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DESCRIPTION:The Indigenous Peoples' Day Sunrise Gathering on November 27th is organized 
 by the International Indian Treaty Council commemorating the 56th 
 anniversary of the 1969-1971 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All 
 Tribes. \n\nThe Annual Sunrise gathering on Alcatraz Island also 
 commemorates 533 years of Indigenous Resistance, Cultural Resiliency and 
 Survival in the Americas and will include an Ohlone Welcome, Pomo and Aztec 
 dancers, All Nations Drum, other Indigenous Cultural Presenters and Special 
 Guests\n\n\nFERRY SERVICE\n\nAlcatraz Pier 33 Ferry Terminal\n\nTICKETS: 
 https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/programs-and-events/annual-events/indigenous-peoples-sunrise-gathering/\n\nNovember 
 27, 2025:\n\nDeparture Times: 4:15AM, 4:30AM, 4:45AM, 5:00AM, 5:15AM, 
 5:30AM, 5:45AM, 6:00AM\n\nEach year on Thanksgiving morning Alcatraz is 
 closed for the day for regular visitors, but from 4:15 AM till 6:00 AM the 
 ferries run every 15 minutes and bring people to the island to celebrate 
 the Alcatraz Thanksgiving Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering.  After 
 the event the ferries run from Pier 33 until the last sailing at 8:45 AM, 
 when all visitors must leave Alcatraz.\n\nWalk-up tickets will be available 
 for purchase the morning of the event. However, tickets are limited and we 
 can not guarantee availability the day of the event.\n\nThis is a one-day 
 event and is not the standard Alcatraz Island tour; all areas except for 
 where the ceremony takes place will be closed and inaccessible to the 
 public.\n\nPlease note there is absolutely no sale of merchandise of any 
 kind allowed on Alcatraz Island, at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing, or on the 
 sidewalk outside of Alcatraz Landing.\n\n\nWhere to Meet\n\nPier 33 
 Alcatraz Landing\n\nPier 33 Alcatraz Landing is the launch site to Alcatraz 
 Island.\n\nAlcatraz Landing includes the Ticketbooth and waiting and 
 boarding areas, all of which are accessible. Accessible bathrooms are found 
 at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing and on all Alcatraz Cruises vessels.\n\nPlease 
 note: there are no wheelchairs available for loan either at Pier 33 
 Alcatraz Landing or on Alcatraz Island.\n\n\nDress Code\n\nThe weather on 
 Alcatraz is unpredictable and subject to change unexpectedly, so be sure to 
 dress in layers…bring along a light jacket or sweater, no matter how nice 
 the day begins! Follow this link for more information. \n\n\nABOUT: Indians 
 of All Tribes and the Occupation of Alcatraz (Nov. 20, 1969 – June 11, 
 1971)\n\nThe Native American occupation of this site began on November 20, 
 1969. Known as Indians of All Tribes, they rooted this action on the fact 
 that the Treaty of Fort Laramie (1868), between the U.S. and the Lakota 
 Peoples, outlined that all such retired, abandoned or otherwise unutilized 
 federal land should be returned to the Native people who once occupied 
 it.\n\nEighty-nine Native Americans led the occupation which, at its 
 height, swelled to a total of\n400 Natives and allies. During this time Bay 
 Area supporters, including the Black Panthers, organized boats to deliver 
 food and other essential supplies to the movement.\n\nThe occupation held 
 out for 19 months, ending with a forcible intervention by the U.S. 
 government. While the physical occupation ended it sparked and ignited a 
 movement.\n\nThe choice of Alcatraz is rife with symbolism, mirroring many 
 Indian reservations, a place with harsh living conditions, land unsuitable 
 for sustainable living and lack of economic possibilities.\n\nFor more 
 information on the occupation of Alcatraz, go to: 
 https://www.culturalsurvival.org/news/commemorating-50th-anniversary-occupation-alcatraz\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/11/18/18881613.php
SUMMARY:Annual Alcatraz Sunrise Ceremony 2025
LOCATION:In-person: Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing, then ferry to Alcatraz Island, San 
 Francisco Bay\n\nFerry tickets: 
 https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/programs-and-events/annual-events/indigenous-peoples-sunrise-gathering/\n\nRadio 
 6 AM - 8 AM: KPFA 94.1 FM or https://kpfa.org/\n\nSimulcast 6 AM - 8 AM: 
 https://www.facebook.com/treatycouncil/\n\nYelamu, Ohlone Territory – San 
 Francisco, CA 
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/11/18/18881613.php
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