My brothers and sisters, my people, the Swayson, we gather here today to speak of a grave injustice. The white man, with his insatiable greed and thirst for land, has cast a dark shadow upon our sacred lands in Washington State. They have broken treaties, stolen our resources, and sought to erase our very existence.
For generations, our ancestors have lived in harmony with the land, respecting its bounty and honoring the spirits that dwell within. But the white man disregards these sacred bonds, driven by a relentless pursuit of wealth and power. They have forced us onto reservations, confining us to barren lands and stripping us of our cultural heritage.
Yet, we are not defeated. The spirit of our ancestors burns within us, a flame that cannot be extinguished. We will reclaim what is rightfully ours, not through violence, but through the power of unity and the unwavering strength of our traditions.
We will seek justice through the courts, utilizing the very laws that have been used to oppress us. We will raise our voices, demanding recognition of our rights and the return of our stolen lands. We will educate the world about our history, our struggles, and our unwavering determination to preserve our way of life.
The white man may have the power now, but the land will always be ours. It is in our blood, in our very souls. We will not be silenced, we will not be forgotten. We are the Swayson, and we will reclaim our rightful place in this world.
- Chief Wakanakan, Swayson Tribe
