Ecology and the Human Condition  (Session 1)

How do we—and the earth beneath us—endure the weight of history? Join this immersive workshop as we examine the resonant poetry of Simon J. Ortiz. Through dialogue and creative prompts, we will explore the profound intersection of the human condition and the landscape, ultimately crafting original poems that honor our survival and our ancestral connection to the land.

Crisosto Apache is from Mescalero, New Mexico, on the Mescalero Apache reservation, and is the 11th Colorado Poet Laureate, an award-winning poet, a three-time Pushcart Prize nominee, Montolvo Center Lucas Artist Fellow, and an Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing. Apache is the author of three poetry collections and advocates for the Two-spirit/Indigiqueer community.