Only the living Indian people here are the original people of America. Our roots are buried deep in the soils of America, We are the people that still speak the language that was given to us by the Creator. Our religion has survived. Our languages have survived. Long before this building was built, our ancestors walked and talked the language I talk today. And I hope to see my Indian people continue to live long after this building crumbles. Phillip Deere Muskogee/Creek Elder and activist on the Capitol steps on July 17, 1978 When the marchers got to Washington D.C. they went to the White House and announced to President Jimmy Carter — “The Landlords are here!” Native American Pride Denny Gayton