Vernon Bellecourt
Vernon Bellecourt | |
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Bellecourt ca. 1970s | |
| Born | October 17, 1931 |
| Died | October 13, 2007 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | White Earth Band of Ojibwe |
| Other names | WaBun-Inini |
| Known for | American Indian Movement leader |
| Relatives | Clyde Bellecourt (brother) |
Vernon Bellecourt (WaBun-Inini) (October 17, 1931 – October 13, 2007) was a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe (located in Minnesota), a Native American rights activist, and a leader in the American Indian Movement (AIM). In the Ojibwe language, his name meant "Man of Dawn."