Wakarusa Wetlands Celebration
Meet local authors & artists as they share their creative
work, connections to the wetlands and more of the outside
world--enhancing our connections to nature, a sense of place and
community.
We’ll begin at the Medicine Wheel Earthwork south of the Haskell Campus buildings with a special land recognition with Dr. Daniel Wildcat, a Yuchi member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma.
Authors & Artists include:
- Dr. Daniel Wildcat, Yuchi Member of the Muscogee Nation, Author
- Alex Kimball Williams, Aleut, Author and Artist
- Summer Powell, Diné, Author and Artist
- Mona Cliff, Aaniiih/Nakota Nations, Gros Ventre Tribe, Artist
- Ian Cook, Author and Artist
- Annette Hope Billings, Author
- Diane Silver, Author
- Barry Barnes, Author
Lawrence Public Library is partnering with Haskell Indian Nations
University and Raven Book Store to offer this celebration of the
wetlands.
We'll be outside, consider bringing a refillable water bottle (reduce single-use plastic) and lawn chair or blanket.
Kids
are welcome, although no specific kid-friendly activities are planned.
Plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early to allow time to walk from
the road to the Medicine Wheel.
A Land rover will be available for
mobility assistance over the uneven ground.
Downloadable map of Haskell Indian Nations University Campus
In case of inclement weather, the event will be held April 25.
Accommodations
If you require accessibility assistance for this event, please request accommodations at least 7 business days in advance by:
- Submitting this form
- Calling: 785-843-3833
- Emailing: ada@lawrence.lib.ks.us
For a complete list of resources, please review our Library Accommodation Resources here.