T he following interview with Vernon Bellecourt (passed away Oct. 13, 2007) was originally done in Winter 2000 and published in Native American Village, IMDiversity as well as Ojibway News. It is printed here just as it was transcribed from my long talks with him and posted here as a tribute. Vernon was a man who walked the talk of his convictions. He is still, very much missed. fyi....these histories as shared with me, by Vernon are now featured in the second edition of Ghost Rider Roads, a book about the American Indian Movement, collected/by antoinette nora claypoole. (click here to view/purchase book). The Elder Bellecourt, Part One An Interview/Discussion with Vernon Bellecourt by antoinette nora claypoole Vernon Bellecourt speaking in Baltimore during Longest Walk 1978 (photo: Daniel Luna all rights reserved) Interview With Vernon Bellecourt December 15, 2000 Antoinette : I don't even know your birthdate. Tell us when you were born an