Pulitzer Prize Winner to
Keynote Extravaganza
Native American scholar, author and poet N. Scott Momaday is
scheduled to present the keynote address April 17 at the
Northwest History and Heritage Extravaganza. Momaday has
been referred to as *the dean of American Indian writers.*
He crafts * in language and imagery * majestic landscapes of
a sacred culture.
Momaday has strong interests in Native American art and oral
tradition.
His books have been translated into seven languages. He is
the first Native American to be awarded the Pulitzer for his
novel "House Made of Dawn." He was given the 2007 National
Medal of Arts for *introducing millions worldwide to the
essence of Native American culture.* His other awards
include a Guggenheim Fellowship and the *Mondello,* Italy*s
highest literary honor. His other works include The Way to
Rainy Mountain, The Names: A Memoir, The Ancient Child and a
new collection, Three Plays, which celebrates Kiowa history
and culture.
Momaday's presentation is made possible by the Oregon
Council for the Humanities, the Oregon Commission for the
Arts, the Oregon Historical Society, the Oregon State
Historic Preservation Office, and the Oregon Heritage
Commission, using contributions made to the Oregon Cultural
Trust.
The Northwest History and Heritage Extravaganza, includes
the 2009 Oregon Heritage Conference, the Pacific Northwest
History Conference and the annual meetings of the Northwest
Archivists and the Northwest Oral History Association. It
will take place April 15-18 in Portland.
Complete Extravaganza information, including details about
the conference content, registration and lodging, is
available at
http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/OHC/Conference.shtml
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Indigenous Perspectives & Practices for a Sustainable
Future
Theory & Practice of Sustainability Speaker Series
Tribes have traditional land-based cultures stretching back
over tens of thousands of years. The land and nature's
bounties sustained them physically and inspired them
spiritually. Unfortunately, in this nation's youth, the
hunger for land and resources resulted in a significant loss
of a tribal land base. To this day, resource extraction
threatens traditional hunting and gathering areas; ancient
fishing sites are blocked by urban encroachment; historic
and religious sites come under threat of development; and in
some instances, Native American graves on private lands go
unprotected.
Join us to learn how and local tribes are working to restore
the land and nature’s bounty for future generations.
Carol Craig, Program Coordinator for the Trust for Public
Land's Tribal & Native Lands Program
and
Dave Hatch, founder of the Elakha Alliance
Friday, March 6th 5:30 - 7:30pm
Portland State University
Native American Student & Community Center
710 SW Jackson St. (at corner of SW Broadway & Jackson)
This event is open to the public
$5 suggested donation ~ FREE for students
Light Refreshments will be served
Thank you to the PSU Graduate School of Education,
Educational Leadership & Policy Program
and the Native American Student & Community Center
Contact Judy BlueHorse Skelton for more info about the
series
judybluehorse@comcast.net
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