Preserving a vital Indigenous tradition, Tashina Banks Rama reflects on her childhood memories of the annual sunrise ceremony held on Alcatraz Island each Thanksgiving. This gathering, which honors Indigenous ancestors and acknowledges the resilience of tribal nations across the Americas, faces a potential threat due to recent announcements from former President Donald Trump. In May, he proposed reopening Alcatraz as a prison facility, a plan that has faced widespread criticism for its impracticality and the considerable costs associated with redevelopment. The continued existence of this ceremony, deeply rooted in spirituality and community, is now uncertain, as participants express concern over the future of the site they deem sacred.
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