The Office of University Diversity and Inclusion, NAICC & the San Luis Obispo Office of DEI are proud to be hosting an evening with acclaimed photographer and storyteller Matika Wilbur. This event will celebrate and examine contemporary native life as well as highlight Wilbur's personal experiences with numerous tribes across North America during the production of her book “Project 562.” During this book tour event, Wilbur will give a keynote address, take part in a moderated Q & A and hold a book signing.

“Project 562,” released in April 2023, aims to transform our perception of Native America. It contains hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people. This crowd-funded initiative is an invitation to visit, engage and photograph people from over 562 sovereign Tribal Nations in North America. This is Wilbur’s fourth major creative venture elevating Native American identity and culture.

Matika Wilbur is a critically acclaimed social documentarian and photographer from the Swinomish and Tulalip peoples of coastal Washington. Serving as a co-host of the “All My Relations” podcast Wilbur invites guests to delve into subjects facing Native peoples today and explore the connections between land, non-human relatives and one another. She has presented over 300 keynotes at institutions including Harvard, Yale, Berkeley, Google, TED Talks and the National Education Association. Wilbur is also a National Geographic Explorer.