Episode 16: Author Talk: Seeking Native identity with Chris La Tray
Chris La Tray is a Métis storyteller, a descendent of the Pembina Band of the mighty Red River of the North and an enrolled member of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. He is also a Montana poet laureate. His latest book, “Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian’s Journey Home,” was published by Milkweed Editions in August 2024. In this episode, Odia visits Chris at Open Book in Minneapolis, where they talk about his life, family, writings and journey to learn about his Native heritage.
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· Chris La Tray’s Substack newsletter
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· Books are Good Medicine website
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