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Alcatraz Canoe Journey 2019

  • Aquatic Park 3250 Van Ness Ave SF, CA, 94109 United States (map)
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Alcatraz Canoe Journey 2019
To commemorate the 1969 Occupation of Alcatraz, honor its veterans, celebrate our past and envision our future, the Bay Area Indigenous community is hosting our first-ever canoe journey. Starting at sunrise, a flotilla of Indigenous canoes from up and down the West Coast will circle Alcatraz Island, carrying forward the spirit of the Occupation for a new generation and century—showing leadership in the face of environmental degradation through the promise of Indigenous resurgence.

WHO: Brought to you by the Alcatraz Canoe Journey organizing committee and the Bay Area Indigenous community

WHEN: Monday, October 14, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WHERE: Aquatic Park, San Francisco, starting at the corner of Jefferson St. and Hyde St.

COST: FREE

INFO:  canoejourney2019.com

MEDIA CONTACT: Julian Brave NoiseCat,  jnoisecat@gmail.com