Richard Oakes | |
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Born | |
Died | September 20, 1972 Sonoma, California, U.S. | (aged 30)
Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
Nationality | Mohawk Nation |
Occupation | Activist |
Known for | Occupation of Alcatraz |
Spouse | Annie Marrufo (1960-1972) |
Children | Bryan |
Richard Oakes (May 22, 1942 – September 20, 1972)[1] was a Mohawk Native American activist. He spurred Native American studies in university curricula and is credited for helping to change US federal government termination policies of Native American peoples and culture. Oakes led a nineteen-month occupation of Alcatraz Island with LaNada Means, approximately 50 California State University students, and 37 others.[2] The Occupation of Alcatraz is credited for opening a rediscovered unity among all Native American tribes.[3]
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