Songs and stories convey the memories and values of a culture. Through oral texts, indigenous peoples have carried concepts of home, community, and spirituality, passing knowledge from person to person, creating a bridge between past and present. Many contemporary Native writers and poets such as Karenne Wood have built upon indigenous oral literary traditions to preserve and revitalize cultural practices and values.
With the special focus of SAMLA’s upcoming convention ...
Event Location:
Durham, North Carolina
Event type:
Event
Categories:
Postcolonial [1]
American [2]
Comparative [4]
Lingustics [6]
Popular Culture [7]
Literary Theory [8]
African-American [10]
Sponsoring Organization(s) :
SAMLA
Event date:
Friday, November 9, 2012
Abstract due date:
Friday, June 15, 2012
Event Name:
SAMLA 2012
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