Ojibwa Warrior

Dennis Banks and the Rise of the American Indian Movement

By: Dennis Banks, Richard Erdoes

Narrated by: Douglas Rye

Dennis Banks, an American Indian of the Ojibwa Tribe and a founder of the American Indian Movement, is one of the most influential Indian leaders of our time. In Ojibwa Warrior, written with acclaimed writer and photographer Richard Erdoes, Banks tells his own story for the first time and also traces the rise of the American Indian Movement (AIM). The authors present an insider's understanding of AIM protest events - the Trail of Broken Treaties march to Washington, D.C.; the resulting takeover of the BIA building; the riot at Custer, South Dakota; and the 1973 standoff at Wounded Knee.

The book is published by University of Oklahoma Press.

©2004 Dennis Banks and Richard Erdoes (P)2014 Redwood Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"A compelling account of one of the most influential Indian leaders in the United States... this volume (is) an important addition to this history of Native American and civil rights movements in the United States. ( Publishers Weekly)

"For readers who can recall the spotty media coverage of these events, this powerful litany of AIM's accomplishments is especially provocative." ( Booklist)

As a Dinè (Navajo) it’s a eye opener…

eye opener for the young generation to understand the roots and to embrace our culture and ways. This book is very empowering. Rip Denise and Russell <3 and all though of AIM

Amazing

Loved it all, including the narration. Required information for Anglo people deciding to embark on the Red Road. Much respect to Dennis, Leonard, Russel, and all those who risked their lives to make their voices heard. Free Peltier.

A friend

It was a good book. As I knew Dennis, I had heard him talk of some of these stories before. a warrior he was !! we need to honor his memory by protecting our mother, and stop polluting her. The truth may be shocking,... to fix what is wrong we need to know how it happened in the past.

A compelling and relevant read

The Narrator is perfect for this book. A story from old times that is still relevant in 2020.

Excellent

This book was great to listen too! Not boring no gaps. It definitely keeps you interested.