The organization was formed to address various issues concerning the Native
American urban community in Minneapolis, including poverty, housing, treaty
issues, and police harassment. From
its beginnings in Minnesota, AIM soon attracted members from across
the United States and Canada. It participated in the Rainbow Coalition organized by the civil rights activis. Fred Hampton
. Charles Deegan Sr. was involved with the AIM Patrol.
American urban community in Minneapolis, including poverty, housing, treaty
issues, and police harassment. From
its beginnings in Minnesota, AIM soon attracted members from across
the United States and Canada. It participated in the Rainbow Coalition organized by the civil rights activis. Fred Hampton
. Charles Deegan Sr. was involved with the AIM Patrol.