“Custer Had It Coming!” showcases Native Nations resistance
By Dan Ninham The Hook and Ladder theater and lounge venue in Minneapolis, MN was the location of the “Custer Had it Coming!” event on June 26th. It was held on the anniversary of “Custer’s Last Stand” on June 25-26, 1876. The theme of the event was to encourage an audience “to celebrate Native Nations […]
Erdrich curates National Poem-a-Day series
By James P. Lenfestey The Academy of American Poets popular national “Poem -a-day” series selected poet Heid Erdrich as guest editor for the month of November. She joined other 2020 guest editors Joy Harjo (Muskogee, current US Poet Laureate), Major Jackson, Monaca Youn, and Dana Levin among others. Erdrich (Turtle Mountain Ojibwe), is a poet, educator, and […]