UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Indigenous hip-hop artist Supaman will lead “An Indigenous Peoples' Day Songwriting Workshop” on Monday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. in Pattee Library’s Dewey Room, on Penn State’s University Park campus. The event is open to the public and registration is free, but limited, with advanced registration required. A light lunch will also be provided to all participants.

The workshop is a part of the University Libraries’ 2024-25 Political Song Series, celebrating the history and legacy of political and protest songs since 2022. The annual series highlights music of many nations and time periods that has contributed to political dialogue, shaped cultural landscapes, and inspired movements of social and political change worldwide.

Christian Takes Gun Parrish is Supaman, a hip-hop artist and Native American dancer from the Apsáalooke lands in Montana and member of the Apsáalooke Nation. Supaman uses his art and platform to educate others on Indigenous issues while spreading hope, pride, and resilience. He was the recipient of the 2017 MTV VMA “Best Fight Against the System” award, the North American Indigenous Image Award, and winner of the Native American Music Awards, among other accolades.

In addition to hosting “An Indigenous Peoples' Day Songwriting Workshop,” Supaman will also perform at the Indigenous Peoples Resistance Day Rally, on Penn State’s Old Main patio, and offer a series of workshops, sponsored by the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, during his stay.

This workshop is presented in partnership with Penn State University Libraries, the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, and the Indigenous Peoples Faculty/Staff and Student Associations, with funding provided by the Kerry and Janice (Harms) Kissinger Libraries Excellence Endowment.

For questions about “An Indigenous Peoples' Day Songwriting Workshop” including requests for physical access and accommodation, contact Andrew Dudash at amd846@psu.edu or Rebekah Hill at rqh5509@psu.edu prior to the event.