"Trail of Tears." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web.

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.

"American Indian Movement's Demands during Their Occupation of Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, Ca, 1969 (primary Source Document)."Historymartinezs Blog. N.p., n.d. Web.

"Red Power Rising: The National Indian Youth Council and the Origins of Native Activism." Warrior Publications. N.p., n.d. Web.

PBS.PBS, n.d. Web

Trail of Broken Treaties

Trail of Tears 2
1972

This was a cross-country protest in the United States by American Indians and First Nations organizations that took place in the autumn of 1972. It was designed to bring attention to American Indian issues, such as treaty rights, living standards, and inadequate housing.

"UP Close ~ AIM -A Movement of Civil Rights & a Revival of Identity." The River Moved. N.p., n.d. Web.

"Broken Treaties." Broken Treaties. N.p., n.d. Web.