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American Indian Movement 20th Anniversary Conference Reunion Program, American Indian Movement, Clyde H. Bellecourt
American Indian Movement 20th Anniversary Conference Reunion Program, American Indian Movement, Clyde H. Bellecourt
American Indian Movement and Activism
This eight-page typed document is the program for the American Indian Movement 20th Anniversary Conference, which took place from September 1st to September 6th, 1988, in Fort Snelling State Park, Minnesota. It contains a schedule of events for sessions held each day, a proclamation from the Governor of Minnesota, commentary on the history of the Movement and a note about the Dakota people held in an internment camp at Fort Snelling in 1862-1863.
American Indian Movement 20th Anniversary Conference Reunion Agenda, American Indian Movement
American Indian Movement 20th Anniversary Conference Reunion Agenda, American Indian Movement
American Indian Movement and Activism
This six-page typed document is an agenda for the American Indian Movement 20th Anniversary Conference, which took place from September 1st to September 6th, 1988, in Fort Snelling State Park, Minnesota. It details the ceremonies, entertainment, reports and speakers for each day and notes topics of concern including health, education, treaty rights and international solidarity. The last page of the document is a conference registration form.
American Indian Movement Self-Determination Week Proclamation, Peter Macdonald Sr.
American Indian Movement Self-Determination Week Proclamation, Peter Macdonald Sr.
American Indian Movement and Activism
This one-page typed document is a proclamation from the Navajo Nation declaring that September 4-10, 1988, will be known as "American Indian Movement Self-Determination Week." It discusses how, before 1968 and the establishment of the American Indian Movement, matters regarding Indian education, housing, health, civil rights, and treaty rights were ignored. It lists various programs developed to aid Indian self-determination and mentions the twentieth-anniversary gathering to be held in Minneapolis. The proclamation is signed by Peter MacDonald Sr., Chairman of the Navajo Tribal Council.
What Is The American Indian Movement?, Birgil Kills Straight, Richard Lacourse
What Is The American Indian Movement?, Birgil Kills Straight, Richard Lacourse
American Indian Movement and Activism
This one-page typed document is a speech given at the 20th Anniversary Conference-Reunion of the American Indian Movement held from September 1-6, 1988. The speech, given by Birgil Kills Straight of the Oglala Lakota Nation, describes how AIM formed to stand up for those without power or rights to establish Indian sovereignty. It also discusses the spiritual aspects of AIM and states that its members belong to a rebirth of the Warriors Class in this century.
In The Spirit Of Smohalla: The 12th International Indian Treaty Conference At Celilo Village, Oregon, International Indian Treaty Council
In The Spirit Of Smohalla: The 12th International Indian Treaty Conference At Celilo Village, Oregon, International Indian Treaty Council
American Indian Movement and Activism
This two-page information pamphlet advertises the 12th International Indian Treaty Conference held June 21-26, 1988, at Celilo Village in Oregon. The conference covers topics such as treaty rights, political prisoners, water and fishing rights, self-government and environmental resources. The pamphlet includes information about the prophet Smohalla, damage to the Columbia River and Celilo Falls, and the imprisonment of salmon fishermen.
Letter From Citizens For Alternatives To Radioactive Dumping, April 13, 1987, Janet Greenwald
Letter From Citizens For Alternatives To Radioactive Dumping, April 13, 1987, Janet Greenwald
American Indian Movement and Activism
This typed and annotated letter from CARD (Citizens for Alternatives to Radioactive Dumping), dated April 13, 1987 outlines strategies for stopping a proposed land withdrawal bill that would earmark land in New Mexico to be used as a dumping site for radioactive waste. The letter calls for more active engagement from citizens and urges them to contact representatives to voice concerns. Included are notes by an unknown author as well as contact information for senators and congressional representatives.
Leonard Peltier Brochure, Leonard Peltier Defense Committee
Leonard Peltier Brochure, Leonard Peltier Defense Committee
American Indian Movement and Activism
This typed brochure made by the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee details the timeline of Leonard Peltier's arrest, trial, and efforts to free him. Leonard Peltier is an Ojibway-Lakota and activist for AIM who was indicted for allegedly murdering two FBI agents in a shootout on the Pine Ridge, South Dakota, Lakota reservation in 1975. Years after his trial, the Committee obtained some 12,000 pages of documents that show perjured testimonies, conflicting statements, and violations of due process. The brochure introduces other issues surrounding the case and urges people to write letters to government officials to help free Peltier.
