Vernon Bellecourt
Native American rights activist (1931–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vernon Bellecourt (WaBun-Inini) (October 17, 1931 – October 13, 2007)[1] was a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe (located in Minnesota), a Native American rights activist, and a leader in the American Indian Movement (AIM).[2] In the Ojibwe language, his name meant "Man of Dawn."[1]
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Vernon Bellecourt | |
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Born | October 17, 1931 |
Died | October 13, 2007(2007-10-13) (aged 75) |
Nationality | White Earth Band of Ojibwe |
Other names | WaBun-Inini |
Known for | American Indian Movement leader |
Relatives | Clyde Bellecourt (brother) |
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