After spending most of his life behind bars, Leonard Peltier now lives in a home on the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa ...

The Native activist spent nearly fifty years in prison for the killing of two F.B.I. agents. In January, Joe Biden commuted ...

Peltier wants to make a living selling his paintings, as he did in prison, and plans to write more books. He also wants to train young activists about the threats they will face.

The centerpiece of the event will be the unveiling of a 12-foot statue of Peltier, adapted from his original self-portrait and built by Bay Area artist Rigo 23, symbolizing his resilience and ...

Leonard Peltier, one of America’s ... But Peltier’s reach has also spanned far beyond the prison walls—not just his story, but his words, his poetry, his art and his activism.

The 12-foot statue of Leonard Peltier, titled “Leonard Peltier – Waiting,” was inspired by Peltier’s iconic self-portrait and crafted by artist Rigo 23.