It was 52 years ago that a group of Native American's - at first only a few dozen but eventually more than 600 - occupied Alcatraz Island, from 1969 to 1971.  The U.S. has closed the notorious prison and was trying to offload the land.  This violated an 1868 treaty which returned unused federal lands to Indigenous People's.  It set up an historic occupation, which reverberates to this day.

Hosted by Matt Pitman, with guests including: Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.

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It was 52 years ago that a group of Native American's - at first only a few dozen but eventually more than 600 - occupied Alcatraz Island, from 1969 to 1971.&nbsp; The U.S. has closed the notorious prison and was trying to offload the land.&nbsp; This violated an 1868 treaty which returned unused federal lands to Indigenous People's.&nbsp; It set up an historic occupation, which reverberates to this day.
Hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/mattpitman">Matt Pitman</a>, with guests including: Secretary of the Interior <a href="https://www.doi.gov/secretary-deb-haaland">Deb Haaland</a>.
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KCBS Radio's "Bay Current" is a bi-weekly news and information podcast keeping you current on Bay Area stories. New episodes are out on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.

KCBS Radio's "Bay Current" is a bi-weekly news and information podcast keeping you current on Bay Area stories. New episodes are out on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.

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