F or much of American history, the indigenous peoples of the United States faced immense challenges, from genocide to forced relocation to family separation. In the face of a mortal threat to their existence, however, indigenous people demonstrated incredible bravery. Tribal groups often formed alliances to push back against mistreatment and lobby for land, rights, and freedom. In the 20th century, the American Indian Movement fought for indigenous civil rights alongside the better-known Black Civil Rights movement. Simultaneously, many tribes collectively organized to resist terror campaigns