September 28 | 1.00 – 2.00 pm | Talk
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…., San Francisco
Sponsored by
Introduction: The Rise Continues in San Jose, California
As part of the Poetry Downtown Festival 2025, the Talk “The Rise Continues” highlights the growing wave of Indigenous awareness and its profound importance in cultural preservation and the modern poetic landscape. Taking place in San Jose, California, this talk will explore how Indigenous voices are reclaiming narratives, preserving traditions, and influencing contemporary art forms. With a focus on resilience and resurgence, the conversation will celebrate the ways Indigenous awareness fosters a deeper understanding of history, identity, and creativity in today’s world.
Topics:
- The resurgence of Indigenous awareness in literature and beyond.
- How modern poetry serves as a vessel for cultural preservation.
- The interplay between traditional oral storytelling and contemporary poetic expression.
- Influences of Indigenous philosophies and activism on modern poetry.
- The global impact of rising Indigenous voices in reshaping cultural narratives.
Join us for an inspiring dialogue about the transformative power of Indigenous resurgence.
