Members of RUN

Scope and Content: Members of THE RUN Resting at a Supporter’s Home in Ontario. Front row (kneeling): Kenny Jabosh, Unknown, Milton Born with a Tooth, Dennis First Rider Jr., Dennis First Rider. Middle row: Mike Bruised Head, Alvin Manychief, Unknown Person, Keevin Mountain Horse, Sheldon First Rider. Back Row: Unkn…

History Biographical: The American Indian Movement (AIM) began as a grassroots movement in 1968 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was the first pan-Indigenous movement uniting First Nations across the Americas. They came together in solidarity, no longer divided by colonial tactics. AIM saw borders as being a colonial construct. They aimed to support Indigenous resistance and to work across borders. Their influence inspired THE RUN (Treaties Honored Entirely, Reservations Under Natives) a political and spiritual movement. Members of the Blood Tribe organized THE RUN. In March 1980, they crossed the country to protest broken treaties. Members had a bundle of legal documents outlining their concerns. They took turns carrying it, relay style. After 26 days of running, they reached the steps of Parliament in Ottawa.

Acquisition Source: Photo donated by Alvin Manychief through his daughter Camina Weasel Moccasin.

Scope and Content: Members of THE RUN Resting at a Supporter’s Home in Ontario. Front row (kneeling): Kenny Jabosh, Unknown, Milton Born with a Tooth, Dennis First Rider Jr., Dennis First Rider. Middle row: Mike Bruised Head, Alvin Manychief, Unknown Person, Keevin Mountain Horse, Sheldon First Rider. Back Row: Unknown Person, Al Many Bears, Elliot Back Fat, Jordan Small Eyes, Floyd Heavy Runner (Tiny Man), Sidney Plaited Hair, Moses (unknown last name), Randy Shouting, Aloysious Crop Eared Wolf, Unknown Person, Unknown Person. Clark Bruised Head is standing on the first step to the right.