​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Russell Charles Means (November 10, 1939 - October 22, 2012) was an Oglala Sioux activist for the rights of Native American people. He was a prominent member of the American Indian Movement (AIM) having joined the organization in 1968. Means also pursued careers in politics, acting, and music. Description the Wikipedia article Russell Means, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.