Native American Literature Symposium

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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]

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Past speakers and special appearances

Since 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]

References

  1. ↑ "Project HOOP: Native American Literature". hoop.aisc.ucla.edu. UCLA American Indian Studies Center. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "About NALS". MNSU.edu. The Native American Literature Symposium. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Past Speakers and Events". MNSU.edu. Native American Literature Symposium. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
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