background/purpose
What group of people was meant to be empowered with the Red Power Movement?
Native Americans
The Occupation of Alcatraz was recognized as the longest/shortest walking protest.
Longest
How many days did the wounded-knee protest last?
71 days
What year did the two important acts gets passed?
1975
What are some things these movements have tried to stop?
poverty, messed up education systems, issues regarding land of sovereignty, and disregard for indigenous culture
Which treaty was violated in order for the protest to take place?
Treaty of Fort Laramie
The town Wounded-Knee hel historical significance to what Native American Tribe.
The Lakota TRibe
Which two important acts were passed?
Indian Self-determination and Education Assistance acts
The healthcare system for Native Americans was...
corrupt, underfunded, and run by racist doctors.
How many months did the Occupation of Alcatraz last?
19 months
name the term: utilizing violence to support a cause for the rights of Native American people and re-occupy land dedicated to them
Indian Militancy
What did Indian Self-determination and Education Assistance acts allow Native Americans to do?
make their own decisions on how their land was utilized
What movement did the Red Power Movement take inspiration from?
The Black Civil Rights Movement
The Treaty of Fort Laramie recognized the .... Hills as a part of the Great .... Reservation.
Black, Sioux
name the term: the shared unity of cultural norms (ex: dances, stories) between different tribes of Native Americans throughout the United States which help to create a sense of community
Pan-Indianism
Under the act, tribes were able to make contracts with the .... in order to control programs that were controlled by the ....
government
How did the Black Civil rights movement help Native Americans?
helped make similar demands or equal rights and inspired boycotts, sit-ins, and marches
When did it take place?
Name the three important figures/groups that were included in the slides.
Dennis banks, American Indian Movement (AIM), National Indian Youth Council (NIYC)
What are some things that Native Americans were able to fix by entering contracts with the government?
healthcare, education, and law enforcement