[BEST OF] The American Indian Movement (AIM)
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The Siege at Wounded Knee: A Fight for Sovereignty
This chapter explores the historic American Indian Movement's occupation of Wounded Knee in 1973, marking a pivotal declaration of the Oglala Nation's independence. It highlights the violent federal response, the media's role in shaping public perception, and ongoing Indigenous resistance, underscoring the deep historical traumas faced by the Lakota people. Furthermore, it discusses the legal aftermath, including AIM's trials that challenged government jurisdiction and emphasized the importance of Indigenous narratives in the fight for sovereignty.
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