears had lived through thick and thin, endured through hardships and all for generations. Besides, indigenous Native Americans in Colonized lands of Anglo British, Spaniard and others are more of the same. Kill the indigenous Natives and whoever is left, marginalize them and create artificial poverty, once that poverty becomes crime and drinking, the media points to the poor and blames them to continue to stigmatize the 'other' community, scumbags, etc. Amazing fact that Indigenous Natives had built such great civilizations as Mayan, Inca and Aztec without outside help, and all from the scratch, and all on their own, since they had been cut off from the rest of the world for ten of thousand of years. In other words, they actually are great and proud people.
Imagine what it would be like today if Native Americans had possessed some sort of nuclear weapons to defend themselves, and their beloved motherlands from invaders Colonizers? The answer is they would still have their own beloved motherlands, plus their population comparable to that of European population.
In my humble opinion, it's about time to decolonize the Colonized lands, and return it to rightful owners Native American people. Remember, notorious global cardinal crimes the West has committed, and benefited a great deals, such as Slavery & Colonialism had long been over, why on earth is this another notorious Colonization still lingering on?
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TRUTH! What An Articulate Man. I Would Have Liked To Talk With Him. My Heart Goes Out To The Lakota People, The Women And Children! And The American Indian Nations Still Alive! I Will Pray To The Great Spirit For Protection, Proper Action, Change. As Well As For The Land The Sacred Land Of The People! May Abundance Flow Thru The Rivers And Creeks And May Your Souls Feel The Warmth Of The Sun! All My Respect.
Incredible presentation. We have lost this type of leader. I wish every American could hear his words. RIP.
He wasn't a leader he was a rat and an abuser. Wish I could have gotten my hands on him he wouldn't have been lying for long🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕
U should read his biography. He wasn't the leader you think he was. Everyone can look bold and tough at these congressional meetings.
What happened to him ?
Money lives matters🤷🤷
We have not lost this type of leader in America, racist whyte people just suppress and oppress them labels them as crazy and erratic when they speak facts and against w supremacy and also they don't teach real history of Black and Brown leaders in America.
My name is Shawn LaForce and I am a PROUD Mohawk..My family is from Oka, Ontario, Canada and after seeing this today for the very first time, I would just like to personally thank you for your courage and dedication to insure that our culture was not lost forever..They tried to bury us, but they didn't realize, we are the seeds ❤
Your people will never be buried. I hate what The white man did to your people. Trail of tears 😢
They will never understand the true owners of this land is the indigenous
We are still here
“We’re allowed to be anything we want to be except Indians” That line had me in tears..
👍
Reqrel
Raqualconvantes is there a reason that the indian man wears jewelry in their ears?
That's all we want to be
That line made our hearts cry out to our ancestors. As an African born in Amerikkka we have a similar plight.
I'm 31 years old, I hate public school education. I am ashamed that I was never taught about this great man.
As am I
do good
I bet they never taught you the english sold hitler the book on his master race either he called it his “bible”
Joshua Carlos dont worry America had there part in the practical side of the book
Yeah I'm 33. Never gave a shit about history until college. Luckily my professor was a cool, loving husband and father that cared so much for education.
He was something else. This man spoke so eloquently and truthfully that it still resonates today.
And he fathered at least a dozen kids that he didn't raise with underage mothers. Does that also sound like a leader and father you could admire?
Nothing is as it seems in this life. Everything is an illusion.
@@giq8747almost as bad as the 45th president of the U.S.
@@GiancarloVespucci all of them are corrupt. Everything and everyone in this life is a p.o.s. except Jesus.
@@GiancarloVespucci I voted for him twice, but he's still dirty, but better than any dumbocrat by a mile. All of them are filthy. Anyone trying to be president is not in it for "the People," let's be honest here.
We Irish love the Native American. We will never forget your kindness to the Irish people, R.I.P Mr Russell. ❤😢
I’d like to google this a little further, but is there something in particular you meant by this comment regarding the connection between Native and Irish folk?
@@RollForever88 There was a big loss of food and Native American's donated to them in there time of need even tho they didn't have much. They still gave them money, There's a statue in Ireland to remember there kind support.
they looked pissed cause they were listening to a smart indian
bless his soul .
He’s Sioux not Indian
@@milo1983 the white american people called them native american or american indian (the real owner of the land of the america) white people thought they were from asia and migrated in america thats why they called them indians, spanish people also used to call us filipino a indian or indio and negro.
