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Dennis Banks
Dennis was born on Leech Lake Indian Reservation April 12, 1937. He was sent to boarding schools where they did not allow him to speak his native language. Banks has an associates degree from the University of California, Davis. He taught at Stanford University and DQU. Dennis got involved in the movement because he wanted to show the American people that the government has a responsibility to Native Americans, so change would happen and also he was sick of his people being pushed around. -
Fish-ins in various states
The Native American would begin fishing riots. The Protests were to pressure the US government to recognize fisihing rights. -
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Occupation of Alcatraz
It was an occupation of the Alcatraz Island by all the Indian tribes. It lasted atleast 19 months, and was forcibly ended by the US. The Native Americans set out to occupy Alcatraz Island. Before they Occupied it, it was delcared a surplus federal property. The Native Americans tried to offer them the same amount that the government initially offered them, but when that didnt work they occupied the island. -
Founding of AIM
AIM was founded in 1972. It was founded by Dennis Banks, George Mitchell, Herb Powless, Clyde Bellecourt, Harold Goodsky and many others in the Native American community in Minnesota. -
Occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington, DC
It is an agency of the federal government. It is responsible for the administration and management of land for Native Americans in the US, Native American tribes, and Alasks Natives. It is one of the two bureaus that is under the jurisdiction of the Assistant Secretary -
Occupation of Wounded Knee by Oglala Sioux
In 1973 the Oglala Souix occupied wounded knee and became free from government intervention. For the first time in decades, the Oglala Souix finally ruled themselves. -
Major Acomplishments
native people were using medicinal plants and things like aspirin, syringes, and surgeries. They built large cities and successfully created cultures. -
two problems or goals the native americans continue to fight for today.
Native Americans today will still face discrimination the same as African Americans do. -
problem/goal #2
The indian culture is preserved on reservations. The indians can practice old traditions here but they are worried that their traditions will be lost and dissapear.
