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Presentation Title:
The intersections of memory, relationship, and place in poetry
Presentation Description:
Join us as we trace the threads of memory, the bonds of relationship, and our deep ties to the land through the written word. By engaging with curated poems and creative prompts, we’ll dive into the vivid imagery and fine details that bring our stories—and ourselves—into focus.
M.L. Smoker is Nakoda, Dakota and Lakota, a citizen of the Fort Peck Tribes. She served as Montana poet laureate from 2019-2021 with Melissa Kwasny. She received an MFA from the University of Montana, was recognized as an alumna of the year 2019 and an honorary doctorate in 2023. Her collection of poems, Another Attempt at Rescue, was published by Hanging Loose Press in 2005. She also co authored a children’s graphic novel entitled Thunderous (2022). She received a regional Emmy award for her work as a writer/consultant on the PBS documentary Indian Relay. She has worked in Indigenous education for over 20 years in Montana and throughout the country.