Russell Means Quotes

A collection of quotes by Russell Means.

Russell Means (1939-2012) was a prominent Native American activist and actor. As a member of the Oglala Sioux tribe, Means co-founded the American Indian Movement (AIM) in the 1960s, advocating for indigenous rights and sovereignty. He played a significant role in the occupation of the historic site of Wounded Knee in 1973 and fought for cultural preservation and justice for Native Americans throughout his life. Besides his activism, Means appeared in several films, including "The Last of the Mohicans." His unwavering dedication to the Native American community left a lasting impact on indigenous rights movements.

I'd like to talk about free markets. Information in the comp

I'd like to talk about free markets. Information in the computer age is the last genuine free market left on earth except those free markets where indigenous people are still surviving. And that's basically becoming limited.

Russell Means

Age

In the government schools, which are referred to as public s

In the government schools, which are referred to as public schools, Indian policy has been instituted there, and its a policy where they do not encourage, in fact, discourage, critical thinking and the creation of ideas and public education.

Russell Means

Education

So Indian policy has become institutionalized and the result

So Indian policy has become institutionalized and the result has been that American people have become more dependent on government and that the American people have become more dependent on corporations.

Russell Means

Government