@@ikilledfiddymen2275 we are American Indians.that is the legal term
@@ikilledfiddymen2275 more specifically Oglala Lakota
@@erljohnlarrobis1898 yup the legal term in American Indian
We should have a Native History month dedicated to the real Americans🇺🇸 🐺
Many thanks but I don't see that happening they are to busy celebrating Columbus day which is the day Native people call Indigenous People Day and honor our ancestors of Turtle Island.
@@jojohughes1046 Let's have a white history month to celebrate the race that brought the industrial revolution and most inventions that the world enjoys
Trevor Hall you should have had a Native American President by now .
February is BLACK history month, not Native American. Our history month is November, the month that holds your "thanksgiving" none the less.
@@jayandrew2854 Sorry you got conquered.
I am a mix blood Cherokee. Russell Means was my friend. I am blessed to have known him in this time of the world. Incredible human being. RIP
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Yes he was an incredible human being.
He died?! R.i.P
Fortunate to read your experience - these great people are so few it’s quite a miracle to know him. Thank you
Had no clue who this man was, just stopped and listened to his speech.
Very powerful.
Look at those sickening Senators' expressions !
John McCain looks seriously constipated.
Trump. 7-03-2000. M
Live President Trump.
@@jimegan6783 🤣🤣🤣
Those are the ones who represent colonialism and imperialism, what do you expect? Time to restore harmony: ruclips.net/video/ELjgTs7BFC4/видео.html
Obassi Van ?
Look at all their faces..Filled with the expression of ignorance..Like It is painful to sit there and listen to intelligence..
Absolutely
They know exactly what they have done , even though not present wen there Mason demonic great×4 grandparents where the ones that organized, executed and conquered , but they continue there gparents activity on a chair.
If we could only hear their thoughts,,, nah, their faces say it all: “where’s a sniper when we need one.”
I'm not sure McCain was smug. He looked intent on listening even agreeing in body language to what Russell was saying.
I see repugnant evil on their faces
What a phenomenal speech for American Indians! I love how this video is up on RUclips so the whole world can see & hear the words of wisdom moment of truth. Always remember to fight for your own freedom & fight for your rights to speak your mind with your own words, actions, and opinions. Where is the full story video? Rememory watching the full video when I was in elementary school (23) years ago.
With this extremely insightful talk I have learned the hidden agenda of all politicians; “I’m the most important!” He’s absolutely right, that is an embarrassment. It’s supposed to be about all of us
As a Native American Indian. When he said “My Own Language” it brought so much pride
Custer had it coming
Pride from a trampled and dominated group? That cute!
Cool. Enjoy your yurt.
What tf are you taking about there over 500 distinct Native American languages spoken. I’ll be the first to say everything he said was correct but he was speaking his own language. Unless you’re from the same tribe it’s very unlikely you 2 have the same language
Look at the faces😂 of the Senators- only neglect, digust, not understanding nothing, a big cloud of unpenetratable fog in and around their brains and souls . . .
Im a typical white guy and not a native but I would vote this MAN in as President.
Epic intelligence.
Thanks
ivy and roses I've said the same thing. I am Native American but... that's not why I would vote for him. It's what he stands for. Actions speak louder than words! Thx for your kind words!
He had authored few books as well.
Agree totally!
@@lionlight777 He is a pretender!
They're exceptionally intelligent and some of the best athletes I've ever played against
He is still a great warrior for all American Indians, even with his passing. I remember when all this was happening, RIP ❤ until we meet again
Great actor too.
We need more strong leaders like Russel Means to change our government, our ways of life, and fight for our rights, spiritually, peacefully, and rationally.
I'm from the reservation called "Standoff" in Alberta, Canada. Both my parents are 100% Blackfoot , I'm so greatful to know I'm full blooded Indian, born 1975
I am Swan Creek Ojibwe on my father's side of the family (clan is Turtle/Bear). I have Blackfoot ancestry on my mother's side of the family;however, the tribe and clan was lost to time and I only know the name of my Blackfoot grandmother by the name of Nancy. Grandma Nancy died an old woman in the 1940s. I got the privilege of seeing an old black and white photo of her with her adult son a few years back.
Anyways, how are things going in your area? Have COVID-19 restrictions been eased? Things in my area are getting better regarding COVID-19 restrictions but we still have to wear masks in places like grocery stores. Hope that you remain safe and well.
Baamaapii 👋🏻
Hi! ✋ my Brother .... Chippewa. Living TO Canada......Blessings!
