UCO College of Liberal Arts to Host Indigenous Author Rebecca Nagle, Nov. 11
Nov. 6, 2025
The University of Central Oklahoma’s College of Liberal Arts will host a book reading and discussion with journalist and author Rebecca Nagle from 3-4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the Liberal Arts building, Lecture Hall, on Central’s campus.
The event will feature Nagle’s 2024 award-winning book, “By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land,” which blends investigative journalism, history and personal narrative to explore the generations-long struggle for tribal sovereignty in Oklahoma.
During her talk, Nagle will also address the erasure and misrepresentation of Native people in mainstream media and how storytelling can challenge and reshape public understanding of Indigenous communities.
“We are excited to welcome author Rebecca Nagle to our campus as part of UCO’s Native American Heritage Month events,” said Natalie Panther, Ph.D., professor of history and director of Indigenous studies at Central.
“Her discussion will give students and our community an opportunity to learn more about her research and gain insights into the ongoing fight for tribal justice in Oklahoma and across Native lands.”
Nagle, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, is recognized for her impactful journalism and acclaimed podcast, "This Land," which explores landmark court cases and their impact on Native American rights. Her work has been featured by The Atlantic, The Washington Post and NPR.
The event is free and open to the public. Copies of “By the Fire We Carry” will be available for purchase.
Nagle’s talk is part of UCO’s Native American Heritage Month celebration, which features a series of events honoring Indigenous history, culture and contemporary issues. Throughout November, the university will host lectures, film screenings and discussions that highlight Native voices and perspectives across various disciplines.
For more information about this event or Native American Heritage Month at UCO, contact Patti Loughlin, Ph.D., professor of history and geography, at ploughlin@uco.edu or Natalie Panther, Ph.D., associate professor of history and geography, at npanther@uco.edu.
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Cutline: The University of Central Oklahoma’s College of Liberal Arts will host a book reading and discussion with journalist and author Rebecca Nagle, pictured, from 3-4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the Liberal Arts building, Lecture Hall, on Central’s campus. The event will feature Nagle’s 2024 award-winning book, “By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land.”
