Thelma Conroy-Rios

Thelma Conroy-Rios
Born
Thelma Rae Charging Bear Conroy Rios[1]

May 17, 1945[2]
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota[3]
DiedFebruary 9, 2011(2011-02-09) (aged 65)
Rapid City, South Dakota, US
Resting placePine Lawn Memorial Park
NationalityAmerican Indian
OccupationActivist
Years active1973–2011
Organization(s)American Indian Movement
PIE Patrol[4]
Known forParticipant in the murder of AIM Activist Anna Mae Aquash
SpouseHarry Hill (ex-husband)
Children5[1]

Thelma Conroy-Rios was a Native American activist. She is perhaps best known for her involvement in the Wounded Knee incident and for her involvement in the murder of fellow American Indian Movement activist Anna Mae Aquash.

  1. ^ a b "~Thelma Rae Charging Bear Conroy Rios ~". Lakota Country Times. February 16, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  2. ^ "Thelma Rae Conroy Rios". Tributes. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  3. ^ "10/12/2011 - Theda R. Clarke". Chadrad. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  4. ^ "Annie Mae Timeline I - Wounded Knee". Indian Country News. Retrieved October 26, 2014.