Isn't saying full blooded another way of saying pure blooded?
@@flexgunship6345 Yes.
I am not from America and have always had a deep respect for the native Indians from when I was a child . For me they are the real people of America !
It's a shame that he was talking to a board of evil men. They didn't hear one word he said.
poor ppl are never listening by anybody! america is freemason corporations..
Exactly !!!! The rothchilds paid the U.S. army to slaughter them. They could care less .
They have never listened and they never will. The elite will never stop until they control everything in our lives..... Damn, they already do...
@Zeek Banistor You do know that not all the history you have talked about is 100%.. Yeah, a lot of it is. However there was women who was very prominent in Native American culture. Not all tribes wared with others WITHOUT reason. No different than Europe. Europeans could be really brutal with each other as well. Just remember history is written by the victors. Read up on the Iroquois Confederation, its an eye opener. Also Andrew Jackson a democrat signed the Indian removal act. Why? Because they was to much like the rest of white American culture at the time. Including Cherokee Senators and congressmen. The democrat elite couldn't have that now could they?? LOL..
@Zeek Banistor by civilization you mean black enslavement and ignorant striking of resources resulting in polluted land for a cancer rot society? yeah they brought it alright.
It’s an honor to listen to him speak.
Brother Russell Means has been a pillar of strength for his people and may his memory never fade
Look all them politicians nothing but a bunch of snakes rest in peace Russell Means you will never be forgotten
Neil Davis - Amen!!!
PSALMS 58:3. The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray from birth, speaking lies. NOW WHO IS THE PSALM OF SOLOMON TALKING ABOUT? THE SAME ONES WHO HAS STOLEN EVERYTHING!
I swear I posted before reading any other comments..sad but so
Every Single politcian is more than a Rat than a snake! Fuck this sort of humans...
I was thinking the same thing when the camera zoomed in on them politicians. They had the devil in their eyes.👍
People thinks that English is an American language.Thanks for showing us what a real American language sounds like, it is beautiful.
guantanameraish
It’s his peoples language.. not American at all
Yet the majority of his speech except the intro was in English..
Al Rivers
Maybe cause congress doesn’t know the language he used in the intro
@@wizmcee8121 Native American is the only American, English is from England, European.
guantanameraish
Natives were never American.
Colonizers coined that term.
They just had their own language.
And English got popular because of trading
My heart breaks for the Indians they truly are the true native of this country !
He spoke the truth. R.i.p.😢
They almost morphed into their Lizard Skins when He said He Prayed for them every day.
Lmao I saw that
@@zacharywade4854 whenever I catch something like that it reminds of just how powerful Love is when compared to Corruption.
lol I like that one ...illiminati lizards
Lol
EXACTLY
Wow! He's so beautiful! He speaks in honor & truth!
no he doesn't only half truths
I agree 💯 percent 👍 thank Russell for being our voice 👏
@@shanehester5317 yeah yeah whatever
@@shanehester5317 you mean like the white man did for over 400 yrs.,may God give wisdom to the native American affairs. I only 16th precinct of native blood but have much pride in it.
Jessica Moore
I have shed many tears in light of the shameful way our people have been mistreated for so long and it continues to this day. My father was one of the natives that fought for our country and later worked to find jobs for our people. 😢 May he rest in peace. ❤
Lmao what a victim stfu you poor baby
It was always your country, the colonist should have been ejected, but it was not in your peoples destiny my sister!
@@allykhan8594( Sister) 😉 but thank you.
@@ladonakirkwood9995 sorry!
@@ladonakirkwood9995 The Great spirit, the 1 True God, destine this, Your Righteous people will be together again in another place, uncorruptable place; paradise, therein they shall abide forever.
I listened to this man for many years....he understands our constitution better than many americans do.
He is correct in everything he said!!!!
I wish, I could live to see a native American US president.
Raw Carrillo or a good president, basing election off race alone is absurd
@@robertallen9570 A good Native American US President.
Buff PrayingMantis most likely will never happen
@@robertallen9570 If you say so...ciao.
That wouldn't not matter because the system is corrupt
Just look at their faces they don’t care about anything he’s saying.
