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Poems can be an epiphany, a sad good bye to a former lover, or an emotional recollection of strength. They can also offer a hilarious tale of life in Native America. For National Poetry Month, we’ll hear from Native poets like Tiffany Midge (“Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese’s”), Chris La Tray (“One-Sentence Journal”) and others to understand how humor can paint a true picture of Native America.
Guests:
Tiffany Midge (Standing Rock Sioux Tribe) – poet and humorist
Chris La Tray (Enrolled member of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians) – writer
Rena Priest (member of the Lummi Nation) – writer
Break 1 Music: Rez Car feat Nim Northrup & Ndn Krz ’49 (songs) Keith Secola (artist)
Break 2 Music: Prayer Loop Song (song) Supaman (artist) Illuminatives (album)
