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Alcatraz photo by Brenda Norrell/Nov. 2008
A KQED ne
ws report from Alcatraz featuring the American Indian occupation of th
e island, on November 24th 1969. Includes interviews with John Whitefox, Richard Oakes and LaNada Means. Oakes confirms there there is no outbreak of hepatitis amongst the population and Whitefox states they're determind to remain there for 10 years if necessary, to defend their property rights. When LaNada Means is asked by a reporter if their protest has any connection with the Third World Liberation Front she replies: "Well, this is a Native American struggle." She describes the occupation as an attempt to make the federal government honor the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie and claims the failure of Walter Hickel (Secretary of the Interior) to respond to their November 20th proclamation was expected. She also points out that whilst living conditions for the protestors are very basic, this is in fact: "Average for an Indian way of life anyway. Now, I mean today."50.13 MB uploaded Dec 12, 2008 by Michael D Harper
Also watch the 1966 TV interview with Cesar Chavez and the 1971 TV report on 'Your Black Muslim Bakery'
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1 comment:
Now that Table Top Rancheria has Lost Lake and setting a consideration for a Sailability. When will other Native Americans in California get ready for the economic developement money to take back lost lakes with a Sailability. In case you are puzzled watch what the Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors will do M24-26 2009 in Petaluma California. Could be your tribe.
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