Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves. This, as the sages of many lands have taught us, is a golden rule in individual and group, as well as international, relations.
Bio: Chrystos, born November 7, 1946 as Christina Smith, is a Menominee two-spirit self-educated writer, activist, and warrior. They have published many books and poems that explore indigenous rights, social justice and feminism.
