“The Gift of Knowledge:” Book Publication Celebration with Virginia Beavert
Jun 8, 2018, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Many Nations Longhouse
Please join us to celebrate the publication of The Gift of Knowledge Ttnúwit Átawish Nch’inch’imamí, by Virginia Beavert, edited by Janne Underriner.
We’ll gather at the UO Many Nations Longhouse on Friday June 8th from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Copies of the book will be on hand for purchase.
Tuxámshish, Dr. Virginia Beavert, asks for your questions in advance of the event. Please email these to Joana Jansen (jjansen@uoregon.edu) or Janne Underriner (jlu@uoregon.edu) by Tuesday June 5th.
Here is part of the publisher’s summary: “Author Virginia Beavert narrates highlights from her own life and presents cultural teachings, oral history, and stories (many in bilingual Ishishkíin-English format) about family life, religion, ceremonies, food gathering, and other aspects of traditional culture.”
http://www.washington.edu/uwpress/search/books/BEAWAN.html
We are honored to have Tuxámshish share her words with us and hope you can join us!
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