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Book Launch: Towards an Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge, Chapter III Miawpukek – The Middle River

Wednesday, Nov. 23, 3-5 p.m.

DH-2002, R. Gushue Hall

Join artists Pam Hall and Jerry Evans in conversation as they launch their new book, Towards an Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge, Chapter III: Miawpukek – The Middle River.

The latest chapter in Pam Hall’s ambitious series, co-authored with Jerry Evans, presents a remarkable and respectful collaboration between an Indigenous and non-Indigenous artist. From canoe-building to berry harvesting, from preparing moose nose to reclaiming language and traditional cultural practices, Towards an Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge, Chapter III – Miawpukek – The Middle River vividly presents the rich, place-based knowings and doings of this Indigenous community on the south coast of Newfoundland.

Q&A, book signing, mingling, and refreshments to follow. Copies of Towards an Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public.

Presented by Memorial University Press; Breakwater Books

Event Listing 2022-11-23 15:00:00 2022-11-23 17:00:00 America/St_Johns Book Launch: Towards an Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge, Chapter III Miawpukek – The Middle River Join artists Pam Hall and Jerry Evans in conversation as they launch their new book, Towards an Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge, Chapter III: Miawpukek – The Middle River. The latest chapter in Pam Hall’s ambitious series, co-authored with Jerry Evans, presents a remarkable and respectful collaboration between an Indigenous and non-Indigenous artist. From canoe-building to berry harvesting, from preparing moose nose to reclaiming language and traditional cultural practices, Towards an Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge, Chapter III – Miawpukek – The Middle River vividly presents the rich, place-based knowings and doings of this Indigenous community on the south coast of Newfoundland. Q&A, book signing, mingling, and refreshments to follow. Copies of Towards an Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public. DH-2002, R. Gushue Hall Memorial University Press; Breakwater Books