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Dennis Banks, a visionary educator and Native American activist, dedicates his life to advocating for Indigenous rights and cultural preservation. As a co-founder of the American Indian Movement (AIM), Banks mobilizes communities to resist systemic oppression and reclaim ancestral lands. His tireless advocacy and grassroots organizing efforts empower Native peoples to assert their sovereignty and uphold their traditions in the face of adversity.
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"In 1990 we ran across Europe through 13 countries and covering 7,130 miles."

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"I have a Father's Day every day."

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"In 1967 the last Unity Caravan was held."

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"Most importantly, the meaning of spirituality lays the seeds for our destiny and the path we must follow."

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"The Sun, Moon and Stars are there to guide us."

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"Even the people who come our way look upon us in amazement, that we run only for the healing of Mother Earth."

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"To be selected was an honor, and in respect of the family member chosen to run, families held feasts and gave away prized beaver coats, quilled tobacco bags and buffalo hides."

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"When we arrived in Japan in 1988, we were not prepared for the overwhelming support shown to us."

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"It is an understanding with the Great Spirit or Creator that we will follow these ways."

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"Every man should see the birth of his children."

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"I'm on this road for the rest of my life."

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"The Canadian run can be no different, at least in terms of actual running."

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"And Americans realized that native people are still here, that they have a moral standing, a legal standing."

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"When you have a spiritual foundation, you look at poverty differently then."

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"Since the beginning, Native Peoples lived a life of being in harmony with all that surrounds us."

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"Many young Japanese were hearing for the first time the words of Native people from the West."

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"It also called upon traditional people in the Four Directions to strengthen the healing ceremonies and asked people to heed the warnings of Mother Earth."

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"In 1978, the tradition of running from village to village with a message was revived. that first run was from Davis to Los Angeles, a distance of 500 miles."

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