INDNs Response To Columbus Day!!!!!

[Bobbieo]

ANNUAL SUNRISE GATHERING ON ALCATRAZ ISLAND MONDAY OCTOBER 13th, 2008

International Indian Treaty Council and American Indian Contemporary Arts present:International Day of Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples 2008

Celebrating our Survival and Challenging the Myth of Columbus and “Doctrine of Discovery”

Everyone is invited to attend the annual Sun-Rise Gathering at Alcatraz Island on Monday, October 13th, 2008 (State Holiday) on Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, to commemorate 516 years (1492-2008) of Indigenous Peoples Resistance to Colonization in the Americas!

Support Indigenous Peoples’ struggles for Self-Determination, Land and Treaty Rights, Protection of Sacred Sites, Cultures and Ways of Life. Say “No” to War and Racism, “Yes” to a Culture of Peace, Human Rights, and Respect for Mother Earth!

Honor those who sacrificed their lives for us to be here, and who stood up for our Peoples. Tobacco and prayers will be offered to the fire for the Earth and coming generations.

Meeting Place: Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier # 31 in San Francisco

Tickets: $ 11.00 (children under 5 free)

Time: Ticket booths open at 5 AM, last boat departs at 6:00 am, and all return by 9 AM.

Featuring: The All Nations Drum, Traditional Aztec and Pomo Dancers, and updates and solidarity with special guest speakers. MC: Lenny Foster, Dineh, Alcatraz Veteran and member of IITC’s Board of Directors. Special Honoring for Participants of the Long Walks 1 & 2, Alcatraz and Wounded Knee Veterans.

Wheel chair accessible, minimal parking, wear something warm.
For More information call IITC at 415-641-4482
or email AICA: [e-mail].
Websites: www.treatycouncil.org
and http://groups.msn.com-bayareaindiancalandar.

Purchase advance tickets at www.alcatrazcruises.com, or call 415-981-7625.

We hope to see you there!

[jobycom]

1. I liked Chris Rock's analysis of Columbus Day.

ow did Columbus discover America? There were already people here. That would be like me breaking into someone's apartment, stealing their TV, and claiming I discovered the apartment."

Something like that. He's obviously better at delivery than me.

[Bobbieo]

2. That would be a great place to register Native voters for

the November election!!!

[amber_86]

3. That be kool

to be there...