If you join AIM then you are there for the duration for the people. We are sober and drug free. We don't get involved with tribal politics or any other community politics unless invited to do so. A written letter must be sent to any AIM chapter before AIM will get involved.
Every chapter puts together their own protocol.
Principal Six AIM is for everyone and AIM philosophy is based on the individual first nations spiritual and cultural norms of the people. AIM philosophy of AIM is that you work with the people not above the people. We are proactive when invited to make a stand on an issue and accordingly are willing to sacrifice your life, time, money and take risks in losing employment, homes and loss of family members or relatives. AIM is willing to risk their reputation even when it is unpopular at the time. For example, Wounded Knee '73, which was a significant event because its the most recent confrontation between U.S. Government and Indian Nations.