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  • David Treuer

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    The American Writers Museum will be hosting an event with Ojibwe author, David Treuer on Friday, February 14th at 10:00a.m.

    David Treuer is a bestselling author from Leech Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota. This special event will discuss his latest work, The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee, a sweeping history — and counter-narrative — of Native-American life from the Wounded Knee massacre to the present and was a finalist for the 2019 National Book Award.At the event, you will have an opportunity to learn more about Treuer’s book and ask questions after his presentation.

    RSVP with our program to attend for FREE- email Lisa at LkbernaL@cps.edu to be added to our guest list. Please note, we will not be providing any travel accommodations.

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