MSVWS Craft Talk: Lily H. Tuzroyluke
Schedule
Fri Nov 08 2024 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-09:00Location
UAF Student Success Center, Room 660 | Fairbanks, AK
About this Event
Ever wondered how a writer brings stories to life? Get ready to find out! The Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series presents a free, public craft talk with renowned author Lily H. Tuzroyluke, creator of Sivulliq: Ancestor. Lily will share insights into her creative process, her journey as an Indigenous writer, and how she uses her craft to weave together history, resilience, and community.
Whether you're an aspiring writer, a literature lover, or just curious about the art of storytelling, this craft talk offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from one of Alaska’s own literary voices. Join us and gain inspiration from Lily’s powerful approach to storytelling!
📚 Event: MSVWS Craft Talk: Lily H. Tuzroyluke
📅 Date: Friday, November 8th 2024
⏰ Time: 3pm-4pm
📍 Location: UAF Student Success Center, Classroom 660
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.
🌟 Public Reading & Q&A: 7 pm - 8:30 pm — Lily H. Tuzroyluke will share selections from Sivulliq: Ancestor and answer audience questions, allowing you to connect directly with her experiences and perspectives on the novel’s powerful themes.
About the AuthorLily 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.
Don’t miss the chance to connect with Lily’s work and discuss the rich themes of resilience, identity, and historical legacy. All are welcome!
Where is it happening?
UAF Student Success Center, Room 660, 1732 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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