Center of Southwest Studies to host virtual book talk

Eskeets and Kristofic will discuss their book, “Send a runner: A Navajo honors the Long Walk.” In 2018, to acknowledge the 150th anniversary of the Long Walk, Edison Eskeets and his family organized a ceremonial run from Canyon de Chelly, Arizona,to Santa Fe to honor the survivors of the Long Walk.

The book tells the story of a Navajo family using the power of running to honor their ancestors, and the power of history to explain why the Long Walk happened.

Eskeets is a former All-American runner, coach, artist and teacher. Kristofic grew up on the Navajo Reservation in northeastern Arizona and is the author of multiple books published by UNM Press.

Hardcover preorders may be made at Maria’s Bookshop. Preregistration is required. To register, visit www.swcenter.fortlewis.edu/events/upcoming-events.

For more information, call 247-7456.