An audience of more than 100 spent Friday evening time traveling to the year 2276 through the writings of a new generation of Indigenous authors who are featured in a new anthology “From the Heart of Our Nations.”
The event, held at 101 Archer, featured a keynote conversation with award-winning author Deborah Jackson Taffa (Kwatsaan/Yuma and Laguna Pueblo), readings by anthology contributors and a book signing in partnership with Magic City Books. Catering was provided by NATV.
“From the Heart of Our Nations: An Indigenous Futures Anthology of Short Fiction” showcases 14 original stories that imagine Native futures 250 years from now. The works celebrate Indigenous imagination and resilience through speculative fiction that envisions expansive futures rooted in Native knowledge and community.
Author Deborah Jackson Taffa (Kwatsaan/Yuma and Laguna Pueblo) does a reading during the celebration of the release of “From the Heart of our Nations” at 101 Archer on July 31, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
More than 100 people attend the release party for “From the Heart of our Nations” at 101 Archer on July 31, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Author Paloma Lopez among attendees at the release party for “From the Heart of our Nations” at 101 Archer on July 31, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Choctaw writer Hannah L. Henry reads her story from the Indigenous anthology “From the Heart of our Nations” at 101 Archer on July 31, 2026. She is surrounded by June Beck, Raelee Fourkiller, A.J. LeBeau and Kashona Notah. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Cherokee author A.J. LeBeau autographs her story in a copy of the anthoIogy “From the Heart of our Nations” at 101 Archer on July 31, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer
Earlier this year, First America hosted two creative writing workshops — one in Tulsa and one virtual — bringing together emerging Indigenous writers representing Native nations from across North America. The project was led by Tulsa Artist Fellowship awardee Kashona Notah (Iñupiaq), and the book was published by OK Stamp Press.
“From the Heart of Our Nations” is available for purchase at Magic City Books and Palomino Books and Music.
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