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The Indigenous Peoples Coalition celebrated the release of activist Leonard Peltier from federal prison.
After spending nearly 50 years behind bars, American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier is finally free.
As Leonard Peltier is set to be released from federal prison, Native activists are reflecting on nearly five decades of work to win his freedom.
President Trump targets Indian education in first round of executive actions (January 22, 2025)
As Indian Country celebrated the release of Leonard Peltier, the new occupant of the Oval Office began taking aim at some of the bedrock principles of the trust and treaty relationship. 
Native America Calling: ‘It’s finally over – I’m going home’ (January 21, 2025)
Leonard Peltier will spend the remainder of his prison sentence at home after an 11th-hour action by former President Joe Biden. 
“Our hearts are full for Leonard Peltier, his family, and all of Indian Country as he finally gets to go home after nearly 50 years behind bars,” said Judith LeBlanc.
‘I am beyond words’: Deb Haaland welcomes clemency for Leonard Peltier (January 20, 2025)
“I am grateful that Leonard can now go home to his family,” said Deb Haaland, who was the first Native person to serve in a presidential cabinet. 
NDN Collective welcomes grant of executive clemency for Leonard Peltier (January 20, 2025)
“Leonard Peltier’s freedom today is the result of 50 years of intergenerational resistance, organizing, and advocacy,” said Nick Tilsen. 
Executive Grant of Clemency: Leonard Peltier (January 20, 2025)
Read the text of the executive grant of clemency to Leonard Peltier, signed by President Joe Biden on January 19, 2025. 
VIDEO: Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) calls for release of Leonard Peltier (December 5, 2024)
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) calls for the release of imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. 
Democracy Now: President Biden apologizes for Indian boarding school era (October 30, 2024)
In the swing state of Arizona, President Biden formally apologized for U.S. government-run Native American boarding schools. 
“Native people are going to fight back,” said Nick Tilsen, founder of NDN Collective.
Albert Bender: Leonard Peltier denied another chance at freedom (July 29, 2024)
“If the government can’t get the Indian they want, then they get the Indian they can.” 
Nearly three dozens members of the U.S. Congress are calling on President Joe Biden to release American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier from prison.
A large crowd rallied outside the White House, calling on President Joe Biden to free imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier.
‘He’s my brother’: Suzan Harjo at White House Rally for Leonard Peltier (September 12, 2023)
Suzan Harjo, a citizen of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, speaks at a rally in support of imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier. 
‘We are still here’: Holly Cook Macarro at White House Rally for Leonard Peltier (September 12, 2023)
Holly Cook Macarro, a citizen of the Red Lake Nation, speaks at a rally in support of imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier. 
‘Free Leonard Now’: Fawn Sharp at White House Rally for Leonard Peltier (September 12, 2023)
Fawn Sharp, the president of the National Congress of American Indians, speaks at a rally in support of imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier. 
Native America Calling: The hope for Leonard Peltier (February 15, 2023)
As Leonard Peltier enters his 48th year behind bars, his supporters and legal advocates are renewing the push to have him released through whatever means.
Native America Calling: The push to release Leonard Peltier (April 12, 2022)
Leonard Peltier, a prominent American Indian Movement activist, has become a symbol of Indigenous resistance and activism.
White House won’t ‘predict’ decision on Leonard Peltier (January 28, 2022)
The White House isn’t shedding light on what President Biden thinks about imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier. 
Albert Bender: Decolonization during the holiday season (January 4, 2022)
Let’s give due reverence to the United American Indians of New England who since 1970 have held a “National Day of Mourning” to honor Native resilience. 
Leonard Crow Dog was a powerful Wicasa Wakan, Holy Man, with a beautiful vision of the Sacred Mystery of the Universe.
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