Protest

Occupation of Alcatraz

1969 – 1971 · 37.83° N, 122.42° W

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When
1969 – 1971
Kind
Protest
Coordinates
37.83° N, 122.42° W
Description
Native American protest in 1969 - 1971
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Occupation of Alcatraz

1969–1971 American Indian occupation of Alcatraz

The Occupation of Alcatraz was a 19-month long occupation of Alcatraz Island and its prison complex, then classified as abandoned surplus federal land, by 89 American Indians and their supporters. The occupation was led by Richard Oakes, LaNada Means, and others, while John Trudell served as spokesman. The group lived on the island together until the occupation was forcibly ended by the U.S. government.

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