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I want the white people to understand my people. ↗

— Chief Joseph

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I would have given my own life if I could have undone the killing of white men by my people. ↗

— Chief Joseph

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My father was the first to see through the schemes of the white man. ↗

— Chief Joseph

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Our people could not talk with these white-faced men, but they used signs which all people understand. ↗

— Chief Joseph

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Some of you think an Indian is like a wild animal. This is a great mistake. ↗

— Chief Joseph

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We had good white friends who advised us against taking the war path. My friend and brother, Mr. Chapman, told us just how the war would end. ↗

— Chief Joseph

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Like most parents, I want everything for my kids that I didn't have. But I don't intend to spoil them. I just enjoy everything that comes naturally with parenthood. ↗

— Curtis Joseph

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Growing up, sports was my outlet, my way to portray a personality. I was very shy around people but, through sports, something I was good at, I was able to make friends. ↗

— Curtis Joseph

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I don't think I'd change the path that's got me where I am today. ↗

— Curtis Joseph

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I like to try to give something back to the community because I feel fortunate for how I was raised and how my life turned out. Each year, with the help of my brother, Grant, we run a charity golf tournament to raise money for the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy. ↗

— Curtis Joseph

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