The Native American Resistance on Alcatraz

More than 50 years ago, a group of indigenous Americans took control of Alcatraz — an island that belongs to the Ohlone people. That event, known as the Occupation of Alcatraz, was an inflection point for tribes in California and nationwide. In this clip, we explore that history from someone who was part of the occupation and what it meant for native peoples still fighting for freedom today.