choose, as long as it's peaceful and honest. Russell Means. Russell Means was born November 10, 1939 on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation near the Black Hills of South Dakota. In the late 60s, Means began his fight for Indian rights with the American Indian Movement (AIM).hoose, as long as it's peaceful and honest. Russell Means. Russell Means was born November 10, 1939 on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation near the Black Hills of South Dakota. In the late 60s, Means began his fight for Indian rights with the American Indian Movement (AIM).