Historical Context: Leonard Peltier and the Indigenous Liberation Movement

Overview of Leonard Peltier's Captivity

Despite spending 47 years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, Leonard Peltier is denied parole by the US government. Why is the US adamant about keeping him imprisoned, despite global outcry for his release?

Discussion with Historian Ward Churchill

Native American activist Ward Churchill sheds light on Peltier, the American Indian Movement, COINTELPRO, and the struggle for Indigenous sovereignty and justice.

Roots of Indigenous Liberation Movement

Churchill delves into the history and significance of the American Indian Movement, the demands for self-determination, and the impact of US settler colonialism on Indigenous nations.

Repression and Resistance

The conversation explores the repression faced by Indigenous communities, the formation of AIM, and the actions taken by authorities to suppress Indigenous rights and autonomy.

COINTELPRO and Plan White

The article discusses the FBI's COINTELPRO operation, the militarized response to Indigenous resistance, and the historical context of government efforts to maintain the status quo through repression.

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By: Mansa Musa
Title: Historical Context: Leonard Peltier and the Indigenous Liberation Movement
Sourced From: therealnews.com/leonard-peltier-and-the-long-fight-for-indigenous-liberation
Published Date: Mon, 20 May 2024 19:19:47 +0000