Vernon Bellecourt | |
|---|---|
 Bellecourt ca. 1970s | |
| Born | October 17, 1931 |
| Died | October 13, 2007 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | White Earth Band of Ojibwe |
| Other names | WaBun-Inini |
| Known for | American Indian Movement leader |
| Relatives | Clyde Bellecourt (brother) |
Vernon Bellecourt (WaBun-Inini) (October 17, 1931 – October 13, 2007)[1] was a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe (located in Minnesota), a Native American rights activist, and a leader in the American Indian Movement (AIM).[2] In the Ojibwe language, his name meant "Man of Dawn."[1]
- ^ a b "AIM Leader Vernon Bellecourt Dies at 75". AP. Archived from the original on November 12, 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-13.
- ^ Martin, Douglas (2007-10-17). "Vernon Bellecourt, Who Protested the Use of Indian Mascots, Dies at 75". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-02-27.