Tim Giago

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• Wounded Knee activists gather for 25th anniversary

  MPR’s Cara Hetland reports on 25th anniversary of Wounded Knee, a 72 day stand-off between members of the American Indian Movement (AIM) and the tribal and federal governments. Some regard the incident at Wounded Knee in western South Dakota as the beginning of an era of increased Indian activism; others see it as the end to progress on the reservation.

  Feb. 27, 1998Save
• Tim Giago on Chip Wadena, tribal gaming, and tribal government

  Tim Giago, publisher of Lakota Times, comments on Chip Wadena, tribal gaming, and the varied forms and challenges of tribal government.

  May. 13, 1996Save
• Disconnected Indians share their feelings on national voting

  As the 1992 presidential election year hits it’s stride, MPR’s Leif Enger reports on voter apathy within the Native American community in Minnesota. While interest in local politics is high for Native American voters, that of national elections is far from the forefront.

  Apr. 3, 19925 minSave
• Tim Giago talks about Lakota Times

  MPR’s Stephen Smith interviews journalist Tim Giago, publisher of the Lakota Times. The Pine Ridge Reservation paper focuses on Native stories and Native rights.

  Dec. 1, 19894 minSave
• A look back at AIM on its 20th anniversary

  On the 20th anniversary of American Indian Movement (AIM), MPR’s Tom Meersman looks at the history, actions, and controversies of organization.

  Jul. 28, 19884 minSave