LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society will present Susan Deer Cloud and Evan T. Pritchard for “Native New Yorkers,” a public reading of contemporary Native American poetry, at the CAS Arts Center on Sunday, November 9 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Locally-based Native American poets Deer Cloud and Pritchard will present select readings of their poetry in this rare event. November is Native American Heritage Month, a perfect time to explore the legacy of contemporary Native American poetry.

Both of these seasoned literary artists write on a variety of subjects and themes, dealing with matters indigenous, place, spirit of place, and all the perennial themes of literature tied in with birth, life, love, death, loss and transformation, Deer Cloud will read from her acclaimed collection “Hunger Moon.” Pritchard will present selections of his new poetry and features. This event is free and open to the public, and donations will be accepted at the door.