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In this episode we go over the greatest movement in American History... The American Indian Movement! They became the number 1  Native American advocacy group.  Founded in 1968 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, AIM emerged in response to the widespread injustices and discrimination faced by Native Americans, including issues such as police brutality, high unemployment rates, and inadequate housing and healthcare.

AIM's primary goals were to address these injustices and to promote Native American sovereignty, self-determination, and cultural preservation. The organization gained national attention in the 1970s through a series of highly publicized protests and actions.

"INDIANS OF ALL TRIBES"  SEIZES Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay in 1969 AND HELD IT FOR 19 MONTHS... Check out our series on this. This protest, known as the Alcatraz Occupation, lasted for over a year and brought attention to the federal government's policies towards Native Americans.

Another significant event was the 1973 occupation of the town of Wounded Knee on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. This 71-day standoff between AIM activists and federal law enforcement was a response to long-standing grievances within the reservation and resulted in widespread media coverage and a renewed focus on Native American issues.

Throughout its history, AIM has faced internal divisions and controversies, but it remains an important voice for Native American rights and continues to advocate for social, economic, and political justice for indigenous peoples in the United States. So sit back and enjoy part 1 of this series! 

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