16+ Perry Bellegarde Quotes On Education, Friendship

Perry Bellegarde is a Canadian actor from Saskatchewan. He is best known for his roles on the television series Blackstone, Arctic Air, and The Romeo Section. He has also appeared in films such as The Revenant, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Perry Bellegarde on education, friendship, leadership.

We focus on bringing back Indigenous languages, ceremonies, cultures, traditions - all that was lost over the past 150 years. This is how we'll generate hope - for all Canadian people. — Perry Bellegarde

Indigenous people made huge contributions to this country. The biggest is in sharing the land and resources. People need to see that, understand that. Indigenous people should be viewed as the founding peoples of this land. — Perry Bellegarde

The seven sacred teachings: love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, truth. These are the seven virtues that lead to a full and healthy life. My mom espoused those teachings. That's how she lived her life. That's how she raised us. — Perry Bellegarde

If you want to change a mind, there's no better way than a dialogue over coffee. — Perry Bellegarde

My dad died when I was 17. He had heart and other problems. He was a good father, lots of love. But he was affected by it. When he died, mom picked up the reins and raised six boys all on her own. — Perry Bellegarde

Being the only Indian in class, I had to be able to stand up and defend myself and debate the others when they tried to say: "You Indians get everything free." People have stereotypes of Indigenous people. I learned to challenge in a respectful way. — Perry Bellegarde

Indigenous languages are Canada's national treasures. They are our identity. We simply have to put greater effort into rejuvenating and revitalizing them. It is key to moving forward. — Perry Bellegarde

I went to elementary school in Goodeve, Saskatchewan, a small Ukrainian town. I played a lot of hockey, a lot of ball. Because of that I fit in - everyone wanted me on their team. The guys knew I was a hunter, and they were farmers. They just accepted that. I have lifelong friends from Goodeve. — Perry Bellegarde

My mom could have been a CEO of any company. She was very organized, very strict. She showed us the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. There was no alcohol allowed in the house. Three of my brothers are retired RCMP officers. I've got another brother working in child counselling. — Perry Bellegarde

We are a nation within a nation. — Perry Bellegarde

Growing up, the major institutions were school and church. We were taught our culture was no good. We didn't have sundances. The last ones were in the 1940s and '50s. They're starting to come back now. Each reserve is starting to have a Big Lodge and a sundance ceremony. That's what's going to rebuild our people. — Perry Bellegarde

Some will say: "Why should we celebrate the birth of colonialism, of oppression, of cultural genocide through Canada 150?" It's 2017. In spite of the genocide we faced via the residential school system, and all we have endured from colonialism and control, from 1876 to this day, we're still here. We need to show the country and the world that we are still here. — Perry Bellegarde

Canada was founded by two nations: the English and the French. But what about the Mi'kmaq, who opened their doors, who shared their food, their knowledge? What about the military alliances our people formed with European settlers? We are allies of the Crown. — Perry Bellegarde

I experienced racism in different settings: I was followed in stores, in cars. The way you experience racism depends on how you deal with it. My memories of Goodeve are good ones. — Perry Bellegarde

In Cree, an oskâpêwis is a servant or a helper, someone who hauls in rocks for sweats, or pipes or medicines. I equate that to leadership. You're a servant or helper of people. — Perry Bellegarde

Living on reserve we hunted; we fished; we trapped. We lived off the land. If we didn't hunt, we didn't eat. In summer, we hauled water from the slough. In winter, we hauled in snow to heat for water. — Perry Bellegarde

Life Lessons by Perry Bellegarde

1. Perry Bellegarde's work demonstrates the importance of standing up for what you believe in and advocating for the rights of Indigenous people.
2. He has shown that it is possible to make a difference through meaningful and effective action, even when the odds are against you.
3. His story is an inspiration to others to take action and make their voices heard in the fight for justice and equality.