The Native American Literature Symposium is organized by an independent group of Indigenous scholars committed to making a place where Native voices can be heard.
Since 2001, we have brought together some of the most influential voices in Native America to share our stories -- in art, prose, poetry, film, religion, history, politics, music, philosophy, and science—from our worldview.
Gwen N. Westerman, Director
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Virginia Carney, Tribal College Liaison
Leech Lake Tribal College
P. Jane Hafen, Awards Chair
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Gordon Henry, Jr., Publications Editor
Michigan State University
Patrice Hollrah, Vendor/Press Coordinator
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Denish Cummings, Film Wrangler
Rollings College
LeAnne Howe, Arts Liaison
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Evelina Zuni Lucero, Site Coordinator
Institute of American Indian Arts
Jason Zahn, Assistant to the Director
Minnesota State University, Mankato