Religion in the Lands that Became America
Scholar Thomas A. Tweed visits the AWM to discuss his new book Religion in the Lands that Became America. A sweeping retelling of American religious history, Tweed shows how religion has enhanced and hindered human flourishing from the Ice Age to the Information Age. Tweed is joined in conversation by fellow Indigenous Studies scholar John N. Low.
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Explore more than 400 years of American writing and history in our virtual exhibit American Voices. Learn about writers like Sophia Alice Callahan, the first known Native American to publish a novel. And William Apess, whose 1829 novel A Son of the Forest describes his journey to reclaim his Pequot identity after being forced to be a servant for white families. And Vine Victor Deloria, Jr., who employed humor in his writings and activism. Plus many more writers to learn about!
Here are some highlights from the AWM blog through the years written by or about indigenous writers, including author interviews, writing tips, reading recommendations, and more.
In addition to writers, Frank Waln and Tanaya Winder are also talented singer-songwriters. Waln is an accomplished hip-hop artist and producer. Winder is a multitalented spoken word poet, musician, and storyteller. The pair visited the AWM in May 2019 to perform their work and discuss their creative processes.
View our Native American Heritage Month playlist on YouTube.
On the AWM Podcast Network we have multiple episodes for your listening pleasure. Find them at the links below or listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Looking for some reading recommendations for books by indigenous authors?
Tanaya Winder has you covered, read them here.
