How does tradition establish community support?
Mark Antonio Daniels Jr. is an enrolled member of the Forest County Potawatomi and is also of Menominee descent. Learn how he is part of a long history of American Indian participation in the sport of boxing, viewed as a test of skill, courage, bravery, physical endurance and respect.
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Questions to consider
Mark Daniels Jr. explains why he is motivated to box. What motivates you? Are your motivations similar to Mark’s?
Think about what activities you do in your own life. What role do they play in continuing or beginning cultural traditions?
A sense of place
In their words
“I box for my people. Not only Potawatomis, all Natives. I fight for them, I fight for my kids. I fight for my dream.”
Mark Antonio Daniels Jr.
Production credits
Producer
Finn Ryan
Videography
Lukas Korver
Editing
Lukas Korver
Photography
Finn Ryan
Music
Asche & Spencer
Advisors
David O’ Connor
Aaron Bird Bear
Ryan Comfort
Tyler Blue Tarpalechee
Ben Grignon