Letter From Mateo Jose Guerrero Flores To William Means, November 8, 1984, Mateo Jose Guerrero Flores
Letter From Mateo Jose Guerrero Flores To William Means, November 8, 1984, Mateo Jose Guerrero Flores
American Indian Movement and Activism
This typed letter to William Means from Mateo Jose Guerrero Flores requests the International Indian Treaty Council (IITC) to cooperate and assist the Nicaraguan government, the United Nations, the International Red Cross and the Inter American Human Rights Commission with problems concerning the Miskito Indians of Central America. He notes that American Indian Movement leader Vernon Bellecourt can provide further details about the project.
Letter From Fernando Colomer To William Means, November 7, 1984, Fernando Colomer
Letter From Fernando Colomer To William Means, November 7, 1984, Fernando Colomer
American Indian Movement and Activism
This typed letter to William Means from Rev. Fernando Colomer of the Moravian Church in Nicaragua requests the support of the International Indian Treaty Council. It invites the Council to aid discussions with the Nicaraguan government and find solutions to problems concerning the Miskito Indians including those who are held prisoner in the cities of Managua, Puerto Cabezas and Bluefields.
Report Of The International Indian Treaty Council Delegation To Nicaragua, Janice Denny
Report Of The International Indian Treaty Council Delegation To Nicaragua, Janice Denny
American Indian Movement and Activism
This original 15-page typed report provides a brief history of United States involvement in Nicaragua and the use of violence against the Nicaraguan people including the Miskito Indians. It also includes a detailed timeline of the International Treaty Council Delegation's activities, travels and meetings during their stay in Nicaragua from November 2 to November 15, 1984.
Form Letter From William M. Kunstler, September 17, 1984, William M. Kunstler
Form Letter From William M. Kunstler, September 17, 1984, William M. Kunstler
American Indian Movement and Activism
This letter from William M. Kunstler, attorney for American Indian Movement leader Dennis Banks, was sent to supporters on September 17, 1984. It explains that Banks has surrendered to authorities and is awaiting sentencing. Kunstler asks that anyone who can attest to Banks' character and background consider attending the sentencing hearing or sending letters to the judge in support.
Letter From Harry Belafonte In Support Of Dennis Banks, September 12, 1984, Harry Belafonte
Letter From Harry Belafonte In Support Of Dennis Banks, September 12, 1984, Harry Belafonte
American Indian Movement and Activism
This copy of a typed letter from Harry Belafonte was sent on September 12, 1984. Belafonte speaks in support of American Indian Movement leader Dennis Banks who faces incarceration in South Dakota for his conviction there in 1975. The letter details the accomplishments of Banks during his stay in California and demands the end of the federal persecution of Banks.
Letter From Ronald E. Lambertson To Alan "Redshirt" Lewis, December 7, 1983, Ronald E. Lambertson
Letter From Ronald E. Lambertson To Alan "Redshirt" Lewis, December 7, 1983, Ronald E. Lambertson
American Indian Movement and Activism
This is a copy of a two-page typed letter from an Associate Director of the US Interior Department, Ronald E. Lambertson, that was sent to Alan "Redshirt" Lewis, Sr. on December 7, 1983. The letter is in response to Lewis' request for American Indians to present their views on the killing and sales of eagles and other migratory birds. Lambertson outlines the history of the Endangered Species Act and other laws meant to protect migratory birds such as bald and golden eagles and presents data surrounding the prosecution of those charged with illegally selling protected bird species. He also notes …
Letter From William M. Kunstler To Bella Abzug, January 4, 1983, William M. Kunstler
Letter From William M. Kunstler To Bella Abzug, January 4, 1983, William M. Kunstler
American Indian Movement and Activism
This copy of a typed letter from attorney William M. Kunstler to Judge Bella Abzug was sent on January 4, 1983. Kunstler provides details on the background and character of American Indian Movement leader Dennis Banks, including a timeline of his life both before his arrest in South Dakota and after fleeing to California. Kunstler explains that Banks is seeking to avoid extradition to South Dakota and now wishes to live in New York state.
Dennis Banks: His Seven Years In California, Unknown
Dennis Banks: His Seven Years In California, Unknown
American Indian Movement and Activism
This typed document, circa 1983, outlines the activities of Dennis Banks in California from 1976-1982, prior to his move to the Onondaga Reservation in New York. It lists events that Dennis Banks helped organize, such as the first Sun Dance held in California, the "Longest Walk" protest march, the first American Indian International Arts Exposition and the Airlift of food and other supplies to Indians in Arizona and South Dakota. Many of the activities listed are related to Banks' involvement in Deganawidah-Quetzalcoatl University.
