A historic tradition is making a comeback in Detroit.

Hundreds of people gathered in Hart Plaza downtown for a powwow celebrating Indigenous People's Day. It marks the first time the event has been held there in 30 years.

"I danced when I was (a child) the last time here in this arena 30 years ago. And I'm excited to bring that tradition back. I just got back into dancing and my daughters now dancing," said Erika Watson, who came with her almost 2-year-old daughter.

The event garnered support from tribes across the Midwest.

"It's important to us. It's important for us to salvage what little we have and make sure that our future generations are involved as well," Watson said.

Graham Denton came from Monroe with his mother and son.

"This is our land, so to see this returned to our land

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