Dive into the chilling and complex story of Anna Mae Aquash, a Mi’kmaq activist and prominent member of the American Indian Movement (AIM), as we explore the new four-part documentary Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae. This episode of the 7th Generation Podcast uncovers the tragic events surrounding her 1975 murder and delves into the broader implications for Indigenous resistance and justice.

We discuss:

• The role of AIM in the circumstances leading to Annie Mae’s death.

• Convictions of John Graham and Arlo Looking Cloud for her murder.

• The FBI’s COINTELPRO program and its efforts to dismantle AIM through infiltration and manipulation.

• Leonard Peltier’s ongoing imprisonment and his connection to the broader struggles of AIM.

• The Trail of Broken Treaties, the Occupation of Wounded Knee, and the gunfight at Jumping Bull Ranch.

• How Annie Mae’s case resonates with the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movement, highlighting the thousands of Native women who go missing or are murdered each year.

Anna Mae Aquash’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of the cost of resistance and the ongoing violence against Indigenous women. Join us as we reflect on her courage, the fractured legacy of AIM, and the fight for justice that continues today.

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