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What the Ancestors Say: Storytelling & Traditional Dance Performance Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Main Library – 111 Library St NE
Join Odawa Anishinaabe writer Sierra Biidaaban Nadeau, author of the new book What the Ancestors Say, for an afternoon of storytelling, conversation, and celebration as part of National Native American Heritage Month.
An award‑winning journalist, Sierra will reflect on how her reporting on Michigan’s Indian boarding schools grew into a sweeping journey through her own family’s history, the memories of survivors, and intergenerational Native resilience. The program will conclude with a traditional dance performance, author meet‑and-greet, and book signing. For adults.
Special thanks to the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation for their support of this program.
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Lo que dicen los ancestros: narración y presentación de danza tradicional
El sábado, 14 de noviembre de 2026, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Biblioteca Principal – 111 Library St NE
Únase a la escritora Sierra Biidaaban Nadeau, autora del nuevo libro What the Ancestors Say, para una tarde de narración, conversación y celebración como parte del Mes Nacional del Patrimonio Nativo Americano.
La periodista galardonada Sierra reflexionará sobre cómo su reportaje sobre las escuelas internados indígenas de Michigan se convirtió en un amplio viaje por la historia de su propia familia, los recuerdos de los sobrevivientes y la resiliencia intergeneracional nativa. El programa concluirá con una presentación de danza tradicional, encuentro con la autora y firma de libros. Para adultos.
Agradecimiento especial a Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation por su apoyo a este programa.
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Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503
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