ALCATRAZ ISLAND, Calif. Thursday, before the first light of dawn, Indigenous Peoples from the Americas, in solidarity with Palestinians, African Americans and others struggling against oppression, climbed the hill once again to offer prayers at sunrise on Alcatraz Island.
With the first streaks of dawn, the Dry Creek Pomo Traditional Dancers greeted the day, as about 3,000 people gathered to remember those who have passed on in the struggle for Indigenous rights and called for solidarity in resistance against colonialism and injustice.
“The strongest prayers are given to the morning star at this time of day”, said Bill Means, co-founder of the International Indian Treaty Council. IITC and American Indian Contemporary Arts hosted the 32nd annual Alcatraz island Sunrise Gathering.
“The strongest prayers are given to the morning star at this time of day”, said Bill Means, co-founder of the International Indian Treaty Council. IITC and American Indian Contemporary Arts hosted the 32nd annual Alcatraz island Sunrise Gathering.
Photo by Brenda Norrell
On Alcatraz Island, Palestinian dance group Al-Juthoor (The Roots) were among the performers during the sunrise service on Thanksgiving, hosted by the International Indian Treaty Council, which attracted 3,000 people in solidarity against injustice and oppression.
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On Alcatraz Island, Palestinian dance group Al-Juthoor (The Roots) were among the performers during the sunrise service on Thanksgiving, hosted by the International Indian Treaty Council, which attracted 3,000 people in solidarity against injustice and oppression.
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