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Alcatraz gathering marks Indigenous Peoples Day amid tribal rights protests

Indigenous Peoples Day Alcatraz tribal rights Assembly Bill 1881 California tribes

Thousands of people gathered at Alcatraz to observe Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrating Native resilience and commemorating the 1969–1971 occupation of the island by the group Indians of All Tribes.

During the event, organizers expressed criticism of California Governor Gavin Newsom regarding his relationship with tribal communities. Specifically, advocates highlighted his recent veto of Assembly Bill 1881, a piece of legislation intended to strengthen protections for sacred sites and tribal religious practices.

The gathering, co-hosted by the International Indian Treaty Council, also highlighted the ongoing efforts of the Mukwema Ohlone tribe to achieve federal recognition.

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Alcatraz · Gavin Newsom · Indians of All Tribes · Indigenous Justice · International Indian Treaty Council

Sources

Thousands mark Indigenous Peoples Day on Alcatraz as tribes decry Newsom’s vetoes of tribal bills [www.livermorevine.com]
Newsom Apologized to Tribes for Historic Harms, Vetoed 2 Bills that Would Have Empowered Them [www.northcoastjournal.com]
Thousands mark Indigenous Peoples Day on Alcatraz as tribes decry Newsom’s vetoes of tribal bills [www.mv-voice.com]
Thousands mark Indigenous Peoples Day on Alcatraz as tribes decry Newsom’s vetoes of tribal bills [freerepublic.com]