Two great ‘Warrior Poet’ speeches

For its 5th edition, the Poetry Downtown Festival shines a spotlight on American Indian poetry—celebrating the rich traditions, vibrant voices, and visionary perspectives Indigenous poets bring to our stages!

Two great ‘Warrior Poet’ speeches

December 22, 2024 Uncategorized 0

In 1980, one of the largest gatherings of Indigenous peoples and their allies took place at Paha Sapa. At this event, ‘Warrior Poet’ delivered his iconic “We The Power” speech. https://podbay.fm/p/the-red-nation-podcast/e/161920531. Twenty-five years later, we gather in once more to reflect on and explore its deeper meaning.

In 10/10/1994 ‘Warrior Poet’ deliverd “Power, Government and Native Genocide”. You can listen it back here https://podbay.fm/p/the-red-nation-podcast/e/1608516509