Artist and art historian Dylan Miner to deliver Carleton convocation
In his presentation, he will explore how he uses the two avenues of history and art to promote a progressive dialogue on the history of indigenous peoples as well as their current struggles.
Dylan A.T. Miner, an artist, art historian and activist, will deliver Carleton College’s weekly convocation address on Friday, Nov. 6, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. over Zoom. In his presentation, he will explore how he uses the two avenues of history and art to promote a progressive dialogue.
Born and raised in Michigan, Miner is a registered citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario. He is currently a professor at Michigan State University focusing on indigenous and anticolonial issues, where he also serves as the director of American Indian and Indigenous Studies. In spring 2019, he was Denison Visiting Professor of Native American Studies at Central Michigan University. He currently serves on the board of the Michigan Indian Education Council and is a founding member of the Justseeds artist collective.
In 2014, his book, “Creating Aztlán: Chicano Art, Indigenous Sovereignty, and Lowriding Across Turtle Island,” was published by the University of Arizona Press and employs indigenous and Native American methodologies to show that Chicano art needs to be understood in the context of indigenous history, anticolonial struggle and Native American studies. He has published multiple risograph books and booklets, including an artist’s book, titled, “Aanikoobijigan // Waawaashkeshi;” a booklet on Métis and Anishinaabe beadwork; a chapbook on quillwork; a notebook for learners of the Odawa and Ojibwe language; and a poem-book, titled, “Bakobiigwaashkwani // She Jumps into the Water.”
In 2018, Miner began collaborating to reprint early 20th Century graphics from the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). In the past year, he has exhibited in the Biennale d’art contemporain autochtone in Montreal and at the National Gallery of Canada. He recently hung a solo exhibition entitled, “These Conditions Can Be Changed,” at the Workers Arts and Heritage Centre and is preparing a solo exhibition at the University of Michigan for 2022. Miner is presently working on a multivolume portfolio of prints on activist-athletes and a risograph book of floral beadwork patterns.
Miner received his BA from Western Michigan University and his MA and PhD from the University of New Mexico.
Convocation is sponsored by Carleton College Events. For more information, including disability accommodations, call (507) 222-4308.