Join Dominican University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program for a free virtual creative writing event.

Date: Saturday June 5

Time: 4-6pm PST

Guest Speaker: Leanne Betasamosake Simpson

Event Title: Noopiming: The Cure For White Ladies, a Keynote Lecture with Leanne Betasamosake Simpson

We are thrilled to welcome Leanne Betasamosake Simpson as the keynote speaker for our upcoming MFA in Creative Writing Residency. This event is free and open to the public.

Leanne's recent book, Noopiming: The Cure For White Ladies, was published by University of Minnesota Press as part of their Indigenous Americas series. She will discuss this novel in the context of Nishnaabe oral practice, aesthetics and storytelling, generative refusal and world-building.

Leanne is a renowned Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer and artist, who has been widely recognized as one of the most compelling Indigenous voices of her generation. Her work breaks open the intersections between politics, story and song—bringing audiences into a rich and layered world of sound, light, and sovereign creativity.

Following the presentation, MFA Director Judy Halebsky will be available to answer questions about the Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing program.

Registration Details:

Registration is required. This creative writing event is a service to the public and there is no charge for participating. Dominican University of California is a nonprofit institution.

An event reminder email with a Zoom meeting link will be sent out to all participants via Eventbrite the day before the workshop. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email from Eventbrite. Contact mfa@dominican.edu with any questions.