A very special Thanksgiving tradition was held early this morning on Alcatraz Island. The Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving annual Sunrise Gathering kicked off at 5 a.m. to give thanks for the resiliency and survival of Indigenous Peoples’ cultures in California and around the world.
The gathering commemorated Indigenous Peoples’ living cultures, and ongoing struggles, and highlighted the true history of Thanksgiving, as well as honor and commemorate the historic occupation of Alcatraz that began on November 20th, 1969.
For a closer look, KCBS Radio's News Anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with Morning Star Gali, International Indian Treaty Council Tribal and Community Liaison and emcee of this morning's Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz Island.
