Diane Wilson is a writer and educator who has published four award-winning books as well as essays in numerous publications. Her presentation Seeds & Stories explores the cultural and historical importance of our Indigenous seeds and the stories that help create and define the world we live in beginning with our long oral storytelling tradition. Seeds carry stories of the land and the people who grew them while our stories are seeds for the future we hope to create. This presentation begins with context for cultural stories shares the story of seeds and humans beginning with the Original Agreement the impact of colonization and my involvement with Native organizations in restoring seeds and how that led to writing the novel The Seed Keeper.
The Seed Keeper has been chosen as the featured book for the College of Arts and Sciences’s Big Read program. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts CAS will host year-round events inspired by Diane’s book. In addition complimentary copies of The Seed Keeper will be available to attendees interested in participating.
Free parking is available for this event. After the presentation refreshments will be provided by 49 Writers.
Tickets are available at https://centertix.com/events/uaacas-seeds-and-stories-with-diane-wilson
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Recital Hall, 3700 Alumni Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, United States