That's true because they don't care and never will. When they have a salary,ordinary people could just dreaming about, they just "torturing me day" or "another gruesome day at work" this is the mind of the people this brave and proud man Russell M. Speaking to. And it's chocking how arrogance and ignorance/ignorance and arrogance goe's hand in hand. What the US government and politic does for USA is like the nazi did before ww2, and what Israel do in its eria, USA, Israel and UK is a dictatorship that SS controlling, and yes the infamous SS. And listen to this zionist's and nazist's cooperated with each other long before ww2 and ww1, the ordinary jew has nothing to do with zionist's, like ordinary people in the west has nothing to do with nazi's but nazism and zionism is infact the SS, the ZIONAZISM is OWO (one world order) or what they say is true name (O:1*UP1PO) united people 1 planet order. And it's so sad, they have no right to do so. But we can fight back before it's too late.
Gertrude Simpson-Collins The crooks never care about anyone talking and what is going on. They are there just for themselves thinking they will live forever.
....just like they don't care about what any of their constituents say. Banana Republic. Right in our faces. ...and you wanna know what's worse? We don't care that they don't care. That will be our demise.....
Gertrude Simpson-Collins - Don’t worry if they are not listening, we out here in the world are listening and take to heart every word that is being spoken by this wise intelligent humble man. Bless you Russell Means in love. RIP. Kia Kaha (Stay Strong) from New Zealand 🇳🇿
They won't look at him at all shame on u God bless u teach them and never shut up about this culture
The loss of Russell Mean was a huge blow to the resistance ..... Thank you , Uncle, I do appreciate your teaching and words of knowledge. Yááhèèát.
Wow, what an example of manhood and what a conscious human being exemplifies. Thank you and your leadership is sorely missed.
It pains me to hear him speak. So much pain and yet I know he comes with love and patience.
Ookkkk8t
@@lottie.loves.lions3113 huh?
So true are gentlemen I hope Congress he Rd him.
It’s not painful. It’s angering. He’s simply asking to be given what is his and left the fuck alone. His people cannot survive otherwise. Don’t feel pity, or pain, feel hatred for a system that refuses a basic, simple request from those that deserve to make it and are left unanswered.
LaMortEtLamour Okay. And that has fuck all to do with what I said. Good job.
The look on his wife's face through his testimony moves me. She tells a story without saying a word. So much Dignity despite what has been brought on Natives.
She is not his wife, she is Roland Kekahbah's wife. Twila Martin Kekahbah, a member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa/Ojibway/Anishinaabay Tribe in North Central North Dakota. During this video she was our Tribal Chairperson.
@@permwallette8104 thank you. Always wondered who she was., Knee it wasn’t his wife thought it was someone he worked with
I was thinking the same thing too! A beautiful proud women. I love that I have alot of Indian in me.
yep especially when he brings up specific instances of corruption that are occurring, she is remembering specific things that happened in her own life
@@metningsniva3856 yes
This man is an incredible speaker! I see from other comments that he has passed. RIP
As a Palestinian, absolutely everything he said resonates with. Long live the First Nations ❤
i just wanna say, i am so sorry for your people :( i wish all of your relatives, friends and those closest to you who are in gaza are okay.
as a native person, this type of repeated genocide and erasure of people breaks my heart. it's unfair, and cruel to see this colonial mindset still be practised for the sake of "power" and "land".
bless your heart
Native Americans were called "savages," yet ask yourself again, "Who are the savages?"
Doubo Doubo W European kingdoms fighting eachother for expansion and control. They are no different. Ethnic shift is happening right now and they cant stop it.
The white. Period. LOL
You're not the only ones called savages. They called so called African Americans that too.
They called us savages to but stole us anyway to clean there houses fuck us and let they children drink our milk and I can go on and still sabotage us and make documentries and say we pull the race card. Curses are real it was and is a curse and when we inherit the earth things will change
Ones who murdered men women and children on both sides. Equal atrocities occured, checkmate.
Take a close look at those steaming piles we call Congressmen. They're all smirking and looking down their nose at this great warrior like he's some kind of joke. Even though Mr.Means is one of the most intelligent men ever to address Congress and an eloquent speaker, I seriously doubt they heard anything he said. Not a single person on that committee is worthy enough to lick his boots.
The truth hurts and that is the reason for their smirks.
Notice that fucking Walrus Mcain sitting there glaring. Did he have 4 chins on him or only 3.
+heartfire451 You mean John "SONGBIRD" McCain? Read what he did (as a presumed hot-shot admiral baby's boy) on the USS Forrestal. Or the "hero" POW in the Hanoi Hilton, with more emphasis on Hilton.
Over 30 propaganda tapes now in Russian KGB vaults.
I miss you Russel.
