John Graham (Canadian activist)

John Graham
Born
John Graham

1954-7 (age 62–63)
NationalityCanadian
CitizenshipChampagne and Aishihik First Nations
OccupationActivist
OrganizationAmerican Indian Movement
Known forThe Native People's Caravan[1]
The Beothuk Patrol[1]
Triggerman in the murder of AIM Activist Anna Mae Aquash[2]
Children8 children[3][4]
(including Naneek Graham,[5]
Chusia Graham,[6]
Jimi[7]
and Dezi[7])
ParentRachael Thompson (Mother)[7][8]
WebsiteJohn Graham Defense Committee

John Graham is a Canadian, Yukoner, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations citizen, and former Native American activist. He is best known for being convicted for the murder of fellow American Indian Movement activist Anna Mae Aquash.[2][9]

  1. ^ a b Dunphy, Martin (2009). "John Graham's Life in Resistance" (PDF). Anti-Politics. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  2. ^ a b Lee, Stephen (2 March 2015). "Jackley: Aquash case might help solve other cold cases from Wounded Knee". Capital Journal. Retrieved 25 June 2021. John Graham is in prison for life for murdering Annie Mae Aquash in December 1975 on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
  3. ^ "John Graham Defense Committee". Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Building Relationships" (PDF). Champagne and Aishihik First Nations. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 May 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  5. ^ "John Graham Extradited to Face Trumped Charges". The Pacific Free Press. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  6. ^ "Free John Graham · BC Supreme Court set to decide Graham's extradition fate". Common Ground. September 2007. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  7. ^ a b c "Photo Album". John Graham Defense Committee. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  8. ^ "Building Relationships" (PDF). CAFN. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 May 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  9. ^ "The Lies of John Graham". Indigenous Women for Justice. Archived from the original on 13 May 2008. Retrieved 17 August 2016.