What protest tactics were used by the American Indian Movement at Alcatraz and Wonded Knee?

The American Indian Movement (AIM) employed various protest tactics during the occupations of Alcatraz and Wounded Knee. At Alcatraz, activists occupied the island, asserting it was illegally taken from Native Americans, and used media attention to highlight their demands for sovereignty and cultural recognition. At Wounded Knee, AIM members engaged in a 71-day standoff with federal authorities, utilizing armed resistance and public demonstrations to draw attention to issues such as treaty violations and systemic injustices faced by Native Americans. Both actions aimed to reclaim land and assert indigenous rights, employing direct action as a means of advocacy.