Retreats
2022 - Washington, DC
In 2022, we hosted 16 Indigenous poets for a gathering with distinguished Indigenous faculty, In-Na-Po leaders, and U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo at the Library of Congress (LOC) for the retreat.
The week’s events included workshops, craft talks, an introduction to the collections of the LOC and the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), and readings by faculty and fellows. Throughout, the retreat embraced Indigenous values and aesthetics, and encouraged participants in their use of Indigenous languages.
Writers received guidance on the practice and business of poetry and had the opportunity to share finished poems in several venues.
2023 - Door County, WI
Our 2023 Retreat will be held from April 24-28 in Door County, Wisconsin. The five-day gathering will create a space for inspiration, set aside dedicated time for participants to develop their craft, and offer guidance on the practice and business of poetry. This year’s retreat focus is Indigenous Eco-Poetry, and our schedule will include workshops, craft talks, and outdoor explorations in the natural areas of Door County. The week’s events will also involve inter-art activities, including a video project with Overpass Light Brigade, poetry and music with Wade Fernandez, and public readings by faculty and fellows.