You got it 180 degrees wrong there fool. Russel Means the hero and John Mcain the fake war hero actually shitty pilot and admiral's son who loved napalming villagers and dangerous hot dogging and crashing.
I heard this speech of Russell Means on the web 1989 and I was very impressed with his truth and his honesty. And the fact that he was an advocate for his people. My sadness is that I never met him or listen to him speak in person. I have a great respect for this Native American Warrior. Rest in peace Russell Means your words are etched in the heart of many. I have always had the deepest respect for the Native American Indian. And I know in my heart you would not blame all for what some do. I was raised very spiritual. And I truly understand the plight of the Native American Indians. Rest in peace.Thank You🙏🎉
I am very grateful to you for sharing your words of truth. Bless you and your clans.
His suggestions are only just. He’s not asking for anything other than what’s deserved. Natives should be heard.
I agree, except if you watch the senators expressions, he's not being heard, he's being tolerated. "All men are created equal" should apply to the Indian nations also.
We deserve humanity and dignity you ass you grow the fuck up!
Joe Schmo lol says the little white kid who has never STRUGGLED
Joe Schmo considering you JUST MADE THIS ACCOUNT YOU ARE AS FAKE AS CAN BE
Joe Schmo Lmao Says the Weak little white boy who can Only parrot what is said to him 🥱
R.I.P. RUSSELL MEANS
R.I.P. CRAZY HORSE
LAKOTA NATION FOREVER
I am so angry that of government treat my people native Americans Cherokee because I am Cherokee and father full Cherokee I dam proud of it.
Dead and gone!
Bullshitt to this man of abuse and lies.
It gives me chills to hear the words and language when he or anyone native speaks it's wonderful to hear
Thanks mate!
I love how he called them a sleazy government right in front of their faces and how his wife just laughed 😂
She wrote that piece 😁
I iget sick inside how our Sleazy,yes Sleazy Government has taken advantage of Native Americans and their Land.Our Government is corrupt,and filled with greed.Our Native Americans have suffered decades,and are still stealing from them to this day.
id rather just have a chief, fuck a president. fuck alcohol.
@@wateriscrazy
There's GREAT REASON'S why ALCOHOL is forbidden in Islam!
It's an Arabic derived word... That refers to the JINN-SHAYATEEN 🧞♂️
When one drink's alcohol they can easily have theur Central Nervous System's hijacked by the DEMONIC JINN called Shayateen who are called upon my the sorcerer's to manipulate mind's and bodies to do what they want, giving them the false impression that they are in complete CONTROL over humanity! Muslim's pray 🖐🏻 5 time's a day to repel all their MAGIC SPELL'S!
The QURAN'S RECITATION'S SOUND RESONANCES ARE ANTI-MAGIC!
Basically SUPERSONIC BLOOD THIRSTY MOSQUITO REPELLENT!
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Thanks. Russell. Means for standing up for The American Indian
WRONG..The "Native" people of America..
The American Indians are black Indigenous of 20, 000 yrs ago. He is Native American who came only 7,000 yrs ago.
@@chiquitabonita3018 Interesting information! I would like to k ow more.
@@stoneylive80justice38 1 Book at the Library of Congress is "A popular History of the Americas in Aboriginal Times". Copies are in stores and internet.
He is neither American, nor Indian. He is not Indian since Indians are from India. He is not American since his people were here before America was a country. The proper name should be "Native Inhabitant".
I'm still here standing with you Uncle.
I’m a Roma gypsy and I have huge respect for natives my heart and soul is with them ! Even tho I’m not a native this guy had me in tears because I can feel their pain so much my people went through the same things as them just the difference was we wasn’t tortured slaved mass murdered on our own lands ! They were mass murdered tortured to death in their own land ! They are so strong mentally they are true survivors ! May the most high give this nation more power strength unity what ever they need ! Natives are true human beings ! They suffering is unacceptable in this day and age ! Governments should give them more power more help ! God bless all the natives tribes out there 🙏 🤲 ❤ 💪🏼 👑
This man is so well educated I could listen to him rant for hours
My mom met him years ago at a powwow, he played Chingachgook in Last of the Mohicans. True badass and he has a son who has followed his footsteps, another activist and artist. A’ho
@@lizlika1227 yeah right.. I personally knew this fool.. He is a great bullpooper..
✊MESCALERO!! 😁
We agree! Many of us carry on his work to this day!
@@lizlika1227 What important words, a true leader.
Im lucky my parents still thought me how to speak our tribe language.
Seb. S that’s amazing. What language is it?
