Thursday, October 16 | 2:00-3:15 p.m. Where: J Cloyd Miller Library
The Felipe de Ortego y Gasca Lecture Series presents author Deborah Jackson Taffa, who will explore the evolving relationship between Indigenous and Chicano communities.
The Felipe de Ortego y Gasca Lecture Series is named in honor of WNMU's former scholar-in-residence. The event, which may be a lecture, reading, or panel discussion, takes place annually and focuses on any subject that Felipe was engaged in, especially Chicano issues, social justice issues, and literature.
As the daughter of a Chicano mother and Native American father, Taffa offers a unique perspective on the complex history and ongoing tensions surrounding issues of sovereignty, cultural heritage, and decolonial consciousness.
Taffa's debut book, "Whiskey Tender," was a finalist for the 2024 National Book Award and chronicles her journey of reclaiming her Indigenous identity.
This free, public event is open to community members, students, faculty, and staff of WNMU. Join us in person or via Zoom to be part of this important conversation.
