This Day in History - 2/27/1973 The Siege at Wounded Knee Begins
Today, 2/27/73, the defining day in modern American Indian history began. The Siege at Wounded Knee, South Dakota. Itpitted American Indians and many non Indians that joined us, in a 71 day stand off with the United States Government.
It changed the history and treatment of American Indians by the U.S. government.
Many of the original founders of the, ''American Indian Movement'', (AIM) have walked on, some are still with us.
In the words of the song, ''We were all wounded at Wounded Knee''.
Hoka Hey
Link to the story. http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/02/27/native-history-aim-occupation-wounded-knee-begins-153765
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Dee Brown's classic book, ''Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee'' was published in 1973. The singing group, Redbone released the song, ''Wounded Knee'', that same year.
Been reading Charles Eastman in recent weeks; at some point I hope I'll have learned enough to comment in discussions like this.
In the meantime, I do look in.
Thanks for stopping by Mac. Looking forward to your comments in the future my friend.
''We were all wounded at Wounded Knee''. It was a necessary wounding. It brought the nation's attention to the Pine Ridge reservation.
Not only to Pine Ridge Grump, but to the entire Indian population.
It is still, Hoka Hey Grunny.
Thanks for bringing this article to our attention--- it was a great article!
Awareness and education are the keys, I guess, to understanding more about the problems that our American Indians face. Perhaps with enough people understanding, some of the problems can be solved. I hope so, for sure!
Your welcome Dowser,
It was a pivotal moment in American Indian history, and that of the US.
Kavika,
I don't think that many Americans, especially the younger ones, know about why Wounded Knee happened and what happened there. I think you should talk a little about it.
Are you suggesting that I write an article!!!! Kidding, good idea Perrie.
20 Talking points - that's what we need - and they need to be enforced.
That is true 1st. Will it happen, I doubt, it but we can keep pushing for them.
What do you mean by that 1st?
The Trail of Broken Treaties Perrie.
More important than any number of talking points 1st, is that the government needs to make these agreements with the full intent to honor and keep their words for the first time in history. Or these will just be more wind to pass through.
We are talking the "White Father" government that has lied to every country/nation in the world when making treaties. They have never and will never honor their word - they have no honor.
I say all the above after having lived a "hidden" life as an Indian and having taken a number of courses in Indian Law. It is absolutely staggering how bluntly and blatantly the "White Father" has stated, on the Congressional floors, "Well, this one won't last long. Soon we'll have those Indians right where we want them." That was stated at least 25 times - openly. How many times was it stated behind closed doors???
Exactly my point 1st.