“When you sit in council for the welfare of the people, you must not think of yourself or of your family, not even of your generation. Make your decisions on behalf of the seven generations coming, so that they may enjoy what you have today.”

About Oren Lyons

Activist • American

Oren Lyons is a Faithkeeper of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Nation and a leading advocate for Indigenous rights and environmental stewardship. He has dedicated his life to preserving traditional Indigenous culture...