We The Power : Dissected

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!

September 24, 1.00-2.00 pm
(Talk) We The Power : Dissected

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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. Twenty-five years later, we gather once more to reflect on and explore its deeper meaning.

Here you can read and listen to the speech https://podbay.fm/p/the-red-nation-podcast/e/1619205316