Which historical figure is known for their contributions to North Dakota's Native American rights movement?

Russell Means is a significant figure in the Native American rights movement, particularly known for his involvement in advocating for Native American sovereignty and rights during the 1960s and 1970s. He played a prominent role in the American Indian Movement (AIM), which was crucial in raising awareness about the issues faced by Native Americans, including land rights, self-determination, and social justice.

His activism included organizing events and protests, such as the occupation of Alcatraz Island and the Wounded Knee incident, which drew national attention to the struggles of Native American communities. Means used his platform to argue for treaty rights and to highlight the historical injustices experienced by Indigenous peoples in the United States.

In contrast, figures like Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull are renowned for their leadership during the 19th century and their resistance to U.S. expansion into Native territories, particularly in the context of the Plains Wars. While important, their contributions are more historical and not directly linked to the contemporary rights movement as Russell Means is. Geronimo, also a prominent leader, was associated with the Apache struggle against U.S. military efforts during a similar time period but does not directly relate to the Native American rights movement of the 20th century in North