Just a few days ago I stumbled across a post on a
facebook page entitled “Aboriginal and Tribal Nation News.” The post was from a
blog entitled “White World Pack,” and the actual post was entitled “Late
Russell means to be honored on 40th Anniversary of Wounded Knee
Occupation.” The post includes some background on Russell Means, a few photos of
him, and a video of the late activist during the American Indian Movement occupation
of Wounded Knee in 1973. The photos here, as well as the video clip, reminded
me of Tsinhnahjinnie’s photography. Instead of portraying Means and the other
Native Americans in a stereotypical light, they portray them as they are in
reality. The link to the blog-post, and the photos, is featured here:
http://www.whitewolfpack.com/2013/02/late-russell-means-to-be-honored-on.html
In an earlier post I discussed an event known as the “Pine Ridge Shootout” that took place on the Wounded Knee reservation in South Dakota. In that post I also briefly touched upon the Wounded Knee Occupation, in which Russell Means was involved. His life was dedicated to activism, as he was involved in several occupations, protests, such as the “Siege of Mount Rushmore,” the “Thanksgiving Day demonstration at Plymouth Rock,” and the “Takeover of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Headquarters” in Washington D.C. He was even involved in political pursuits, such as his run for Vice President alongside Larry Flint in 1983, his run for nomination for the Presidency of the United States under the Libertarian Party in 1987, and his run for President of the Oglala-Sioux in 2004. He stared in movies, such as The Last of the Mohicans, wrote poetry, screenplays, and books, and released music. He truly is an awe inspiring person, and he was a Native American activist who is still revered among Native Americans and non-Native Americans alike. Sadly, he passed away this past October.
The link to his website, which includes a biography, an archive of events he was involved with, video and audio links, speech text, a list of his accomplishments, and a link to a blog-post written by him, is featured here:
http://www.russellmeans.com/
http://www.whitewolfpack.com/2013/02/late-russell-means-to-be-honored-on.html
In an earlier post I discussed an event known as the “Pine Ridge Shootout” that took place on the Wounded Knee reservation in South Dakota. In that post I also briefly touched upon the Wounded Knee Occupation, in which Russell Means was involved. His life was dedicated to activism, as he was involved in several occupations, protests, such as the “Siege of Mount Rushmore,” the “Thanksgiving Day demonstration at Plymouth Rock,” and the “Takeover of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Headquarters” in Washington D.C. He was even involved in political pursuits, such as his run for Vice President alongside Larry Flint in 1983, his run for nomination for the Presidency of the United States under the Libertarian Party in 1987, and his run for President of the Oglala-Sioux in 2004. He stared in movies, such as The Last of the Mohicans, wrote poetry, screenplays, and books, and released music. He truly is an awe inspiring person, and he was a Native American activist who is still revered among Native Americans and non-Native Americans alike. Sadly, he passed away this past October.
The link to his website, which includes a biography, an archive of events he was involved with, video and audio links, speech text, a list of his accomplishments, and a link to a blog-post written by him, is featured here:
http://www.russellmeans.com/
Terrific discovery, Brian. He was, indeed, an influential Native man (although a bit controversial) - and he will be missed. Good find - thank you for the share - I hope your classmates check out the links here! - Dr. Morris
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