From Alcatraz to Standing Rock and Beyond: On the Past 50 and Next 50 Years of Indigenous Activism

Bioneers | Published: April 21, 2020 IndigeneityJustice Video

2019 commemorated the 50-year anniversary of the 19-month Native American student occupation of Alcatraz. This video presents Indigenous activists from three generations who were on the frontlines at Alcatraz, Standing Rock, and other Indigenous Rights struggles, as they discuss their visions for the next 50 years of Indigenous activism.

Featuring Julian Noisecat, LaNada War Jack, Clayton Thomas Muller and Ras K’Dee.

This presentation took place in the Indigeneity Forum at the 2019 National Bioneers Conference. See more from the 2019 Conference.

Indigeneity is a Native-led Program within Bioneers/Collective Heritage Institute that promotes indigenous knowledge and approaches to solve the earth’s most pressing environmental and social issues through respectful dialogue. Visit the Indigeneity Program homepage.

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