Doc Powell, artistic director of the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, speaks about his connection to Bob Brown, coordinator of Indigenous Peoples Day, and the person who invited Doc to this event. Doc reminisces about African Liberation Day, which is how he met Bob Brown, as well as his own connections to Indigenous people and issues, including Sadanya Flowing Water, director of the World Alliance of Indigenous People. He also discusses his positive feelings on the name change from Columbus to Indigenous Peoples Day and hopes that this event will continue yearly.
