Vine Deloria, Sioux Activist, Dead at 72

[Maddy McCall]

Vine Deloria, Sioux Activist, Dead at 72

By DAN ELLIOTT
Associated Press Writer

DENVER (AP) -- Vine Deloria Jr., a groundbreaking author and an influential advocate of American Indian rights, has died, family members said. He was 72.

Deloria, a Sioux Indian, died Sunday of complications from an aortic aneurysm, said his son, Phil Deloria.

The author was considered one of the most outspoken - and persuasive - proponents of Indian cultural and political identity.

His best-known book, "Custer Died for Your Sins: An Indian Manifesto," attacked the American Indians' treatment by settlers and the government.

"I think he opened Americans' eyes to the real history of Native Americans and the injustice of past federal policies," said John Echohawk, executive director of the Native American Rights Fund in Boulder.

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[Hekate]

1. Kick

That took me by surprise -- somehow I didn't imagine him to be that old. Thanks for posting.

Hekate

:kick:

[xchrom]

2. oh no -- sad -- he was one of my heros.

[Maddy McCall]

3. Mine, too.

:cry:

[salin]

4. RIP

[strangemedicine]

5. This is sad news

Truly a gentleman and a scholar. Blessings on your journey, Deloria. We will miss you.

[Maddy McCall]

7. Even though you've been a member of DU for a year...

almost precisely a year, :toast: welcome! :toast:

[fshrink]

6. There are so few...

Thank you.

[DELUSIONAL]

8. I have several of his books

well researched -- he knew his subject like very few did.

[MountainLaurel]

9. What a loss for the country

And another book for my "to-read" shelf.

[doodadem]

10. National Icon

I first read "Custer Died For Your Sins" many years ago in high school. It was a major eye opener.

[coffeenap]

11. Anyone notice the "irony" of the sports highlights shown

next to the article? "Redskins have different view of 2 point try"

:(

[newspeak]

12. my heart goes out to his family

I have "Custer Died for your Sins" and "God is Red." Both, great reads.

[Maddy McCall]

13. kick

[burrowowl]

14. RIP!

72 is a bit young to go.

[merh]

15. May your spirit find peace, Mr. Deloria

...

[cantstandbush]

16. RIP, brother Vine. n/t

[AspenRose]

17. And not too long after we lost Rosa. How sad.

:cry: