Monthly Events Announcement

As the various society activities (and the members behind them) become more familiar with Zoom and holding meetings, social hours and workshops in a virtual space, the Oak Lake Writers’ Society finds its stride in a monthly rhythm of meetings and regular events that you can put on the calendar or remember.

First Saturday of each Month: Wakulapi Hour @ 2 p.m. Central time via Zoom. Our Wakulapi Hour for our members is both social in nature and will from time to time feature unofficial discussions on various topics or host special guests of interest to the work of the society. Some will be recorded according by the consensus of those in attendance and available on YouTube. Society members, please check your email for the Zoom invite.

Third Wednesday of each Month: Tentative: Oak Lake Writers’ Society Board of Directors Meeting @ 4 p.m. Central via Zoom.

Fourth Saturday of each Month: Publishing and Manuscript Workshop @ 2 p.m. Central via Zoom. This workshop will feature networking with publishers, tips on publishing, chance to read and share current works, and networking for feedback and collaboration opportunities. Some will be recorded according by the consensus of those in attendance and available on YouTube. Society members, please check your email for the Zoom invite.

TBD: Success and Sovereignty Public Live Stream. Hosted by OLWS Publishing and Sovereignty Officer Dr. Edward Valandra and organized by OLWS Director Tasiyagnunpa Barondeau, this Live Stream will feature Oak Lake Writers’ Society members and guests on various topics on Oceti Sakowin Oyate success, culture, sovereignty and self-determination. This event will be live-streamed for public engagement. Check this blog post for updates and where to view the Live Stream.