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Come join hundreds of Bay Area Native Americans in this special musical and cultural celebration commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1969-71 Indian occupation of Alcatraz Island, an event which many people credit as the spark which ignited the "Red Power" movement of the 1970s. The occupation lasted 19 months and reclaimed the island as Indian land. In June of 1971, U.S. Federal Marshals removed the remaining Indian occupants.

Today the Occupation stands out as a beacon of pride for Native American people, a symbol of freedom and self-determination, and a rebirth of identity, culture and traditions.

Performances by John Trudell, Rita Coolidge, comedian Charlie Hill, vocal ensemble Ulali and punk rocker Arrigon Starr take part in the event October 23,1999 on Alcatraz Island. The opening ceremony is at 9 a.m. Tickets are available through the Blue and Gold Fleet, (415) 705-5555.