“Her slides added an atmospheric element without competing with what she was saying. I was super engaged in what she was saying, and I thought, wow this is what I came here for, then I wondered if everyone else felt the same and I looked around the room and saw how deeply engaged the whole audience was. The cadence and tone of her voice were great for a storyteller, and that is what it felt like we were listening to.” — Minot State U, 2024
“Her slides added an atmospheric element without competing with what she was saying. I was super engaged in what she was saying, and I thought, wow this is what I came here for, then I wondered if everyone else felt the same and I looked around the room and saw how deeply engaged the whole audience was. The cadence and tone of her voice were great for a storyteller, and that is what it felt like we were listening to.”- Mindie Marsh, Eugene Public Library, 2023
“So many people came out on a beautiful summer afternoon to sit inside – a testament to how much this book resonated with our community! She was gracious and warm and handled a few less-than respectful questions with kindness and generosity. I had watched quite a few recorded interviews with the author in preparation for the book talks and was pleased that the material she had crafted for us was unique to our event. She was able to bring up difficult emotional topics such as boarding schools, assimilation and the injustices experienced by indigenous peoples in a way that helped our audience to understand the true impacts while still exhibiting a strong hope for the future. Her talk embodied the idea that we need to understand the past and take individual and collective responsibility to move into a better future for all beings. What a wonderful experience it was having her visit!” – Melissa Takush, Eugene Public Library, 2023
“I would highly recommend hosting Diane Wilson. She is a true professional. She was prompt, intentional, and prepared for the program. She was very present during the program and connected her story to the local work surrounding indigenous education/advocacy and food sovereignty with the story. She was able to share her experience and also elevate larger global issues, book banning and climate change. She was a delight and we would love to host her again!” – Alicia O’Dell, NCW Libraries, 2022
“Diane’s presentation was welcoming and inclusive. Her knowledge and passion around food sovereignty, writing, the role of seeds passed down through indigenous peoples and the human connection to all living beings and the planet was deeply inspiring. Participants asked great questions and actively engaged during the breakout groups and reporting out. It was an amazing and deeply meaningful experience for everyone.” – Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center, 2022
“In both solo and panel events, Diane immediately connected with audience members through her direct style, personal warmth and gentle humor. She smoothly mixed the poetic and practical in her presentations, and both readers and gardeners responded enthusiastically.” – South Dakota Book Festival, 2022
“I thoroughly enjoyed Diane’s presentation on her book Seed Keeper. Her delivery was so engaging that I lost track of time. By any measure she is a very effective speaker and educator. On behalf of the Austin Public Library, thank you for a memorable presentation and hope you will visit us again.” – Austin Page Turners, 2022
“Diane shares stories in a poetic motion. Every word and teaching, we were holding on and going through the journey with her from seeds to teachings. Diane encouraged us to respect, reciprocate, reclaim and reconnect to the seeds and our teachings. Diane has challenged us to walk and honor our foods in a holistic way at all levels. She left us with an incredible gift and for us to remember, “and now you’re here.” – American Indian Cancer Foundation, 2021
“Diane’s reflections and stories sparked so much engagement from our audience and revealed the yearning we all feel to be more aware of our connections to the land and to one another.” – Center for Rural Strategies, 2021
“Diane’s gentle and welcoming presence came through beautifully even on Zoom, spurring emotional responses from many attendees who expressed their appreciation in the chat section. Her thoughtful reflections on the importance of language and tradition will surely have a lasting impact on all those who heard them.” –South Dakota Book Festival, 2021
