"Radio, Sound, Time: The Occupation of Alcatraz Through an Indigenous Sound Studies Framework."

A new working paper by ISSI Graduate Fellow Everardo Reyes has just been published. This paper examines the relationship between radio, sound, music, humor, and political activism emanating from the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes. Through what he calls an Indigenous Sound Studies (ISS) framework, Reyes highlights how sound, space, and time intersect to build relations, remember the past, foster solidarity, and imagine new futures. The sonic moments of the 1969 occupation provide insights into the enduring power of sound to shape activism and self-determination for Indigenous peoples.