Union College presents “Storytelling with Joseph Bruchac” on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Nott Memorial.
A nationally renowned American Indian (Abenaki) writer, editor, storyteller, environmentalist and activist, Bruchac will perform traditional tales of the Adirondacks and the Native peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands, accompanied by a traditional flute and drum.
His talk, part of the College's Perspectives at the Nott lecture series, is free and open to the public. A reception will follow.
As part of his campus visit, Bruchac also will attend a class on American Indian literature that is discussing his new book, At the End of Ridge Road, which uses Abenaki beliefs to discuss the environment. The music department is also hosting Bruchac as a guest in a music listening workshop. Both presentations offer students a unique opportunity to learn about native peoples from this region and to meet a noted American Indian scholar.
A former professor at the University at Albany, Bruchac gives regular lectures at colleges throughout the region on American Indian music, poetry and history.
He holds a bachelor's degree from Cornell University, an M.A. in literature and creative writing from Syracuse University and a Ph.D. in comparative literature from the Union Institute of Ohio.
He has penned more than 70 books of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and history. His most recent novel is Code Talker, depicting Navajo Marines in World War II.
He has been heavily involved in planning and creating the new Smithsonian National Museum of American Indians.
For further information http://www.josephbruchac.com