Ward Churchill
American author and activist
Born
October 2nd, 1947
77 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Born in 1947, this individual is an author and activist. He gained recognition for writings on American history and indigenous rights. The individual served as a professor at the University of Colorado, where controversial opinions on U.S. policies and involvement in wars generated significant debate. Known for strong critiques of government actions, his works focused on topics such as environmental justice and native sovereignty. This person’s activism included participation in demonstrations advocating for indigenous peoples' rights.
Authored 'A Little Matter of Genocide'
Wrote extensively on Native American issues
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