Occupation of Alcatraz
1969

The occupation of Alcatraz was done by the group, Indians of All Tribes (IAT).  The occupation lasted for nineteen month, beginning on November 20, 1969 and ending on June 11, 1971 when in was ended forcibly by the U.S. government.

It is believed that the Native Americans had wished to make the recently closed prison into a cultural center or maybe even a university for native studies.


"Alcatraz Pays Tribute to Indian Occupation." SFGate. N.p., n.d. Web.