Government Repression of the American Indian Movement
The reality of what occurred on the Pine Ridge Sioux Reservation in the 1970s is not reflected in most contemporary histories of the United States. Scores of indigenous people were killed and many more were wounded. Ward Churchill, an activist with the American Indian Movement, draws lessons and inspiration from the events at Pine Ridge as Native peoples continue their struggle for land and dignity. He also discusses the Leonard Peltier case, the subject of the documentary Incident at Oglala.
Recorded at Alfred University.
Speaker
Ward Churchill
Ward Churchill was an author and academic. Among his many books are Fantasies of the Master Race, Struggle for the Land, Indians Are Us?, and A Little Matter of Genocide. He is a co-author of Agents of Repression. He was dismissed from his tenured position at the University of Colorado because of an essay he wrote in his book Some People Push Back: On the Justice of Roosting Chickens. In 2009, a jury found he was wrongfully fired. He passed away in August 2026.
Tim DONNELLY –
One of the most intelligent and moving voices enlightening our ignorance. Listen to this master speak–do not interrupt-one will listen differently to this Music.
Gixesmith, N.Y.
From a listener in Western Massachusetts –
Hearing Ward Churchill’s 1991 talk was profoundly moving & important. A most appropriate & needed reminder of the depth of our American problematics. And the John Trudell music end piece was perfect! So good to have you out there producing such stuff!!