American Indian Civil Rights Movement

The American Indian Civil Rights Movement (AICRM) was a social and political effort during the 1960s and 1970s to advocate for the rights and sovereignty of Native American communities. It aimed to address issues like cultural preservation, tribal self-governance, land rights, and equal legal treatment under U.S. laws. Activists sought to affirm their sovereignty while working within the U.S. legal system to improve living conditions, preserve their traditions, and ensure fair representation. The movement played a significant role in advancing Native American rights, leading to important legal and policy changes that recognized tribal self-determination.