AIM – Wounded Knee II, 40 years later -Chase Iron Eyes
Founder & Editor in Chief
Today, Feb. 27, 2013 is the 40th Anniversary of the Siege at Wounded Knee, also affectionately known as Wounded Knee II. Forty years ago today the American Indian Movement, having been engaged with para-military forces of the United States for 71 days, reached a cease fire to the gun battle that left a handful of […]read more
Jodi Rave Spotted Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation)
Founder & Editor in Chief
Location: Twin Buttes, North Dakota
Spoken Languages: English
Topic Expertise: Federal trust relationship with American Indians; Indigenous issues ranging from spirituality and environment to education and land rights
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