In its fourth year, the Pinney Mini Book Festival continues to connect local authors and patrons. In addition to a local author slam of 5-10 authors, Pinney will host a panel session comprised of 3 successful authors, editors, and/or publishers. We hope this will further foster community and collaboration among local budding authors who are honing their skills and marketing their work.
Artist and educator Wayne Valliere (Mino-giizhig) describes the ways in which Ojibwe are recovering ancient arts and traditions on the Lac du Flambeau reservation in northern Wisconsin. Traditions that were suppressed or abandoned—including the making of birch bark canoes—are becoming re-established on the reservation, and with them, a greater sense of cultural identity and resilience.
Iroquois Raised Beadwork is an ancient art form of the Eastern Great Lakes. The symbols in the beadwork are much like an early form of writing, holding stories from the earliest days of the Haudenosaunee. Karen Ann, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, shares her Nation’s beadwork and stories.
The Wisconsin Dells Singers' songs, stories, drumming and traditional clothing shine a light on Ho-Chunk heritage. Elliot Funmaker, the group's leader, will have an open, honest discussion of the Ho-Chunk people's lives in Wisconsin. Immediately followed by the Big Read Community Book Discussion.
This event is part of the series: The Horse-Human Connection.
This event is part of a series: The Horse-Human Connection.
This event is part of the series: The Horse-Human Connection.
At 5:30pm there will be a screening of the film documentary Unbranded by Ben Masters. The film highlights the beautiful relationship 4 recent college graduates develop with wild Mustangs as they ride from Mexico to Canada.
This event is part of a series: The Horse-Human Connection.
This event is part of the series: The Horse-Human Connection.
This event is part of a series: The Horse-Human Connection.
