We are excited to announce that Joy Harjo, 3-term U.S. Poet Laureate, will be featured as our speaker for the 14th Annual 2022 Michael D. Green Lecture. This is our annual lecture held in honor of Dr. Green who was a distinguished historian, professor, and the founder of the American Indian Studies program at UNC. This event will take place on Tuesday, November 1st at 2:30pm in the Carolina Union Auditorium. Joy Harjo will deliver a reading with commentary followed by a reception.

The AIC would greatly appreciate donations of any amount that will go directly towards this event.

To donate:
1. Please follow this link and click on “Make a Gift Now!”.

2. Navigate to the “Top Funds” box and choose “The Michael D. Green Lecture in American Indian Studies Expendable Fund.“
3. Follow site prompts to make a donation!


Please visit Joy Harjo’s website to learn more about her work: https://www.joyharjo.com/.

Save the date and join us for this special event!