Mamaskatch Book Launch: Darrel J. McLeod’s “Cree Coming of Age”
Friday May 31, 7:00pm
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church
2020 W Lake of the Isles Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Join Milkweed Editions, Birchbark Books, the Native American Community Development Institute, and the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis in welcoming Darrel J. McLeod to the Twin Cities as we celebrate the launch of his debut memoir, Mamaskatch: A Cree Coming of Age, the on the last day of American Indian Month. This event also kicks off his Sharing Stories tour across the United States. Called “powerful and overdue” by Heart Berries author Terese Marie Mailhot, Darrel J. McLeod’s memoir Mamaskatch: A Cree Coming of Age is a lyrical and intimate story about the impact of colonization on McLeod and his family. McLeod writes about abuse, gender fluidity, queerness, and grief with candor, grace, and strength. This event is free and all are welcome. Food and refreshments will be served; for that reason, please RSVP via Eventbrite so the organizers can plan accordingly.
Denver Pop Culture Con
Friday May 31, 2019
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th St
Denver, CO 80202
The Consulate General of Canada in Denver is sponsoring the Opening Night Celebration of the Denver Pop Culture Con. Opening Night has a distinctly Canadian flavour with actress Jewel Staite, comedians Ed Hill and D.J. Demers, and writer/author/comic book historian Hope Nicholson, all of whom are Canadian! Entry to Opening Night comes with either a Friday pass or a full 3-day badge. Help us kick off 2019 Denver Pop Culture Con and celebrate some amazing Canadian talent.