Presented by Heid Erdrich

Heid E. Erdrich writes, teaches, and collaborates with visual artists. She is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe and author of four poetry collections, most recently Cell Traffic: New and Selected Poems. A recipient of awards from The Loft Literary Center, the Archibald Bush Foundation, the Minnesota State Arts Board among other honors, Heid Erdrich won a Minnesota Book Award for National Monuments in 2009. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and two MAs from the Johns Hopkins University, in poetry and fiction.

In 2013–14, the UCLA American Indian Studies Center is showcasing innovative research around the theme of Good Native Governance, with a focus on law, education, and economic development. This speaker series is part of our year-long schedule of events.

Refreshments will be provided.

Hosted by the UCLA American Indian Studies Center. This event is co-sponsored by the UCLA Department of English, Department of Gender Studies, and Center for the Study of Women.

UCLA is a tobacco-free campus. All-day parking ($12) and short-term parking (payable at pay stations) are available in Lots 2, 3 and 4 (enter the campus at Hilgard and Westholme avenues). For more information, call 310-825-7315.