Native American Groups and Individuals
Sioux / Lakota Leaders (e.g., Sitting Bull 1831–1890, Crazy Horse 1840–1877) – Led
armed resistance against U.S. military during the Plains Wars.
Chief Joseph (1840–1904) – Nez Perce leader who resisted forced relocation and led his
people on the flight toward Canada.
National Congress of American Indians (NCAI, founded 1944) – Advocated for Native
American rights, sovereignty, and opposed termination policies.
American Indian Movement (AIM, founded 1968) – Activist group focused on civil rights,
sovereignty, and cultural preservation.
Occupation of Alcatraz activists (1969–1971) – Protesters highlighting broken treaties
and federal neglect.
Wounded Knee Occupation leaders (1973) – AIM activists drew attention to treaty
violations and systemic injustices.
Sioux / Lakota Leaders (e.g., Sitting Bull 1831–1890, Crazy Horse 1840–1877) – Led
armed resistance against U.S. military during the Plains Wars.
Chief Joseph (1840–1904) – Nez Perce leader who resisted forced relocation and led his
people on the flight toward Canada.
National Congress of American Indians (NCAI, founded 1944) – Advocated for Native
American rights, sovereignty, and opposed termination policies.
American Indian Movement (AIM, founded 1968) – Activist group focused on civil rights,
sovereignty, and cultural preservation.
Occupation of Alcatraz activists (1969–1971) – Protesters highlighting broken treaties
and federal neglect.
Wounded Knee Occupation leaders (1973) – AIM activists drew attention to treaty
violations and systemic injustices.
