The ABC-CLIO Companion to the Native American Rights Movement examines such matters as the political struggle over treaty obligations, religious freedom, and the political sovereignty of reservations. The A–Z entries cover key persons, legislation, organizations, and events.Topics discussed include the American Indian Movement (AIM), the Wounded Knee occupation, the occupation of Alcatraz, the Native American Church, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Black and white illustrations enhance the easy to read text.