Voices Like Thunder
Learn about “Voices Like Thunder: An Afternoon of Poetry with the Native Arts and Cultures”, co-presented by the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation and the Portland Art Museum
Laura Matalka Associate Director of Programs at NACF with Reina Priest (2022-11-06) by Robert FranklinNative Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures
The Larger Voice: Celebrating the Work of Literary Fellows
The gathering was held to launch the release of The Larger Voice: Celebrating Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Literature Fellows.
Reina Priest speaking to the audience (2022-11-06) by Robert FranklinNative Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures
Rena Priest, Washington State Poet Laureate
It has been our pleasure to work with Rena Priest, Washington State Poet Laureate, (Lhaq’temish [Lummi] Nation) as curator and editor of the anthology.
The program was moderated by author Trevino Brings Plenty.
Trevino Brings Plenty (Minneconjou Lakota) read some of his poetry along with Rena Priest, Liz Woody, Laura Da', and emerging local Native poets.
Indigenous Poet Panel (2022-11-06) by Robert FranklinNative Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures
Audience Q&A
Trevino Brings Plenty, Rena Priest, Laura Da’, Brenna Two Bears, Ei-Shah Pirtle-Wright and Alma Tapio take questions from the audience.
Indigenous Poets doing a Q&A with the audience (2022-11-06) by Robert FranklinNative Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures
What can Non-Natives do to help Indigenous people?
This question came from a woman in the audience, and it's something Native people get asked a lot. It's complicated and there are many answers, each panelist gave a specific example of how Non-Native people can be co-conspirators.
Listen to poetry readings by Indigenous writers during the "Voices Like Thunder" event at the Portland Art Museum.
Request a free e-book of The Larger Voice!
You can request a free copy of this incredible literary anthology by visiting our website.
