Darlene Ka-Mook Nichols
Darlene Nichols | |
|---|---|
| Ka-Mook | |
| Born | Darlene Pearl Nichols 1955 (age 69–70) |
| Nationality | American Indian Oglala Sioux |
| Occupation(s) | Civil rights activist FBI Informant Outpatient Therapist |
| Years active | 1972–1978 |
| Organization(s) | American Indian Movement (formerly) FBI (formerly) |
| Known for | The Longest Walk Wounded Knee incident |
| Spouse | Dennis Banks (1972–1989) |
| Children | Tokala Banks Tiopa Banks Tasina Banks Tacanunpa Banks |
| Relatives | Bernie Nichols-Lafferty (sister) Barbara Robideau (sister) |
Darlene Nichols, also known by the names Kamook, Ka-Mook, Kamook Nichols and Ka-Mook Nichols, is a Native American activist and former member of the American Indian Movement (AIM). She is best known for her role in organizing The Longest Walk, and for serving as a key witness in the trials of AIM members Arlo Looking Cloud, Richard Marshall, and John Graham who were ultimately convicted in the murder of Anna Mae Aquash.