A writing contest is being held at the 41st annual Unity Writing Conference in the following categories:

Rhyming Poetry (not to exceed 32 lines)

Non-Rhyming Poetry (not to exceed 32 lines)

Inspirational/Spiritual Writing (not to exceed 1,000 words)

Genre Short Story (Romance/Mystery not to exceed 1,000 words)

Mainstream/Current Issue Literacy Short Story Fiction or Non-Fiction (not to exceed 1,000 words)

Memoirs, Life-Changing Events (not to exceed 1,000 words)

Participant guidelines:

Must be a member of a federally- or state-recognized American Indian tribe and currently residing in North Carolina or live in another state but belong to a North Carolina tribe.

Only original, unpublished writings will be accepted.

Entries are limited to three per writer.

Name of writing, author’s name, number of words, age group and category must appear on top right hand corner. If this does not appear, works will be disqualified.

Completed registration forms must accompany each writing entry.

Entries must be typed, double-spaced, front page only on 8.5” x 11” paper with multiple pages stapled. Page numbers should appear on right hand bottom corner.

Do not resubmit entries from previous years.

Entries must be turned in to the Registration Desk or to one of the Writing Coordinators at the Conference on Thursday, March 10 from 10am – 2pm.

Entries may be mailed to: A. Kay Oxendine, P.O. Box 215, Hollister, NC 27844 but must arrive no later than Monday, March 7. The submissions may also be emailed up until midnight on Wednesday, March 9 to akayo@gmail.com

Winners will be announced during the General Assembly and Breakfast on Saturday, March 21.

All submitted entries may be published in future Unity Conference program books or United Tribes publication.

Info: Kay Oxendine (804) 296-9820 or Arvis Boughman (828) 443-4395

– Indian Unity Conference