The Native American Literature Symposium (NALS) is a Native American literature conference.[1] It was founded in 2001.[2] It is held at a tribal venue every spring.[3] The NALS was first established by a group of independent scholars committed to creating a place where Native voices can be heard.[2] The current director is Gwen N. Westerman of Minnesota State University, Mankato.[2]
Past speakers and special appearances
editSince 2001, the NALS has brought in some voices and groups in Native America, specializing in areas such as: art, prose, poetry, film, religion, history, politics, music, philosophy, and science.[2] Past guest speakers include:[4]
- Heid Erdrich
- Linda Grover
- LeAnne Howe
- Simon Ortiz
- Santa Fe Indian School Spoken Word Program
References
edit- ^ "Project HOOP: Native American Literature". hoop.aisc.ucla.edu. UCLA American Indian Studies Center. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "About NALS". MNSU.edu. The Native American Literature Symposium. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- ^ Kelsey, Penelope Myrtle (2008). Tribal Theory in Native American Literature: Dakota and Haudenosaunee Writing and Indigenous Worldviews. University of Nebraska Press. p. 132. ISBN 9780803227712.
- ^ "Past Speakers and Events". MNSU.edu. Native American Literature Symposium. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
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