Henry Real Bird
Visting Scholar Week: March 24th- 28th
Henry Real Bird, a Crow poet and educator, was born and raised on the Crow Indian Reservation by his grandparents, Mark and Florence Real Bird. Speaking Crow as his primary language, he infuses his poetry with the rhythm and traditions of his heritage.
A former saddle bronc rider, Real Bird turned to writing after a rodeo injury, drawing inspiration from classic poets like Longfellow and Thoreau. He earned degrees from Montana State University Bozeman and MSU Billings, later publishing six anthologies, four poetry collections, and twelve children's books.
From 2009 to 2011, he served as Montana鈥檚 Poet Laureate, famously riding 415 miles on horseback to distribute poetry books. A Western Heritage Award recipient, he continues to share his work at cowboy poetry gatherings, celebrating the fusion of Crow culture and the cowboy spirit.
Sunday, March 23rd
Travel day to MSU Billings
Monday, March 24th
10:00AM- NAAC Office Hours
10:30AM- Dr. Felese Visit
11:50AM- Walk to the Cafeteria for Lunch
1PM- NAAC Office Hours
3PM- Faculty Presentation, Riding Between Worlds: Poetry, Horsemanship, and Crow Traditions
6:00PM Dinner with All Nations & AI Dorm Students
Tuesday, March 25th
11:00AM NAAC Office Hours
11:50- Walk to the Cafeteria for Lunch
Break
2:00PM- NAAC Office Hours
3:00-4:00PM Moderated Discussions based on Elders expertise
Wednesday, March 26th
11:00AM NAAC Office Hours
11:30- Walk to the Cafeteria for Lunch
Break
2:00-4:00PM- NAAC Office Hours
6pm Dinner with All Nations & AI Dorm Students
Thursday, March 27th
10:00-11:00AM- City College, NAAC Office Hours
11:30- City College luncheon
Break
2pm-4pm NAAC Office Hours
Friday, March 28th
10am-11am Feedback discussion (everyone is welcome to attend).
11am-1pm Lunch at NAAC, Gift thank you gifts (everyone is welcome to attend).
1pm Travel