Good. Now you can focus on your English which is pathetic.
@Jose Gonzalez you are aware that national identity has nothing to do with "race", right?
I hope it was Hebrew; because that's your original language my brother
You are lucky. Thank your parents. I am Irish so I have no personal experience with what Mr. Means speaks about. However I needed to learn Spanish because I was going to Latin America to study and do research. I was shocked when I saw the students in my first Spanish class in the U.S. More than half the class was made up of Mexican American students whose parents were afraid to teach them Spanish. Their parents had been hit by their public school teachers if they were “caught” speaking Spanish. If they spoke English with any Spanish accent they would be turned down for jobs etc. So there I sat in Spanish class along with many people who had Mexican/Spanish names and who bore the traits of their ancestor’s faces as we learned the Spanish alphabet, conjugated verbs and memorized vocabulary with people who could have easily grown up bilingual and saved all of that trouble
How well spoken this man is you can tell he loves his people we are all of the same tribe humans human beings we love we hurt we succeed we fail we get back up God bless
Magnificent man!
True American hero fighting for freedom. God bless this wise man
What an eloquent speaker and man. This video should have been shown when Mc Cain was running for President, would have shown who he really was just through body language and facial expressions. I am saddened to understand just what has been done to the Native Americans and what continues to be done to them. The American Indians seem to be the only ones who don’t sell out for cash.
John McCains look says it all......lookin down his smug nose at someone much more dignified
Just that look
Agreed
He’s in hell now where he belongs!!!!!!
john mcains true nature
yeah, real "dignified" five wives, ten kids, drugs, alcohol, criminal past...a regular fuckin' hero
He spoke only the truth. He is a great man of honor. RIP Russell.
Thank you! ❤😢😊❤🎉. Thank you for trying and being dedicated to change in America!
Some of the senate don’t even have the decency to look at him while he’s talking. Such disgraces.
They goin to hell jail
Some are looking and listening and taking notes writing down things feverishly while others are making direct eye contact so limited on what some can do within such a deceptive crooked thieving government
@Honda Havoc Was that John McCain??
@@lalani888blue Yes, I think that's him.
Because they know he was speaking the truth
a real man, who defends his people.
in japan and china more asia.country if you said “a chirstan war to indians”This very false and untrue argument, you will be rejected and criticized by public opinion at the official government level, and academic research in Asia and many African countries explicitly prohibits it at the academic level
@@zhaoleiroc and i wouldn't give a shit if they did.
@@mythtree and because somebody is dead. does that mean they never defended in their lives?
@@mythtree well what did you mean exactly?? I'm curious.
@Stinky Monkey lol youre on the wrong video man. go find a comedy one, and troll on that.
Beautifully well spoken 😢❤
This man is truly a inspiration to all who understand his position!
Well said Sir 👍
Blessings To All People Always
He’s the goat
Astonishing! ❤❤❤
Astonishing! ❤❤❤
A beautiful man speaking in the face of ugliness
Darkness..., in theface of darkness!
The faces of evil. Now it's everybody else's turn with their Gov'ts.
Bog vas blagoslovio I sačuvao od svakog zla !!!
Thank you for representing Lakota and thank you for so respectfuly representing our indigenous people as a whole.
Straight FACTS! This man has more honour than all of the other people in this room put together
Native Americans recollections are very somber, grave when recalling the idiocy of the white culture- there is no honor in recalling, only sadness
@M00- HAM-HEAD strange how youtube is recommending this to a bunch of people now.. right?
@@petersonlafollette3521 did this also pop up in your recommendations?
Your r right
@M00- HAM-HEAD because he can and just did. Idiot.
He speaks with such great conviction and passion. He is educating these so-called senators.
my name is crow dog
No he is not. He's babbling about a failed culture and people. Boohoo.
Jp Turner failed culture, bitch please. We still here standing tall and pride waiting for war. Your culture is on the downfall
Jesse Figueroa do you take pride in that name or you just talking shit. I bet your not NATIVE, most likely just another Spaniard from Europe
No matter how MR. MEANS tells these Congressmen things that are so TRUE they sit not wanting to listen, for so many years we've told and asked these things that MR. MEANS SPEAKS OF, will it make a difference, but we have to keep on and on, as the true NATIVES OF TURTLE ISLAND WE WILL NEVER BE BOUGHT LIKE THE GOVERNMENT DOES, THE NATIVES OF TURTLE ISLAND WILL BE GONE, WE WILL ALWAYS RUN AS ONE!!!!!
