Russell Means on Antiwar Radio (+ Pine Ridge Aid)

Scott Horton recently interviewed Russell Means, American Indian Movement leader and now “chief facilitator” of the newly declared Republic of Lakotah. [MP3 here.] It’s a truly fascinating talk.

I’m ashamed to say I haven’t heard about this yet – better late than never. Mr. Means is a highly respected freedom-fighter for the indigenous people of our lands, and his vast amounts of historical knowledge are apparent in this interview.

In 2007, the Republic of Lakotah went to Washington and declared themselves sovereign from the United States Government.

An excerpt from their Unilateral Withdrawl:

We as the freedom loving Lakotah People are the predecessor sovereign of Dakota Territory as evidenced by the Treaties with the United States Government, including, but not limited to, the Treaty of 1851 and the Treaty of 1868 at Fort Laramie. Lakotah, formally and unilaterally withdraws from all agreements and treaties imposed by the United States Government on the Lakotah People. Lakotah , and the population therein, have waited for at least 155 years for the United States of America to adhere to the provisions of the above referenced treaties. The continuing violations of these treaties’ terms have resulted in the near annihilation of our people physically, spiritually, and culturally.

You can watch Russell Means talk about plans for the second year of the Republic of Lakotah here.

(Note: The Republic of Lakotah is not associated with the Free Lakota Bank, which has made news on some blogs / websites lately.)

*Also, the Pine Ridge Reservation is still looking for relief aid to try and help  people make it through this winter. Info can be found here and here.