- 1989-020/008(04)
- Item
- 5 Dec. 1974
Part of Michael Posluns fonds
Item consists of Barry Travis and an unidentified speaker giving a press conference on the events surrounding Wounded Knee and the incarceration of Black Horse and Leonard Peltier. The first speaker gives a statement on Black Horse, in reference to Peltier, the RCMP, US/Canada extradition; how the speaker got involved, their experience with security around the matter when going to interview Black Horse, questions on RCMP response (charges and imprisonment in preparation for deportation) and legal proceedings around the case. The second speaker discusses the incidents at Wounded Knee, the arrest of Indian people (including Frank Black Horse), and the circumstances leading to the arrest of Leonard Peltier.