Nov. 13, 2007 issue

CELEBRATING HERITAGE: Eastern Michigan University kicked off its celebration of Native American Heritage Month Nov. 9 with a humorous and provocative lecture by Sherman Alexi (above), a gifted and accomplished storyteller. Sherman's first young-adult novel, "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian," was released in September. He also is well-known for his screenplay, "Smoke Signals," a movie that was released in 1998. This event was co-sponsored by the Native American Student Organization, Diversity and Community Involvement, the Honors College and the English Department. Photo by Babs Rambold

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