Held on the Autumnal Equinox, the American Indian Returnings series, or AIR, is supported by the Eidson Foundational Fund, under the direction of LeAnne Howe (Eidson Distinguished Professor in American Literature, Department of English) and Channette Romero (Associate Professor, English). This annual event brings eminent Native scholars and writers from all fields to campus.

Past AIR Events:

• American Indian Returnings (AIR) Talk Featuring Sarah Deer
• American Indian Returnings (AIR) Talk Featuring Chadwick Allen
• American Indian Returnings (AIR) Talk Featuring Writer Jennifer Elise Foerster
• American Indian Returnings (AIR) Talk Featuring Joy Harjo 
• American Indian Returnings (AIR) Talk 2022 Featuring Chadwick Allen
• American Indian Returnings (AIR) Talk featuring Daniel Heath Justice