MINWAJIIMO: THE GLUE OF CULTURE.
STORYTELLING AND TRICKSTER TALES IN AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURES
DECEMBER 1, 2018
Dr. Gagnon will describe the seminal place of stories in American Indian cultures. Dr. Gagnon will describe the major categories of stories and offer examples from traditional times as well as contemporary renditions. The second half of the presentation will focus on Trickster Stories and how they contribute to an understanding of American Indian cultures.
Artwork by Donald Grant, “Spider Spins a Story,” edited by Jill Max.
FREE; Open to the Public