I just yelled a bit too loudly to my wife when I opened this newsletter. She’s Kelli Jo Ford, one of the writers featured at the festival! In fact, she’s planning to jet off in the next few days. Thanks so much for highlighting this event and Native writers and artists. What a wonderful interview!
“ We’re so accustomed to being the only indian in the room. What happens to the way we speak when that’s not the case?” This is so well said and I think pinpoints what excites me about the fact that this festival is happening.
Also, wow: “ the real American dream is the dream of living without a past” This resonates mightily.
Donated! Thanks for this thoughtful interview and for continually showcasing other amazing people. 💓 Took me a long time to read this because I kept going down rabbit holes learning more. So much to learn! I’m grateful to be in this community of people who are interested and interesting.
Really powerful interview, thank you for introducing me to both James Welch and Sterling’s work. I just requested Welch’s novels at my local library.
One dumb question about nomenclature: I notice Sterling uses “indian” with the lower case and I’m wondering about that. I assume it’s a conscious and political choice, but I’m not aware of its significance. Can anyone tell me more?
I just yelled a bit too loudly to my wife when I opened this newsletter. She’s Kelli Jo Ford, one of the writers featured at the festival! In fact, she’s planning to jet off in the next few days. Thanks so much for highlighting this event and Native writers and artists. What a wonderful interview!
“ We’re so accustomed to being the only indian in the room. What happens to the way we speak when that’s not the case?” This is so well said and I think pinpoints what excites me about the fact that this festival is happening.
Also, wow: “ the real American dream is the dream of living without a past” This resonates mightily.
Donated! Thanks for this thoughtful interview and for continually showcasing other amazing people. 💓 Took me a long time to read this because I kept going down rabbit holes learning more. So much to learn! I’m grateful to be in this community of people who are interested and interesting.
Really powerful interview, thank you for introducing me to both James Welch and Sterling’s work. I just requested Welch’s novels at my local library.
One dumb question about nomenclature: I notice Sterling uses “indian” with the lower case and I’m wondering about that. I assume it’s a conscious and political choice, but I’m not aware of its significance. Can anyone tell me more?
Thank you, AHP, for all of this. ❤️
I am six hours from this and, unfortunately, work on Thursday and Friday, but Saturday alone -- the speakers! -- feels like it's worth a pilgrimage.
We'll probably go to some of the evening events.
We heard JW read in the 80s, and give a talk. I'd already read everything of his in print, but was impressed by his gentle presence.
Just a small typo I wanted to mention: It's Rebecca RoanhoRse, not RoanhoUse.
Amazing interview!
If you haven't seen the full version of the Norwegian wedding dance, I'd recommend it: 12 minutes of pure joy! https://www.instagram.com/tv/CfofYHZvdz1/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
What an incredible interview!