The message on the wall was part of the Native American protest that was held in 1970. It is meant to signify the land originally belonged to the native population.
In 1969, there was a movement and the native Americans claimed Alcatraz as their own sovereign land.
It was recently touched up for the 50th anniversary of the protest that the native Americans held for 18 months as part of a treaty that was signed by the federal government.
You have to go check it out for yourself and learn what took place there. So much to see & learn!
Six years after Alcatraz closed as a prison American Indians took control of the island for 19 months. The sign is reminder of the occupation..
Idk I was wondering the same thing 🤔
There is a park ranger that explains the writing. It was placed there by native Americans who took control of the island. It was repainted a few years back which is why it looks more recent than the 70's
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