How did Russell means influence the course of events for the rights of native American

Rusell Means was an activist for the rights of American Indians. His significant participation in the American Indian Movement (AIM) gave him great fame and national and international importance.

Means worked and fought for the rights of indigenous peoples giving a voice to those individuals who were abused by high sectors of society. Means participated in protests, marches and acts pronouncing himself against such abuse and advocating for a better life and recognition of rights for his people.

He and the American Indians movement organized a protest against broken treaties.