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Listen: State writer laureate Ernestine Hayes reading ‘Tao of Raven’

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Nov 18, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

Writers both local and international gathered in Sitka this weekend to celebrate the power of language. Among them was Alaska state writer laureate Ernestine Hayes. She read from her work during the Island Institute's Wild Language Festival on Saturday (11-18-17). Read More

‘Blonde Indian’ author looks beyond colonialism

by KCAW News | Feb 29, 2016 | The Morning Interview

Juneau author Ernestine Hayes is wrapping up a 15-city tour of Alaska in Sitka, as part of the 'Alaska Reads' project. She's the author of Blonde Indian: An Alaska Native Memoir.Hayes spoke about colonialism, culture, and the environment with KCAW's Melissa Marconi-Wentzel.Downloadable audio.Read More

Simpson and Hayes: Airing cultural assumptions without conflict

by KCAW News | Sep 22, 2014 | The Morning Interview

Writers Sherry Simpson and Ernestine Hayes discuss cultural assumptions in Alaskan literature in two venues: a stage presentation 7 PM Mon Sep 22 at the Sheetka Kwan Naa Kahidi, and in a hands-on writing workshop 6-9 PM Tue Sep 23 at the Yaw Chapel. Both events are free. For complete information, visit the Island Institute online. In collaboration with the 49 Alaska Writing Center. Read More