Alcatraz Occupation

The Alcatraz Occupation occurred from 1969 to 1971 when a group of Native American activists took over Alcatraz Island, a former prison in San Francisco Bay. They aimed to draw attention to the government's broken treaties and poor treatment of Indigenous people. The protest was symbolic, promoting Native American rights and sovereignty. The activists used the island to create a community and raise awareness about their issues. Although the occupation ended in 1971, it sparked greater activism and helped inspire future movements advocating for Native American rights and issues across the United States.