Historical Photo of the Occupation of Alcatraz

In Honor of the 55th Anniversary of the Occupation of Alcatraz

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Event Time 11:00 a.m. - 08:30 p.m. PT
Cost
Location EP 116
Contact Email aismain@sfsu.edu

Overview

Join American Indian Studies for a day of events—in person and online—commemorating the 55th Anniversary of the Occupation of Alcatraz.

Panels:

“Native California and the Alcatraz Occupation”

11:00–12:15pm: Gregg Castro (Ramaytush Ohlone) addresses the experiences and concerns of Native Californians at the occupation and in ongoing conversations about its significance and legacy.

 

“SFSU Archives of the Alcatraz Occupation”

12:30–1:45pm: Rob Collins, Associate Professor of AIS, will lead a discussion with librarians and others about SFSU video and print archives of the occupation.

In Person, EP 116 (Seats are limited)

Zoom (Register online for both panels): https://sfsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtc-iqqz0jHd1AmHN_qVZcIAWZSOkYd…

 

The Concert:

In Gratitude to the Community of AIS

7:00–8:30pm: A fundraising event to support AIS faculty and student research. Featuring a special performance by Paul Steward (Elem Pomo) of “Twice As Good.”

In Person, EP 116 (Seats are limited, RSVP required): https://sfsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bCnsrmZQmdCu9cq

Zoom (Register online for the concert): https://sfsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldOCvqzsvHdZgfEVpm41FGmw0yW1Sk…

 

Questions? Contact American Indian Studies at: aismain@sfsu.edu

Flyer for the 55th Anniversary of the Occupation of Alcatraz

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