Ceremony Resources

Leslie Marmon Silko's biography at the Poetry Foundation.

Laguna Pueblo history and culture at the website of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

All about Leslie Marmon Silko's life and work, according to the Wikipedia-style website "Native Wiki."

Leslie Marmon Silko's interview with the German magazine Alt-X, in which she wonders whether or not she really is the first female Native American novelist.

The New York Times reviews Silko's latest book, The Turquoise Ledge.

Leslie Marmon Silko gives a lecture for the University of Arizona's series on Poetics and Politics.

Silko gives an interview about her latest book, The Turquoise Ledge, and tells us how to appreciate nature, even in the city.

Performed by Laguna Pueblo Singers.

Information on the Pueblo language of Keres, with links to some audio recordings of a few Keresan words.

Cover of the Penguin Books edition.

Ladies and gentlemen, the author herself.

Photos of Pa'to'ch, the butte near Tayo's ranch that Ts'eh seems to feel strangely attracted to.

You're welcome. (Actually, kudos go to Professor Robert Nelson at the University of Richmond. Thanks, Professor!)