Members of the Lakota Nation declared independence in December, 2007 as part of the Lakota Freedom Movement. The group announced a plan on December 19, 2007 for the withdrawal of their treaty with the United States government. It is unclear how many Lakota are behind the movement. The area was designated as Lakota land by the Treaty of Fort Laramie in 1851. They have met with representatives of Bolivia, Venezuela, Chile and South Africa seeking recognition of the free and independent Lakota Nation.

1. Population: 70,000
2. Region of residence: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming
3. One of seven Sioux tribes

• Google News: Lakota Freedom Movement
• Rapid City Journal: Lakota group secedes from U.S. (December 21, 2007)
• AFP: Descendants of Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse break away from US (December 20, 2007)
  • Indian rights activist Russell Means: "We are no longer citizens of the United States of America and all those who live in the five-state area that encompasses our country are free to join us."
  • Phyllis Young: "We are not trying to embarrass the United States. We are here to continue the struggle for our children and grandchildren."
• Argus Leader: Lakota group pushes for new nation (December 20, 2007)
• Native American Times: The Lakota will never forget Wounded Knee 1890 (December 20, 2007)
• Rapid City Journal: Lakota group declares sovereign nation status (December 20, 2007)
• FOX News: Lakota Indians Withdraw Treaties Signed With U.S. 150 Years Ago (December 20, 2007)
• The Bismarck Tribune: Fighting to keep traditions (November 26, 2007)

• Radio 4 All: Canupa Gluha Mani Interview (December 25, 2007)

• Blog Talk Radio: Russell Means Interview (December 22, 2007)

• Free Talk Live: Russell Means Interview

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