“Returning the Gift: Native Writers Conference” — March 13-15, 2008

Returning the Gift: Native Writers Conference March 13-15, 2008

Registration is now available on line at http://www.aisp.msu.edu/events.html

Space in each workshop is limited, so register early.

The American Indian Studies Program at Michigan State University and the
Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers are pleased to announce Returning the
Gift: Native Writers Conference, to be held March 13 to 15, 2008, at the MSU
Union, in East Lansing.  The conference will begin with an evening of
readings by Native writers, and continue with two days of workshops on
American Indian writing, including storytelling, tribal histories, fantasy
novels, comic books, songs, poetry, publishing, children’s literature,
autobiographies, and even rock art.  A banquet and performance by Asani,
Cree/Metis women singers, will conclude the conference.  Returning the Gift
is geared towards Native writers, and is open to anyone.  Registration,
which is open until March 1st, is $20 for students and $40 for all other
participants. Registration, a schedule of workshops, housing information and
more is available on our website at
http://www.aisp.msu.edu/events.html

For more information contact aisp@msu.edu or (517) 432-2193.