Blessings I pray for Prosperity, Clarity, and Peace.
This speech is truly working today 🙏🙏. See, time has come completing it's circle
Why don’t we have a Native American month or at least something to honor their sacrifices - bless you Russell Means
We now have one measly day that used to be for a serial killer Christopher Columbus
I hear you@@tayoramirez5006
Native Americans ARE honored, and always have been. 27 of the 50 states have Native American names; also thousands of cities, towns and streets, most of the major rivers, and four of the five Great Lakes. I live on a street with a Native American name, in a village with a Native American name, in a state with a Native American name, and that's fine with me.
Sports teams' names now coming under fire, like many military weapons given Native American names, commemorate Natives' hard-earned, well-deserved reputation for valor.
@Tom G your points fall short of 500+ years of reality
Right? All we have is thanks giving and instead of actually giving thanks its encouraged to eat as much as you possibly can
I wish that You Sir were in our Government. True American and one that loves this Country with love, respect and honor. RIP Russell Means
Doreen Forauer I do, too. I’m sorry he passed before the Cry of the Earth Conference.
this man 20/20
I absolutely abhor what "our Government?" has done to the Native American's! The problem is too many of "Americans" think they should own the world and yet they never think of the continuing atrocities this government inflicts abroad as they did when they stole this land. Wake up American residents - you are not really free! If you think you own your home, you don't - a legislator has written that the government "state or otherwise" can take your home if you don't pay any levy or fine they deem you owe! They will take if by force & without compunction - kill you if you resist. Isn't government great? I think not! Live by the Golden Rule - not a ruler who thinks it is good to go abroad and kill for gold!
@@evelynharrison3238 right on so true
Nothing more scary to any government, that an articulate, well-spoken, sharp and to the point man, that not only speaks the truth, gives them the dignity and respect that they didn't and ends his speech with suggestions on how to tackle and solve the issues he is bringing forward, wow, I almost cry, I did not know how bad thing were for them...
Most honorable greeting
The moment on he started talking I got goose bumps. Wonderful speech! The arrogant and ignorant look on the listeners faces is hurtful and embarrassing.
Funny as hell!
Crazy Canuck asshurt?
Ricky Abney you’re seriously disgusting. The ugly in your soul is showing, cover it up , try to hide it, it’s gross
9:58 “honest and insincere men and women” what?
Yes, if we didn't know the background I was ready to think they come from commie Russia.
Why is this not covered on mainstream tv worldwide ?
@greg sheppard what does black on white half to do with this?
Tell-lie-vision
@greg sheppard facts
Because it's just a conquered people whining
@@anadventurousattackkitten779 Specifically? Right here.
This man speaks the truth! his work must go forward!! our people deserve better by our government!
Thank you💐✌🏽🥰😍💕
A very strong proud and dignified man. RIP.
I agree 100% . 👍✌
I never got to meet this man but anyone who has heard him speak knows he loved all his people. Such a wise man. Rest in peace Russel Means. You were a great Man.
Russel Means , unforgettable! It's an honor to hear this legendary speech ❤
Les indiens ont été décimer coloniser et autre c est horrible ils sont un peuple si bon et intelligent on leurs a tout prix et ils se sont laisser mettre dans des réserves leurs terres sont a eux comme pour les juifs des peuples poursuivent et qui n embête personne qui ne demande rien
You don't know sh*t what you're talking about. Worship a real hero like Jesus. Not some snake oil salesman like Means or Trudell.
Miss u Russell, I recall being a 14yr old n with my father, joining ya in 1970s, rip my fried❤
POWERFUL, BEAUTIFUL ,VERY INTELLIGENT MAN❤
I FIND this SO fascinating to watch& listen to.
The look of smug and disdain seem so evident all over their faces. I doubt they were even paying proper attention to what our brother said.
They are not INTELLIGENT enough to hear what he's saying.swamprat goverment of America
They dont give a shit
Their faces show pure hatred. Can't wait until gen z catches wind of this
Political leaders fucking the people over since 0001 they don't want people capable of critical thinking which this man obviously can do.
They sat there behind A table Just as they did back then looking just as ignorant as they were back then! I can’t stand that look on their faces and I’m white😡
Rest in Peace Russel, you truly was a man who stand-up for his people!!! A wise and great man!!!
He is a hero of mine. His mind was great. His Spirit is greater. That is not gone. He lives to this day. In all this
Joey Diaz what happened to him?
jason127x99
Hey
jason127x99
Died of esophageal cancer.
