"WE HOLD THE ROCK"
ALCATRAZ '97 POW WOW
OCTOBER 25, 1997
10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
PARADE GROUNDS, ALCATRAZ ISLAND
NEW BOAT INFORMATION
You must make reservations with the Blue and Gold Fleet (415-705-5555) prior to October 25, 1997.
Ticket Prices: Adults-$11.75 Seniors-$10.00 Children 5-11-$8.50 (w/audio tour extra)
When the tickets are depleted, that's it. Tickets are sold on an advanced basis only. It will not be possible to show up the day of the event and hope to purchase tickets. You must buy tickets early. Tickets may be purchased over the phone with a major credit card,or through the mail.
Click here for mail ticket form.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE BLUE AND GOLD FLEET AT 415-705-5555.
To celebrate the permanent exhibit, "We Hold the Rock," established on Alcatraz Island July 24, 1997. The exhibit includes a short video and companion book documenting the reclaiming of Alcatraz as Indian Land in November 1969 - June 1971 by Indians of All Tribes. We will be honoring all veterans of this historic event. All are welcome to celebrate this festive occasion.
Featuring!
California Native Dancing
Native American Storytelling
Intertribal Dancing
Native American Foods
Native American Arts & Crafts
Invited Drums:
Norhtern Drum -Wild Horse, All Nations
Southern Drum - Young Eagle, Red Hawk, No Name
MCs - Sammy "Tone-kei" White, Anadarko, OK (Kiowa)
Dennis Jennings, San Francisco, CA (Sac and Fox - Quapaw)
Head Dancers
Jonathan Windyboy, Chippewa-Cree, Rockyboy, MT
Leslie Barichello, Mvskoke, Shawnee, OK
Shandiine Yellow Horse, Dineh, L.A., CA
Arena Director-Earl Neconie, Kiowa, San Francisco, CA
Special Guest:
Tleena Ree Ives, 9th National Miss Indian USA - Port Gamble S'Klallam Nation
Meet the Alcatraz Occupation Exhibit designer Jon Plutte, curator Professor Troy Johnson and the exibit video filmmakers .
For more information contact the following coordinators:
(In Los Angeles Area)
Mylo Ironbear: (310) 281-7911 mwironbear@aol.com
(In San Francisco Bay Area)
Millie Ketcheshawno: (510) 615-0603
Alcatraz Occupation Link
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