Alcatraz: Indian Land Forever

by Troy R. Johnson

The occupation of Alcatraz Island represents the longest continuous occupation of a federal facility by any minority group in US history. Alcatraz set in motion a wave of overtly nationalist Indian militancy that ultimately resulted in abandonment of the US government's policy of termination and the adoption of a policy of Indian self-determination. This publication commemorates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Alcatraz occupation and presents poetry and political statements written by Indian people during the occupation or in commemoration of the event.

Genres: Poetry

144 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is filled with poems, quotes and thoughts from people who were directly involved with the occupation of Alcatraz. The quotes are less revealing of the conflicts that arose on the island which is pointed out in We Hold the Rock.