1980 Black Hills International Survival Gathering Official Handbook, Black Hills Alliance, Zoltan Grossman, Marvin Kammerer, Michael Dennis, Miners For Safe Energy, South Dakota Resources Coalition, Dakota American Indian Movement, Warn, Randall Forsberg, Douglas Wixson, International Indian Treaty Council
1980 Black Hills International Survival Gathering Official Handbook, Black Hills Alliance, Zoltan Grossman, Marvin Kammerer, Michael Dennis, Miners For Safe Energy, South Dakota Resources Coalition, Dakota American Indian Movement, Warn, Randall Forsberg, Douglas Wixson, International Indian Treaty Council
American Indian Movement and Activism
This thirty-two page illustrated handbook provides information and resources for people attending the Black Hills International Survival Gathering in 1980. Included are guidelines, maps, lists of speakers and guests, schedules of events, and articles on topics such as health, self-sufficiency and alternative energy solutions.
Revolution And American Indians: Marxism Is As Alien To My Culture As Capitalism And Christianity, Russell Means
Revolution And American Indians: Marxism Is As Alien To My Culture As Capitalism And Christianity, Russell Means
American Indian Movement and Activism
A sixteen page typed and annotated copy of a speech delivered by American Indian Movement activist Russell Means at the Black Hills International Survival Gathering in South Dakota in 1980. In this speech, Means attacks Marxism as simply another in a long line of European thought that opposes the natural order by exploiting Mother Earth and destroying Indigenous peoples.
Warning Of Genocide, April 22, 1980, East Village Organization For A Kinder Earth, Respect And Protect Our Natural And Spiritual Environments
Warning Of Genocide, April 22, 1980, East Village Organization For A Kinder Earth, Respect And Protect Our Natural And Spiritual Environments
American Indian Movement and Activism
This 4-page report titled "Warning of Genocide" discusses not only the definition of genocide, but also explains directly how the United States participated in the genocide of Indigenous people. Violations include: contamination of natural resources, sterilization, forced relocation and schooling, and invasion of protected reservation lands. The report calls for people to respond, act and resist and provides a list of organizations to support.
Letter From William A. Means To Miguel D'Escoto Brockmann, April 4, 1980, William A. Means
Letter From William A. Means To Miguel D'Escoto Brockmann, April 4, 1980, William A. Means
American Indian Movement and Activism
This handwritten letter from William A. Means to the FSLN's Minister of Foreign Affairs urges him to send representatives to two conventions: The International Indian Treaty Conference in Montana and the Black Hills International Survival Gathering in South Dakota. He hopes that the Sandinistas will contribute documentation of the exploitation of the land and people of Nicaragua. Means also requests scholarships for students to study in Nicaragua.
Women Of All Red Nations Fact Sheet Packet, Warn, Lakota Harden, Joann Janis Battese, Marcy Gilbert, Mabel Ann Chasing Hawk, Margie Bowker
Women Of All Red Nations Fact Sheet Packet, Warn, Lakota Harden, Joann Janis Battese, Marcy Gilbert, Mabel Ann Chasing Hawk, Margie Bowker
American Indian Movement and Activism
This fact sheet packet, distributed by Women of All Red Nations (WARN), provides information and activity reports on a number of different topics including uranium mining and radiation, water rights and contamination, anti-draft information and the rights of prisoners. It includes reports from the South Dakota Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, the "Great Sioux Nation Meeting" in Pierre and the 36th Session of the Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland. The packet was distributed circa April 1980.
Heart Of The Earth: Survival News, Federation Of Native Controlled Survival Schools, Laura Waterman Wittstock, Elaine Martin Salinas, Janet Mccloud, Heart Of The Earth Survival School Students
Heart Of The Earth: Survival News, Federation Of Native Controlled Survival Schools, Laura Waterman Wittstock, Elaine Martin Salinas, Janet Mccloud, Heart Of The Earth Survival School Students
American Indian Movement and Activism
This sixteen page newsletter was produced by the Heart of the Earth Survival School in Minneapolis in 1980. This issue contains articles on Clyde Bellecourt, education of Indian men in Stillwater prison and St. Cloud Reformatory School, political prisoners, and the case of Rita Silk Nauni. It also prints poetry from students and provides information about the Women of All Red Nations (WARN) health study and the Black Hills International Survival Gathering.
Women Of All Red Nations Newsletter, April 1980, Warn
Women Of All Red Nations Newsletter, April 1980, Warn
American Indian Movement and Activism
This four-page typed newsletter discusses the history and recent publications of the Women of All Red Nations organization, such as the health and water study of chemical and radiation contamination at the Pine Ridge Reservation water supply. Information sheets are included on the topics of paid sterilization programs and the persecution of political prisoners such as Leonard Peltier.
