June 2017
Rodney Frey book signing
Meet Rodney Frey, University of Idaho professor and author of Carry Forth the Stories: An Ethnographer's Journey into Native Oral Traditions. Intertwining his own as well as stories from interviews, oral histories, and elders, the seasoned anthropologist/ethnographer offers personal and professional insights into the power and value of storytelling. A model for engaging with indigenous peoples, his work addresses permissions and cultural property rights, tribal review, “giving back,” and more.
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Jamie Callison celebrates Eat Local Month at BookPeople
Come meet Crimson Spoon: Plating Regional Cuisine on the Palouse author Jamie R. Callison! He became executive chef in the Washington State University School of Hospitality Business Management in 2006. Callison builds relationships with local farmers and the WSU organic program to ensure the ability of local, sustainable products for university guests. He is responsible for purchasing and receiving organized food and service production, and he establishes and maintains standards for quality control and sanitation in the J. Willard and Alice…
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