 Dennis Banks
A Message From Dennis Banks
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Thank you for clicking onto our website.
When I just started putting these different webs together
I didn’t realize how many contact hits we would generate,
nor did we know the broad issues that many people are interested in.
We were off to a slow start, but as we mature with the computer I recognize
a duty to not only inform, but to help people in different ways, which may
only be a word or two of encouragement to keep strong and keep going.
I do welcome your comments and while I’m on the road often I sometimes
don’t look at the messages for weeks at a time. But don’t stop clicking,
and don’t stop the wait! I’ll eventually be back to you and hopefully
see you in person.
Migwitch
Dennis Banks
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Dennis Banks Biography
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"We must open our ears to the cries of eagles"
Dennis Banks ~~ Native American leader, teacher, lecturer, activist and author~~is an Anishinabe born on Leech Lake Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota. In 1968 he co-founded the American Indian Movement (AIM).
Dennis has had roles in the movies War Party, The Last of the Mohicans, and
Thunderheart. A recording STILL STRONG featuring Banks' original
work as well as traditional Native American songs was completed in the 1990s. A musical video with the same name was released in '95. He can also be heard on other musical CD's: Peter Gabriel's Real World Records "Les Musiques duMonde", Peter Matthiessen's "No Boundaries", on WORX-FM's "Tim Hain & the Worx", and with Cherokee Rose.
In 2001, Dennis re-released Still Strong, now available through Red Hot Promotions. He is currently working on his autobiography, due to be released end of 2003, early 2004. He has also recently founded a non profit organization, The Nowa Cumig Institute (www.nowacumig.org), which supports Native American youth programs and the indian community. Proceeds from his Still Strong CD benefit the organization.
Dennis now resides on the Leech Lake Reservation in Minnesota, where he lives with his familly and runs Dennis Banks Company (DBC), producing American Indian Food products, i.e., wild rice & maple syrup, grown organically on the reservation. All products are available at DennisBanks.com
Dennis continues to stay involved with American Indian issues, AIM activities, and travels the globe lecturing, teaching the Native American traditions, providing drug and alcohol counseling, and sharing his experiences.
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Book Tour News
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Ojibwa Warrior:
Dennis Banks And The Rise Of The American Indian Movement
It is my pleasure that we have released this book to the American public, which is predominantly an English reading society. The reason why I say this, is my last book was written entirely in Japanese for the Japanese public.
While this book touches on the historical events of AIM, two most important events were deliberately left out: One was "The Trail of Broken Ttreaties" 1972; the other was "The Longest Walk" 1978. These two events require an entire book by themselves because of their importance. Books which I will write and co-author with other participants.
Ojibwa Warrior ends with my return to the land where I was born, and of course, more chapters are forthcoming.
I hope you understand completely the reasons for the rise of the American Indian Movement and the great need for dramatic changes which we undertook.
Thank for you continued support and interest.
- Migwitch
Dennis J. Banks, aka Nowa Cumig
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More news on Dennis
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Dennis Banks and French Photojournalist Michelle Vignes to collaborate on a book entitled: A Pictorial History Of The American Indian Movement. Also, with Michelle and DeOcampo and others.
A Pictorial History of The Longest Walk of 1978. Anyone with photographs appropriate for these projects please contact us at banks@redhotpromotions.com
Also available by Michelle Vignes, A Pictorial of the Struggles of Native People During the 60's & 70's entitled: The French Indiens d'Amer'ique 35 annees de lutte pour la souverainete with introduction by Dennis Banks.
ENGLISH VERSION COMING SOON
Dennis Banks, long time Native leader, activist, now joins the musical manufacturing arena with the introduction of a new custom line of Anishinabe Drums. Banks is priding himself as he unveiled both floor drums, hand drums and wall drums at the September 2003 pow wow at Soboba Reservation in Southern California. For more detailed information about the drums and drum making go to www.dennisbanks.com
Strong Still, Dennis' CD with Narada Michael Walden and friends,
Dennis remains active on the Leech Lake Reservation in Minnesota.
He is involved with the local school board where his 11 year old son,
benefit the Native community of Sugar Point, MN
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