“[The is] a mistaken belief that [the word Indian] refers somehow to the country, India. When Columbus washed up on the beach in the Caribbean, he was not looking for a country called India. Europeans were calling that country Hindustan in 1492.... Columbus called the tribal people he met "Indio," from the Italian in dio, meaning "in God."”
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Russell Means
Russell Means was an influential Native American activist, born on November 10, 1939, and passed away on October 22, 2012. He played a crucial role in the Native American rights movement in the United States, known for his steadfast stance and leadership. more
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