Fond du Lac Tribal Community College and American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) and many other supporters are hosting the virtual visit of Joy Harjo to the "Northwoods" on Monday, October 18, at 7:00 p.m. She is the author of numerous books including Crazy Brave. Register to attend (no fee, limit 1,000) by visiting https://fdltcc.edu/bringing-joy/
Bayfield Poet Laureate Lucy Tyrrell hopes the recording of the presentation can form the basis of a future discussion of poetry, culture, diversity, and inclusion.
United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo is visiting the Northland virtually. Join us for the exciting free event hosted by FDLTCC and AICHO.
Joy Harjo is a writer and performer of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She is serving her third term as the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States.
Joy Harjo is the author of nine books of poetry, including the highly acclaimed An American Sunrise, several plays, children’s books, and two memoirs, Crazy Brave and Poet Warrior. Joy Harjo’s many honors include the Ruth Lily Prize for Lifetime Achievement from the Poetry Foundation, the Academy of American Poets Wallace Stevens Award, two NEA Fellowships, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. As a musician and performer, Harjo has produced seven award-winning music albums including her newest, I Pray for My Enemies.