History, Healing and Re-story-ation

Darren Parry is the author of The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History, and teaches Native American History at Utah State University. His lecture “History, Healing and Re-story-ation” will explore how the Bear River Massacre was a defining moment for the Northwestern band of the Shoshone Nation, and how the massacre did not trap the Shoshone people in death but offered them a chance of rebirth. Parry states “My message is one of hope and of peace in the face of violence. What emerges from the margins of these stories is a poignant reminder of the resilience of a people.”   

About Darren Parry

Darren Parry is the former Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation. Parry serves on the Board of Directors for the American West Heritage Center, in Wellsville, Utah, the Utah Humanities Board and the PBS Utah Board of Directors. He attended the University of Utah and Weber State University and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education, with an emphasis on History. Parry is the author of The Bear River Massacre; A Shoshone History and teaches Native American History at Utah State University. His passions in life are his wife Melody, 7 children and 17 grandchildren. His other passion is his Tribal family. He wants to make sure that those who have gone before him are not forgotten. 

How to Participate

These free, hour-long events take place at 6 p.m. (MT) in-person in the Maryanne Jordan Council Chambers at Boise City Hall and virtually over ZOOM with automated live subtitles. Pre-registration is required to join virtually. Cash bar available for in-person guests. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Attend at City Hall

Boise City Hall | 150 N. Capitol Blvd. | Boise, ID 83702

Participate Virtually (Zoom)

https://cityofboise.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z0TBsJqTTLWnniz8lIVawA

The Boise City Department of Arts & History encourages persons with disabilities and those who require language assistance to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodation, please email artsandhistory@cityofboise.org or call 208-608-7050 as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event. To request assistance, you may also dial TTY 1-800-377-3529.