A group of 'freedom-loving' Lakota activists announced a plan Wednesday for their people to withdraw from treaties their forefathers signed with the U.S. government. Headed by leaders of the American Indian Movement, including activist, actor and Porcupine resident Russell Means, the group dropped in on the State Department and the embassies of Bolivia, Venezuela, Chile and South Africa this week seeking recognition for their effort to form a free and independent Lakota nation. The group plans to visit more embassies in the coming months. (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, Thursday)
Only time will tell what the federal government thinks of this declaration of independence.
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