“We believe that the spirit pervades all creation and that every creature possesses a soul in some degree.”

— Charles Eastman

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About Charles Eastman

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Charles Eastman, also known as Ohiyesa, was a Santee Dakota physician, author, and advocate for Native American rights. Raised in traditional Dakota culture until his teens, he later graduated from Boston University...

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