Tony Tekaroniake Evans on “Indigeneity, education, and the road to authorship”

Tony Tekaroniake Evans“Indigeneity, education, and the road to authorship”
March 11, 3:30-5 p,m., via ZOOM

Please join the Center for Native American Research and Collaboration in a conversation with Tony Tekaroniake Evans. Mr. Evans is an award-winning columnist and reporter at the Idaho Mountain Express, the author of two books and over 3,000 news and magazine articles. His latest book, Teaching Native Pride: Upward Bound and the Legacy of Isabel Bond, was published by WSU Press in 2020. It focuses upon the University of Idaho’s Upward Bound program and its historical influence upon participants from the Coeur d’Alene and Nez Perce Tribes. The book is based upon extensive regional interviews and background research. Mr. Evans’ previous book, A History of Indians in the Sun Valley Area, has been adopted by the Blaine County School District as a part of its curriculum. Mr. Evans will speak about his journey to becoming a mainstream media professional and how being indigenous has shaped his worldview and commitment to writing. Evans is a member of WSU’s Center for Native American Research and Collaboration Affiliates and Associates Program. He is an enrolled Bear Clan member of the Kahnawake Mohawks of Quebec. Mr. Evans will discuss his educational background, personal history and development as a writer, including some of the research behind his work and the importance of indigenous perspectives.

All are welcome.

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