International Indian Treaty Council Address On Decolonization, International Indian Treaty Council
International Indian Treaty Council Address On Decolonization, International Indian Treaty Council
American Indian Movement and Activism
This three-page typed Address on Decolonization was presented by the International Indian Treaty Council to the United Nations Human Rights Commission in March, 1980. It states that the declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1960, has not been applied to the Indian peoples oppressed by the United States of America. It lists various ways Indians have been victimized by the US government and provides recommended actions to the United Nations including an investigation of genocidal policies and an examination of the treaties made between the US government and …
Rita Silk-Nauni Defense Fund Brochure, Rita Silk-Nauni Defense Committee
Rita Silk-Nauni Defense Fund Brochure, Rita Silk-Nauni Defense Committee
American Indian Movement and Activism
This brochure was created by the Rita Silk-Nauni Defense Committee, circa March 1980, to raise awareness and encourage financial support for the defense of Rita Silk-Nauni. On September 17, 1979, Rita was charged with the shooting of two Oklahoma City airport security officers following an incident of harassment involving her young son. The brochure gives details of the incident and following legal developments, alleging that Rita was targeted as a minority and has not received adequate funding to mount her self-defense case. The brochure also provides contact information for donations and letters of support.
Red Hawk Native American Support Group Benefit For Survival Flyer, Oowah Nah Chasing Bear, Julie Zimmer, Carol Rae Jones
Red Hawk Native American Support Group Benefit For Survival Flyer, Oowah Nah Chasing Bear, Julie Zimmer, Carol Rae Jones
American Indian Movement and Activism
This typed flyer, circa 1980, advertises a Benefit for Native American Survival at the Vogue Night Club in Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 16th. It provides contact information for support groups in Bainbridge, Bloomington and Indianapolis and notes that grassroots groups will be in attendance. The benefit concert includes reggae and blues music.
Dick Marshall New Trial Petition Form, Dick Marshall Defense Group
Dick Marshall New Trial Petition Form, Dick Marshall Defense Group
American Indian Movement and Activism
This one-page typed document, circa 1980, is a petition to the South Dakota State Supreme Court for Dick Marshall to receive a new trial. Dick Marshall, an Oglala Lakotah, was imprisoned on a charge of first-degree murder, but later a witness retracted her original testimony, stating she was pressured to accuse Marshall by the FBI. This petition proclaims the innocence of Marshall and demands a retrial.
Health Hazards Of Uranium Mining & Milling, Black Hills Alliance
Health Hazards Of Uranium Mining & Milling, Black Hills Alliance
American Indian Movement and Activism
This report, distributed by the Black Hills Alliance of South Dakota, provides information about the dangers posed by uranium mining and milling including contaminated water, cancer risks from radon gas and dewatering of aquifers. It lists alternative sources of power such as wind and solar panels and notes that the Black Hills Survival Gathering will offer information and workshops to help people reduce their dependency on non-renewable energy sources.
The International Indian Treaty Council Pamphlet, International Indian Treaty Council
The International Indian Treaty Council Pamphlet, International Indian Treaty Council
American Indian Movement and Activism
This pamphlet, published by the International Indian Treaty Council circa 1980, provides information about the history and founding of the organization which represents 98 Indian nations in the Western Hemisphere at the United Nations and in the international community. It describes the organization's efforts at the United Nations, special projects and current activities. It also provides information about affiliated organizations and a catalogue of available publications.
Iraq Lecture Text For The Gathering Of International Liberation Movements, 1980, Students In The Line Of The Imam
Iraq Lecture Text For The Gathering Of International Liberation Movements, 1980, Students In The Line Of The Imam
American Indian Movement and Activism
This typed five-page Iraqi lecture text was given at the Gathering of World Liberation Movements held in Tehran, Iran, from January 3rd to 9th, 1980. It expresses solidarity and support for the Islamic Revolution in Iran, the Imam Khomeini and the Iranian Moslem Students. The speech condemns the actions of the United States and recognizes the constitution prepared by the Iranian Assembly of Experts. It also expresses opposition to the Ba'athist Party in Iraq and urges coordination between Moslem revolutionary movements and the formation of an international Mostazafan Party.
Free Dick Marshall Flyer, Dick Marshall Defense Group
Free Dick Marshall Flyer, Dick Marshall Defense Group
American Indian Movement and Activism
This typed flyer, circa 1980, was produced by the Dick Marshall Defense Group. It provides details and background on the case, stating that Dick Marshall was wrongfully convicted of first-degree murder because of his activism at Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota from 1972-1976, making him a target of the federal government. It encourages people to donate to the defense fund and participate in a letter-writing campaign demanding a new trial.