RIP Brother.
his greater meaning in truths honoring all life with a respect for in an honor. as you can see by their blank face , his message went right over their heads , incomprehensible to most , especially to those in politics. RIP Russell our great warrior
the indains are 500 nations over the ameria's. we are still here.
Indians such as myself Lumbee in Pembroke,N.C. Are here but we have no voice .
Andrew Yates
Thank you
Lumbee Indian shout out !
Love you guys .
Samuel Benitez north american and south american tribes should gather
@Andrew Yates the world should naturally be everyone's a home is your home land is everyone's look at animals
I'm so happy to know that!
I like how homegirl beside him smiles in admiration when he says something intelligent.
That's her leader
She a ride or die
All of it is intelligent my friend! And it is extremely important.,your comment rocks!!
He radiated respect. She felt proud having him speak for their people 👏
I notice that too. But hey he was stating facts an trying to tell a bunch of morons that facts an nothing but the facts. I would go as far as to say that that very proud Native American warrior is more intelligent than any of those morons hands down. Sure made me proud to have native blood. I pray that the native people of this country get what they have long deserve for thousands of years. It's really heart breaking.
As a Christian, I support my Native American brothers and sisters🙏🏻. Always be in touch with your traditions and family. They are beautiful
RESPECT FOR THIS MAN RUSSEL MEANS R.I.P
Russell Means was a Chief among men. so eloquent and wise.
Mr. Means speaks with an unrecognizable eloquence. This man is an angel, a spirit, an old soul.
Definitely!
Thank you.
I miss him ! he was a great man to stand up . Never be forgotten.
A legend and a proud human stand up for his people
Absolutely!
Russell stood up for All oppressed people, he absolutely hated the govt and their growing control of everyone, not just American Indians.
For all HIS people, no just ONE nation, al nations!!!
He knows what. He's talking about
@@buckfiden6102 One BILLION per-cent correct!!!
I love the pride he has I know who he is and where he is from. The Native American culture is a beautiful culture
Thank you! If you’re interested in native issues south of the US border please check us out.
@@indigenouspodcast2257 for sure I’ll do that
@@Coastermania15 thank you! We hope you enjoy!
Ainda resiste a maravilhosa história dos ancestrais americanos... Louvado seja Deus!
I had the Honor to meet Mr. Means in the Spirit World he was very well he wore a White Shirt casual we were glad to meet each other Thunder Being Nation Forever
THIS NEEDS TO BE BROADCAST DURING THE 2020.
Yessssssssss
That isn't Bob dole. It's Tom Dashile.
The land is now being turned over ... eastern Oklahoma... Manhattan... I don't know how extensive this will be but it's happening.
i have been sharing it as much as i can ,but a lot of good it will do .?
@@dhutch12345 First Nation people are getting their lands back - the domino effect has begun... Oklahoma and we're told Manhattan is next:
www.google.com/search?q=2020+treaties+oklahoma+manhattan+is+next&rlz=1CAPPDO_enUS908&oq=2020+treaties+oklahoma+manhattan+is+next&aqs=chrome..69i57j33.21745j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
My past wife, a beautiful 98.9% Native American Cherokee, was never recognized by fed. gov't. that she was. Only because her Grandfather's Mother could not be traced and was not on registry.She never received anything from the gov't. Never wanted from the gov't. All she ever wanted was to be acknowledged that she is and was...Proud, Honorable and Loyal, NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN.
10/7/66-5/31/18
I call bullshit. with today's medical technology,(DNA) the tribes have to acknowledge her ancestry. The US government pays the tribe, by law the tribe has to pay out that money to the people. And if not Your wife could of took the tribe to court and won. so again i call so much BullShit on your comments.
@ Dayton Longhofer, you are one sadly ignorant fool, & that's saying something given how many ignorant "comments" are posted on YT videos. Have you no ability to critically think? No shame? Please do NOT breed...
Im half cherokee Indian but i need some help ...my mother great great grandfather was full blooded cherokee so what part are hie2 much am i a cherokee and the kids i gave birth to ..and would my great great greaat grand dad be a part of the trail of tears
@@TRUMP-oo5uy ,that is a BIG NO!!! Why do people claim to be Cherokee?
I'm Pima and Tohnaha, and half white. I have a decree of blood and a trible card, and if you don't have one then you have no claim. Just because you say you are don't make it so.
haha never received anything? she obviously wanted a handout