Indigenous Language Identity and the Poetic Voice

The use of Indigenous language defines individual, cultural, and historical identity. How should Indigenous language be used alongside the English language as experimentation to look beyond the influences of colonialism? The poetic genre can be a liberating form of expression and tool for exploring the facets of Indigenous identity and experiences. We'll explore the use of poetry to develop and strengthen the voice to connect imagery, poetic devices, language relationships, history, and culture as insight to re-envision Indigenous identity. Writers can expect an in-class writing exercise or two.