Brother Eagle, Sister Sky

Last updated Monday, March 25, 2002

Author: Susan Jeffers
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Grade Level: 5th
Date(s) Used: Apr. 2001, Apr. 2002

Synopsis: "How can you buy the sky? How can you own the rain and the wind?" So begin the moving words attributed to a great American Indian chief--Chief Seattle--over 100 years ago. They are words that eloquently capture the central belief of Native Americans: that this earth and every creature on it is sacred.

Craft ideas:

• Is what Chief Seattle said still true today? How would you say it? Re-write, and decorate his speech in your own words for today.
• What is the most important thing the earth gives you? Why is it important? How can you protect it? Draw or write.