Russell Means (1939–2012) was a powerful Oglala Lakota activist, actor, writer, and one of the most influential Indigenous voices of the 20th and early 21st centuries. He taught and lived a philosophy grounded in sovereignty, decolonization, and Indigenous worldviews. Here’s a breakdown of what he taught — through both word and action: ⸻ 🔥 1. Indigenous Sovereignty Is Non-Negotiable Means believed that Native Nations are not minorities or ethnic groups, but sovereign nations with inherent right

American Indian Activist Russell Means Powerful Speech, 1989

Russell Means "The Last Of The Mohicans" 1992 - Bobbie Wygant Archive

Where White Men Fear to Tread: The… by Russell Means · Audiobook preview