Chief Joseph's View Of Indian Language Analysis

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Chief Joseph, “An Indian’s View of Indian Affairs” (1879) In April 1879, Chief Joseph, leader of the Nez Percé Indians, gave a speech in Lincoln Hall. He spoke in the Nez Percé language and translated by an interpreter. Chief Joseph talked about how he and his people feel with the situation with the Indians. He basically told the truth about the government treatment upon Indians. How the government sent white men to negotiate with Indians for their land and possessions. These men took advantage of the Indians because of the language, their weakness and no help or representation from anyone in the Government. They stole all of their lives, moving them from one place to another just because of the gold and land interest the Government had. Chief

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