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This collection of hundreds of poems were written by Oso Blanco between 1986 and 1996. Softcover and e-book editions are available online.

Coyote spent several years in prison with Oso Blanco. He visited the Trail of Tears memorial after his release and mailed photographs to Oso Blanco to commemorate the trip. For people who don’t know, the Trail of Tears is the journey that most Cherokee people endured as they were forcibly removed from their homelands in the southeast in 1838.

Longtime friend and supporter of Oso Blanco has compiled writings and images that capture the spirit of Oso Blanco. This collection of letters were written by Oso Blanco between roughly 2004 to 2009, and features other mail that helps contextualize his life in prison.

I was standing in a clearing – of woods. I was dressed like Cherokee did 400 years ago. I saw Russian troops coming – maybe 20 or 30. I lifted my long rifle filled the chamber with black power and stuffed a wad and ball down hard and then I set the lock and flint hammer.