AIM (American Indian Movement)

The American Indian Movement (AIM) is a grassroots advocacy group founded in the late 1960s to address the rights and issues of Native American people in the United States. AIM emerged in response to long-standing inequities, including poverty, discrimination, and the loss of cultural identity. The organization aims to promote sovereignty, environmental justice, and social change for Indigenous communities. Known for its activism, AIM organized protests and events, including the occupation of Alcatraz Island in 1969 and the Wounded Knee incident in 1973, raising awareness of Native American struggles and pushing for policy reforms.