Roland Morris and Bill Lawrence, both members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, weren't afraid to say what they thought and felt, even if tribal government didn't like it, and even if they were threatened because of it. Both believed that current federal Indian policy and the reservation system were hurting people more than helping them.
Both believed that men needed to get away from the mentality of depending on the government to take care of their families. That didn't go over to well with those that controlled the reservations, or the liberals that owned them. The Montana Human Rights Network, supposed supporter of the downtrodden, came out with a publication calling Morris an "anti-Indian Indian." Heaven forbid anyone suggest that things aren't right in Indian Country.
Bill passed away two months ago, and Roland passed away 6 years ago. But the lessons they've taught us live on. Read More:
Independent Indian - Independent Thinking
Both believed that men needed to get away from the mentality of depending on the government to take care of their families. That didn't go over to well with those that controlled the reservations, or the liberals that owned them. The Montana Human Rights Network, supposed supporter of the downtrodden, came out with a publication calling Morris an "anti-Indian Indian." Heaven forbid anyone suggest that things aren't right in Indian Country.
Bill passed away two months ago, and Roland passed away 6 years ago. But the lessons they've taught us live on. Read More:
Independent Indian - Independent Thinking
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