Michael Steven Wilson (Tohono O’odham) is a human rights activist, US military retiree, and film documentarian. He lives in Green Valley, Arizona.
Communities: Arizona Author, Tucsonan, Indigenous or Native American, Military Veteran
Scheduled events:
Stories of Resistance
Compelling storiesof power and resistance, documented through participatory field work and oral history, highlight the multi-cultural history of the Southwest borderlands.
UA Library/Special Collections (Seats 110)
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
History / Biography Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)
What Side Are You On? A Tohono O'odham Life Across Borders
This richly textured and collaboratively written memoir brings Wilson's experiences to life. Joining Wilson as coauthor, José Antonio Lucero adds political and historical context to Wilson's personal narrative. Together they offer a highly original portrait of an O’odham life across borders that sheds light on the struggles and resilience of Native peoples across the Americas.
Border Community Alliance, Booth #265 (Seats 1)
Sun, Mar 16, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
History / Biography