Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series Public Reading with Lily H. Tuzroyluke

Join us for a special evening with author Lily H. Tuzroyluke, hosted by the Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series. Lily will be reading from her powerful book, Sivulliq: Ancestor, which explores themes of heritage, identity, and the rich traditions of her Inupiaq, Tlingit, and Nisga’a roots. This event is open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to hear from Lily as she shares stories that connect the past with the present. Come and be part of this enriching experience, celebrating Indigenous voices and stories. Everyone is welcome!

What: Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series Public Reading with Lily H. Tuzroyluke

Date: Friday, November 8th, 2024

Time: 7pm-8:30pm AKST

Location: UAF Schaible Auditorium

Zoom Option: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/81440919443

Don't miss out on the other two Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series events on Friday, November 8th 2024 connected to this one revolving around author Lily H. Tuzroyluke and her book, Sivulliq: Ancestor.

🌟 Book Club Discussion: 2 pm - 3 pm — Led by MSVWS TA and UAF English graduate student Rachel Blume, this book club session offers a casual space to discuss Sivulliq: Ancestor. Whether you're an avid reader or simply curious, everyone is welcome to join the conversation.

🌟 Craft Talk with Lily H. Tuzroyluke: 3 pm - 4 pm — Gain insights into Lily’s creative process, inspirations, and the unique storytelling approaches she employs to bring Indigenous history to life.

About Lily H. Tuzroyluke:

Lily H. Tuzroyluke, author of Sivulliq: Ancestor, is Inupiaq, Tlingit, and Nisga’a. An advocate for Tribal Sovereignty and subsistence lifeways, Lily brings a powerful Indigenous perspective to her storytelling. She lives in Anchorage, Alaska, with her children and her cairn terrier. She is a UAF graduate student with a passion for uncovering the untold stories of Alaska's Indigenous history, and her next novel will address the experiences of Indigenous Residential Schools in the 1950s.

About the Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series:The Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series is an annual program that hosts local and nationally renowned writers for craft lectures and public readings. The first events were held in the early 1970s, and over the years, many of the most prestigious names in literature—Robert Pinsky, Lucille Clifton, Scott Russell Sanders, Mark Doty, Camille Dungy, and Terry Tempest Williams, to name a few—have made appearances in Fairbanks. All events are free and open to the public! Support the Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series:Do you enjoy the work we do? Consider supporting the series through an online donation here: https://engage.alaska.edu/donation-with-cart?fid=0472NsYmU3g%3d&fdesc=rbNFjJRKRNi9wgN2Q%2bJYX9CVwk17dLkaaEZ61%2bdeEVE%3d

Host or Publisher UAF Department of English