The Red Nation Podcast “A Movement of Families”: The Legacy of Wounded Knee, 1973 and an Oral History of the American Indian Movement
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Dec 4, 2023 Dorothy Ninham, founder of American Indian Alcohol Treatment Council, and Madonna Thunderhawk, a veteran activist, discuss the origins of the American Indian Movement and its importance. They also touch upon the lead-up to the Wounded Knee event, the impact on families and veterans, and the significance of sovereignty and treaties within the movement.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Origins and Importance of the American Indian Movement (AIM)
02:05 • 18min
The Lead-up to Wounded Knee and the Activities of AIM
20:14 • 21min
Experiences of Veterans and the Impact on Families
41:41 • 3min
Understanding History and Land Issues in the American Indian Movement
44:27 • 6min
Living through Firefights in Wounded Knee
50:52 • 30min
The Significance of Sovereignty and Treaties within the Movement
01:20:42 • 4min