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That Native Lit Festival is the best thing I've heard about in a long time. What a breathtaking list of people!

(Looking forward to watching the video, at a later time when I can give it the attention it deserves.)

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“I want things to be the way they used to be.” So moving, powerful. 🔥🔥🔥

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Chris, that video is breathtaking -- thank you so much for sharing.

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Beautiful little film. Strength to your arm Chris.

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Mar 10, 2022Liked by Chris La Tray

I love your “ Boozhoo! Aaniin” at the start. I’ve been listening to books by William Kent Krueger and they’re filled with Anishinaabe references.

Can’t wait to watch you on film. You always look and sound great to me.

Happy to see a bit of good news, not that I ever, ever, want you to stop crabbing about all the crap that goes on around us.

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Mar 12, 2022Liked by Chris La Tray

Beautiful video, Chris. So grateful you shared yourself and your wisdom with those talented young filmmakers and that you share it so generously with all of us! Thank you.

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Mar 11, 2022Liked by Chris La Tray

Congrats on the festival! So happy to see its here in Missoula. I’ll be there! Great line up of writers

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Mar 11, 2022Liked by Chris La Tray

Stunning video, Chris! The students did an amazing job. I may have to fly out for the Lit Fest!

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Mar 11, 2022Liked by Chris La Tray

So beautiful the words the video the ideas the poets thank you for your insight and an aside I listened to Ada Limone read her poetry last night and it was because you mentioned her , introduced her to me that I did. Deep bow for that.

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Mar 11, 2022Liked by Chris La Tray

Miigwech, Chris. I'm sharing the video with friends near and far. Wow about the all the writers who will beappearing at the James Welch Native Lit Festival! And James Welch's poem.

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Mar 10, 2022Liked by Chris La Tray

I love the film, and your giant shining heart, Chris. And jealous of everyone who gets to be in Missoula in late July.

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The film is very calm, peace-filling. I could view it again and again. (I see nothing but a beautiful Soul when I see you.)

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Mar 10, 2022Liked by Chris La Tray

This may be my favorite Irritable yet!

I’m so excited for this summer’s lit fest. That list of participating writers. Wow!

Now to watch the documentary.

Thank you for your heart & talents & teaching & humor.

“Rascally elders” tickled me.

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Mar 10, 2022Liked by Chris La Tray

Very nice video. Working with the Upward Bound program through SKC back in the day, I lead reading classes one summer and the oldest group (hs jr/sr) read 'Winter in the Blood' which led to many good discussions. Then, when working at Sam Weller's bookstore in SLC a few years later, I had the opportunity to introduce James Welch at a reading he did after 'Killing Custer' came out in paperback. Sounds like a wonderful event this summer.

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OMGGGGG 😍😍😍😍 the Native lit event sounds incredible. I really really hope I can make it to that.

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Hi Chris!

Loved the film.

Have added The Death of Jim Loney to my list of books to read.

Sincerely,

Melissa

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