ISBN:
9781498559515
Language:
English
Pages:
xxxiii, 145 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Parham, Vera, author Pan-tribal activism in the Pacific Northwest
DDC:
323.11970797/7725
Keywords:
Daybreak Star Cultural Center
;
Indians of North America Political activity
;
Protest movements History 20th century
;
Indians of North America Government relations
;
Indians of North America Urban residence
;
Seattle (Wash.) History 20th century
;
Fort Lawton (Seattle, Wash.) History 20th century
;
Northwest, Pacific Race relations 20th century
;
History
;
Northwest, Pacific Politics and government 20th century
Abstract:
"This study examines Native American protests in the Pacific Northwest during the 1960s and 1970s. It focuses on the successful occupation of Fort Lawton in 1970 and the creation of the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in 1975, both of which the author frames within the larger history of Native American activism."--Provided by publisher
Abstract:
Through the confrontation of troubles, a movement takes shape -- The battle begins: Fort Lawton -- The long haul: turning protest into programs -- Outcomes of the protest
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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