University Book Store presents an evening with Patricia Cutright.

4326 University Way Northeast,Seattle WA 98105

02 November, 2022

Description

University Book Store presents an evening with Patricia Cutright, moderated by Miranda Belarde-Lewis. Patricia will be reading and discussing her book Native Women Changing Their Worlds. Native Women Changing Their Worlds shares biographies of Native American women who are working for change in their communities. The 12 Indigenous women featured in this book overcame unimaginable hardships--racial and gender discrimination, abuse, and extreme poverty--only to rise to great heights in the fields of politics, science, education, and community activism. Author Patricia Cutright is Lakota and an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux tribe. Patricia has lived in many places, from Brooklyn, New York, to the Federated States of Micronesia and many places in between, providing leadership in libraries along the way. She has published articles and written book chapters on library technology and cooperation. Her awards include the 2003 American Library Association/LITA Gaylord Award for Achievement in Library and Information Technology, 2002 Oregon Librarian of the Year, 2017 University of Washington iSchool Distinguished Alumnus Award, and 2016 Presidential Administrator Award from Central Washington University. Patricia served as Dean of the CWU Libraries from 2010 – 2017. During her tenure she was responsible for several initiatives that served to heighten library awareness and appreciation. Reading and libraries have always been her passion; recognizing how reading can empower at all ages and socio-economic levels. She has retired from library work but is busier than ever with travel, volunteering, and keeping the garden growing. Native Women Changing Their Worlds is her first book. Miranda Belarde-Lewis (PhD) is an assistant professor and the inaugural Jill and Joe McKinstry Endowed Faculty Fellow of Native North American Indigenous Knowledge at the University of Washington’s Information School. She’s also an independent curator who works with artists and tribal, state, federal and international institutions and organizations to promote Native artists and their work. She works to highlight and celebrate Native artists, their processes, and the exquisite pieces they create. She has taught at Northwest Indian College and the University of Washington. She is enrolled at Zuni Pueblo and a member of the Takdeintáan Clan of the Tlingit Nation. She is developing her skills as a basketball mom.