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“Teaching Native Pride: Upward Bound and the Legacy of Isabel Bond” with Tony Tekaroniake Evans

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November 24, 2020

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In local author Tony Tekaroniake Evans’s new book, Teaching Native Pride: Upward Bound and the Legacy of Isabel Bond, Native and non-Native voices tell the story of the federally sponsored Upward Bound program at the University of Idaho, intertwining personal anecdotes and memories with accounts of the program’s inception and goals, as well as regional Native American history and Isabel Bond’s Idaho family history.

Not only does Evans demonstrate a great competency for interviewing so many diverse individuals, but of bringing their voices to center-stage…he is a beautiful writer and wordsmith, with great command of the descriptive scenes he provides, weaving together personal narratives, Program history, and Native experiences and expressions. It is a great blend.”
—Rodney Frey, author of Carry Forth the Stories: An Ethnographer’s Journey into Native Oral Tradition

“This book offers a model of what to “do” with history, how to use history to heal young people’s alienation from the riches of their own heritage.”
—Kim Stafford, author of 100 Tricks Every Boy Can Do: How My Brother Disappeared“

This book is about an extraordinary person who took time away from her life and her own family to help others…She put her time, effort, and even her personal resources on the line to make sure those around her had an opportunity to better their lives…I am grateful that she cared enough to make a difference in my life.”
—From the Preface by Bill Picard, Vice Chairman of the Nez Perce Nation Executive Council

Tony Tekaroniake Evans is an enrolled Bear Clan member of the Kahnawake Mohawks of Quebec, and an award-winning journalist and columnist at the Idaho Mountain Express newspaper in Ketchum. He is also a memoir editor and the author of two books of nonfiction: Teaching Native Pride: Upward Bound and the Legacy of Isabel Bond (WSU Press 2020) and A History of Indians in the Sun Valley Area (Blaine County Historical Museum 2016). His forthcoming book, Memory and Destiny, the Life of Glenn Janss, will be released in 2021.

VIRTUAL – “Cheryl Calling”: A Conversation with Writer-In-Resident Cheryl Strayed

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WATCH ON LIVESTREAM

Cheryl Strayed is the inaugural Jack Grove Writer-in-Residence at the Library’s Hemingway House this fall. She is the author of the books Torch, Tiny Beautiful Things, Brave Enough, and the bestselling memoir Wild, and she is the host of the popular New York Times podcast Sugar Calling, in which she has profound conversations with writers such as Margaret Atwood, Amy Tan, and George Saunders.

Taking inspiration from the hit podcast, we’ll talk to Strayed about her writing, her life during the pandemic, and more. The conversation will be led by Martha Williams, the Library’s programs and education manager, and Guadalupe Hurtado, Wood River High School Senior and a summer reading program intern for the Library.

This program will be broadcast on the Library’s Livestream. No registration is required, and the conversation will be recorded for later viewing. 

Strayed will also host a virtual writing workshop on Friday, November 20. To register or learn more, click here.

 

The Jack Grove Residency honors the memory of Jack Grove, who lived in and loved the Sun Valley area; who loved reading and history; and who demonstrated inspiring community-mindedness. We are privileged to promote creative writing and reading through this Hemingway House Residency in his name.

VIRTUAL – “The Story You Have to Tell” Writing Workshop with Writer-In-Resident Cheryl Strayed

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Cheryl Strayed is the inaugural Jack Grove Writer-in-Residence at the Library’s Hemingway House this fall. She is the author of the books Torch, Tiny Beautiful Things, Brave Enough, and the bestselling memoir Wild, and she is the host of the popular New York Times podcast Sugar Calling, in which she has profound conversations with writers such as Margaret Atwood, Amy Tan, and George Saunders.

Strayed will lead a one-hour writing workshop to inspire participants to write the stories they have burning inside of them. The workshop is open to people of all writing levels and experience. Strayed will give a short presentation, then guide participants through writing exercises, then conclude with a question-and-answer period with participants. This webinar-style workshop will be held on Zoom, and registration is required.

REGISTER HERE

 

The Jack Grove Residency honors the memory of Jack Grove, who lived in and loved the Sun Valley area; who loved reading and history; and who demonstrated inspiring community-mindedness. We are privileged to promote creative writing and reading through this Hemingway House Residency in his name.

Navigating Longevity: A Three-Part Series

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Available on October 15: Three Presentations on Navigating Longevity

In collaboration with the Blaine County Aging Friendly Committee, the Library presents three new virtual presentations on navigating longevity. These pre-recorded presentations, originally scheduled to be presented at the spring Navigating Longevity conference, were re-envisioned in the context of COVID-19 and are now available to view anytime on the Library’s Livestream.

 

“Live, Love and Leave Well” with Kate Riley, Certified Death Midwife

A 15-minute presentation empowering listeners to make choices about living and dying. Kate shares personal stories, discusses the importance of finding meaning and purpose in the context of COVID-19, and gives us some questions to consider in preparing to make decisions about the very human event of dying.

 

“Caregiving Support and How the Pandemic Has Changed Everything” with Shawna Wasko, M.OLP, of the CSI Office on Aging

A 26-minute presentation discussing how caregiving has changed in the context of COVID-19. Wasko discusses how caregivers can be supported, the importance of not becoming isolated or burned out, and how we can all approach the grief that accompanies a long goodbye.

 

“Advance Directives in the Time of COVID” by Lisa Wild, RN, CHPN, of Wood River Hospice and Palliative Care

A 35-minute presentation that will help you understand what an advance directive is, when and how to complete or adjust your directive, what to consider, who to talk to, and what resources are available to you.

 

The Blaine County Aging Friendly Committee is a partnership among The Senior Connection, Silvercreek Living, The Cove, Mountain Rides, The Community Library, and Hospice and Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley.

VIRTUAL – “Get to Know the USS Idaho” with Richard Fife

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Pictured above: The lead boat of the Virginia class, USS Virginia (SSN-774). Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

 

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Richard Fife of the USS Idaho Commissioning Committee will discuss the new fast attack nuclear submarine, USS Idaho, currently under construction and scheduled for commissioning in 2023. The USS Idaho (SSN-799), a Virginia-class submarine, will be the fifth U.S. Navy vessel named for the state of Idaho. 

The last time a ship was commissioned as USS Idaho was in 1919. The USS Idaho BB42 was a battleship that saw service in World War II and had a central role in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Fife will share the history of these ships named for our state, as well as Idaho’s rich Naval history that spans from Camp Farragut in Northern Idaho to Naval Reactors Facility at the Idaho National Lab.

This program will air on the Library’s Livestream page and will be archived for later on-demand viewing.

Richard Fife is a graduate of Wood River High School and the University of Idaho. He was commissioned through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) as an Ensign of the U.S. Navy.  He entered submarine duty as a Strategic Warfare Systems Community officer and served on three ballistic missile submarines and one diesel-electric submarine. Following twenty years of service, he retired as a Lieutenant Commander on July 1, 1993. He lives in Olympia, Washington.

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