September 23 | 1.00 – 2.00 pm 
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Introduction:
Poetry Downtown Festival 2025 is proud to open with an evocative exploration of American Indian Poetry, taking place in the vibrant city of Omaha, Nebraska. This lecture invites audiences to delve into the rich traditions and innovations of American Indian poets, whose voices illuminate the resilience, spirituality, and cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples. From the rolling plains of the Midwest to the echoes of ancestral wisdom, this lecture will celebrate the unique power of poetry to preserve and reimagine Indigenous identities.
Topics:
- The oral traditions and their transformation into written forms.
- The role of poetry in cultural preservation and resistance.
- Contemporary Indigenous voices and their influence on modern poetry.
- Themes of land, identity, and historical memory in American Indian poetry.
- The intersection of traditional storytelling and experimental literary forms.
Join us as we honor these vibrant poetic traditions and their enduring impact on American literature.
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Entrance:
All events during Poetry Downtown are free of charge. To ensure we have a seat reserved for you, please register in advance. If you have any special needs, please include that information when you register.
