The Wounded Knee Incident

The Wounded Knee Incident refers to an 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota, where U.S. soldiers killed around 150-300 Lakota Sioux, mostly unarmed, marking the brutal end of armed resistance in the Indian Wars. The term is also associated with the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee by Native activists protesting federal government policies and historical injustices. This event drew national attention to Native American rights and abuses, symbolizing ongoing struggles for sovereignty, justice, and cultural preservation.