Western Literary Association Conference Events 2023
Elisabeth Curtis
September 21, 2023
The following events are free and open to the public, and free shuttles will be provided:
October 11-14 | 5 p.m. | Bengal Cafe (PSUB)
The Western Literature Association (WLA) will be holding their 57th annual conference “Home on the Rez: Sovereignty and Sustainability” at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Casino from Wednesday, October 11 through Saturday, October 14, 2023.
This year’s conference is co-hosted by Dr. Amanda Zink of Idaho State University and Dr. Jennifer Ladino of the University of Idaho in partnership with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. This is the first time in WLA’s history that the conference is being held on a reservation in collaboration with the resident Tribal citizens; more than twenty members of the Shoshone-Bannock government and community will participate in the programming.
Visit the WLAC Website for Details
wlaconference2023@westernlit.org
Events
Wednesday, October 11
12 p.m. – ISU Rendezvous Suites – Mark Trahant – Indigenous Peoples’ Week presentation
7 p.m. – Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Casino – Opening Ceremonies/Mark Trahant Keynote (reception immediately preceding)
Thursday, October 12
12 p.m. – ISU Rendezvous Suites – Grace Dillon – Indigenous Peoples’ Week presentation
1:30 p.m. – Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Casino – Sho-Ban News – plenary presentation
4:30 p.m. – Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Casino – Randy’L Teton – plenary presentation
7 p.m. – Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Casino – Utama film screening and panel discussion led by Grace Dillon (reception immediately preceding)
Friday, October 13
9:30 a.m. – Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Casino – Fort Hall Business Council – plenary presentation
12 p.m. – ISU Rendezvous Suites – Michael Sheyahshe – Indigenous Peoples’ Week presentation
1:30 p.m. – Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Casino – Living History of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (Language and Cultural Preservation Department) – plenary presentation
4:30 p.m. – Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Casino – Michael Sheyahshe – plenary presentation (reception immediately following)