The American Indian Movement By Adventureman8 Period: Jan 1, 1950 to Dec 31, 1978 The American Indian Movement Nov 24, 1950 Treaties Policy Extermination Plan Started The United States federal Government embarks on a serious policy plan against Native American treaties. Jul 16, 1968 American Indian Movement Creation Dec 21, 1968 First Indian community college is created Nov 9, 1969 Indians claim the island of Alcatraz Apr 17, 1970 Movement put in national news Nov 9, 1973 Standoff at Wounded Knee Feb 14, 1978 American Indian Movement Dismantled