Joseph Bruchac, nationally recognized author and raconteur of native American legends, presents “Storytelling with Joseph Bruchac” on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Nott Memorial. A reception will follow.
The Perspectives at the Nott event, free to the college community, is sponsored by the English and music departments, Green House and the Minerva Committee.
Bruchac is a nationally renowned American Indian (Abenaki) writer, editor, storyteller, environmentalist and activist. He will perform traditional tales of the Adirondacks and the Native peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands, accompanied by a traditional flute and drum.
In addition, he will attend a class on American Indian literature, where he will join a discussion on his new book, At the End of Ridge Road, which uses Abenaki belief to address environmental issues.
The music department is also hosting Bruchac in a music listening workshop. Both presentations offer students a unique opportunity to learn about native peoples from this region from 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.
Bruchac has been heavily involved in planning and creating the new Smithsonian National Museum of American Indians.
For more information, visit: http://www.josephbruchac.com