Native American activists have long fought for justice and equality for Indigenous communities in the United States. One of the most prominent and influential figures in this movement was Vine Deloria Jr. Born in 1933 in Martin South Dakota, Deloria was a member of the Yankton Sioux Tribe, but his father later transferred their membership to… Continue reading The Legacy of Vine Deloria Jr.: Exploring the Life and Ideas of a Pioneering Indigenous Scholar
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5 Great Native Americans throughout history
Sitting Bull (1831-1890) was a Hunkpapa Lakota leader who led his people during a period of conflict with the United States government in the late 1800s. He played a key role in the Battle of Little Bighorn, where his forces fought alongside other members of the Oceti Sakowin and Cheyenne to defeat General George Armstrong… Continue reading 5 Great Native Americans throughout history