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Nevada County Library's March Programming Newsletter featuring Nevada County Reads &Writes 2021 Selection: The Round House by Louise Erdrich All programs with registration links can be found on the events page.
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February 22 - March 14 Nevada City: March 15 - April 2
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Special Reading: Home to Medicine MountainWednesday, March 3, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Join us for a special reading by Shelly Covert of Home to Medicine Mountain, by Chiori Santiago. Shelly Covert is the Spokesperson for the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe, Tribal Council member and Executive Director for the California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project. This program is in collaboration with the Nevada County Reads and Writes program. This program will be hosted in Zoom. A link will be emailed to all registered guests.
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With help from representatives from Color Me Human this program will be held to give the community a safe space to discuss difficult topics.
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Tuesday, March 2, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Diverse Perspectives Book Club gives us the opportunity to learn about various cultures, ideas, and new perspectives. Come ready to discuss this month's book The Round House by Louise Erdrich
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Monday, March 15, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Sign up for the final discussion with representatives from Color Me Human to discuss a difficult topic.
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Workshop guided by local author, Wendy Hornsby: Using examples from The Roundhouse, the workshop will focus on Louise Erdrich’s craft as a writer of fiction to convey a story that rings with truth and credibility as she explores several timeless and universal themes: good and evil, faith and morality, to name a few. During this hour we can touch on the setting, character development, and story structure.
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We will explore how creative practices can be an ally in managing your mental health and fostering your resiliency. Learn about a different facet of resiliency or stress management and complete a visual art activity as a way to deepen your understanding of the subject.
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Introduction to the Nisenan - This talk will introduce the audience to the Nisenan people and give a brief overview of their Ancestral Homelands. We will also learn about the Nevada City Rancheria as well as CHIRP (California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project), the non-profit organization that supports the Tribe through its mission to Preserve, Protect and Perpetuate Nisenan Culture.
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Culture, Lifeways and Traditions of the Nisenan - We will share glimpses into protocols and governance of the Nisenan people of the past and talk about how these traditions manifest in 2021. Are we too far from a truly sustainable way of life? Let’s talk about that.
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The Importance of Community Education and Visibility - CHIRP builds and produces many projects that further knowledge about the Nisenan of today and solidifies the inclusion of their ancient presence in the annals of history. Each person educated breaks the mold of the gold rush history and identity so deeply steeped in our community’s mindset, offering a deeper and older look at the Nisenan people who have always been here.
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Thursdays, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Four screenings of movies that relate to the themes in The Round House will be held online with a short discussion following.
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