two american indians died
It ended in arrests two people died
Indian protesters were killed on the site of a historical indian massacre.
The AIM (American Indian Movement) occupation of Wounded Knee in 1973 was a significant protest that highlighted the struggles of Native Americans for sovereignty and civil rights. Lasting 71 days, the occupation involved armed confrontations and negotiations with federal authorities, drawing national attention to issues such as treaty rights and poverty in Native communities. The event symbolized the broader fight for indigenous rights and remains a pivotal moment in Native American activism.
The article linked below is generally accurate, although still disputed about the AIM occupation of Wounded Knee.It is the general nature of the US Government to hide and distort facts of these types of things; the press (news services) generally speaking are not 'free' in so much as they are owned by people who's fortune could be effected by true reporting of things.So, take all such things with a grain of salt (question as to the motivation of the source).
The Wounded Knee takeover of 1973 was a significant protest led by members of the American Indian Movement (AIM) at the site of the 1890 massacre in Wounded Knee, South Dakota. Activists occupied the town for 71 days to draw attention to issues such as treaty rights, poverty, and systemic injustices faced by Native Americans. The standoff between AIM members and federal authorities resulted in armed conflict, media coverage, and ultimately brought national attention to Native American rights and sovereignty issues. The event is considered a pivotal moment in the Native American civil rights movement.
Two American Indians died.
It ended in arrests two people died
It ended in arrests two people died
Indian protesters were killed on the site of a historical indian massacre.
two american indians died
The article linked below is generally accurate, although still disputed about the AIM occupation of Wounded Knee.It is the general nature of the US Government to hide and distort facts of these types of things; the press (news services) generally speaking are not 'free' in so much as they are owned by people who's fortune could be effected by true reporting of things.So, take all such things with a grain of salt (question as to the motivation of the source).
there was the wounded knee massacre in 1890 or the seige at wounded knee whichis where Combined activists of AIM and hundreds of Sioux took over Wounded Knee in an occupation that lasted 71 days. Wounded Knee is located on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota and is very significant because of the 1890 massacre that happened there. There was a lot of tension on the reservation and a lot of problems such as Alcoholism, unemployment, suicides and murders, and the corruption of the Bureau of Indians Affairs and the tribal council. The U.S. military and government surrounded Wounded Knee the same day.
there was the wounded knee massacre in 1890 or the seige at wounded knee whichis where Combined activists of AIM and hundreds of Sioux took over Wounded Knee in an occupation that lasted 71 days. Wounded Knee is located on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota and is very significant because of the 1890 massacre that happened there. There was a lot of tension on the reservation and a lot of problems such as alcoholism, unemployment, suicides and murders, and the corruption of the Bureau of Indians Affairs and the tribal council. The U.S. military and government surrounded Wounded Knee the same day.
Property occupations
property occupations
it raised public awareness of broken treaties. -apex
it raised public awareness of broken treaties. -apex