STORIES THAT CREATE CONNECTION
STORIES
THAT CREATE CONNECTION.
Through artist talks, keynote presentations, workshops, and community conversations, I share storytelling, creativity, and Indigenous perspectives that inspire curiosity and create meaningful dialogue.
MY SPEAKING PRACTICE
Speaking is an extension of my creative practice.
As a Native American artist speaker, whether I'm presenting in a classroom, museum, conference, or corporate setting, I believe every conversation has the power to create connection.
My presentations blend personal experience, contemporary Indigenous perspectives, art, design, and storytelling to encourage reflection, challenge assumptions, and inspire audiences to think differently.
Every presentation is thoughtfully tailored to the audience while remaining rooted in authenticity, curiosity, and conversation.
03 — SPEAKING TOPICS
CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER.
01
INDIGENOUS STORYTELLING
& CULTURAL IDENTITY
Exploring how storytelling preserves culture, strengthens communities, and shapes the future.
02
Creativity & Community
How art and creativity can inspire connection, healing, and meaningful dialogue.
03
CONTEMPORARY
INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES
Conversations about identity, representation, environmental stewardship, and Native communities today.
04 — WORKSHOPS
CREATIVE EXPERIENCES DESIGNED FOR CONNECTION.
INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES DESIGNED FOR:
Universities & Colleges
Museums & Galleries
Community Organizations
Nonprofits
Conferences
Corporate Teams
Each workshop is customized to the audience and encourages creativity, participation, and meaningful conversation.
05 — FEATURED MOMENTS
STORIES BROUGHT TO LIFE.
02
ARTIST TALK
MORTON COLLEGE · 2024
Presented on Indigenous art, community storytelling, creative entrepreneurship, and the importance of identity and representation.
03
CHICAGO LITERARY HALL OF FAME
CHICAGO WRITERS MUSEUM · 2024
Delivered remarks honoring the literary legacy of late father, E. Donald Two Rivers, and the importance of preserving Indigenous voices.
04
ARTIST TALK
Morton College · 2025
Explored contemporary Native American social and environmental issues, cultural resilience, and the role of artists in advancing awareness and dialogue.
06 — WORKSHOP FEATURE
EXPRESS & EMPOWER:
HEALING THROUGH ART
WOMEN'S EMPOWHERMENT CONFERENCE · MORTON COLLEGE
An interactive workshop exploring creative expression as a tool for healing, self-reflection, and personal growth through guided art-making and discussion.
07 — PHOTO GALLERY
IN THE ROOM.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
ARTIST TALKS
WORKSHOPS
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
COMMUNITY EVENTS
08 — LET'S CONNECT
LET'S START A CONVERSATION.
Whether you're planning a keynote, artist talk, workshop, classroom lecture, conference session, or community event, I'd love to collaborate.
Together, we can create a meaningful experience tailored to your audience.
09 — Questions
Before you
reach out.
Common questions from event organizers, schools, and organizations about talks, workshops, and booking. If your question isn't here, send a note and I'll get back to you.
Ask a questionWhat topics does Annabelle Two Rivers speak about?
Annabelle Two Rivers speaks on Indigenous storytelling and cultural identity, creativity and community, and contemporary Indigenous perspectives. Drawing on her work as a Menominee and Ojibwe artist and designer in Chicago, she uses art and personal story to spark reflection, dialogue, and a deeper understanding of Native experience today.
What types of speaking engagements are available?
Event organizers can book Annabelle Two Rivers for keynotes, artist talks, and interactive art workshops, including healing-centered sessions. Each speaking engagement is tailored to the audience, whether a university lecture, a nonprofit gathering, a corporate team session, or a museum program in Chicago or elsewhere in the United States.
Who typically books Annabelle Two Rivers as a speaker?
Universities, colleges, schools, museums, nonprofits, conferences, and corporate teams book Annabelle Two Rivers as an Indigenous speaker. Past engagements include artist talks at Morton College in 2024 and 2025 and remarks at the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame honoring her father, author E. Donald Two Rivers.
What is the Express and Empower: Healing Through Art workshop?
Express and Empower: Healing Through Art is an interactive workshop led by Annabelle Two Rivers that uses guided art-making and discussion to support healing, self-reflection, and growth. First presented at Morton College's Women's EmpowHERment Conference near Chicago, it can be adapted for campuses, community groups, and corporate teams.
Is she available for Native American Heritage Month events?
Native American Heritage Month is a popular time to book Annabelle Two Rivers. Each November, schools, museums, companies, and cultural centers in Chicago and across the United States can invite her for a keynote, artist talk, or hands-on workshop centered on contemporary Indigenous perspectives and storytelling.
Can the keynote or workshop be customized for our audience?
Every keynote and workshop by Annabelle Two Rivers is customized to the audience, event goals, and setting. Before the speaking engagement, she discusses the group's size, age range, and focus, then shapes content on Indigenous storytelling, identity, or creativity to fit a Chicago classroom, conference stage, or corporate team.
How much does it cost to book Annabelle Two Rivers?
Speaking fees for Annabelle Two Rivers depend on the event type, session length, travel needs, and whether a workshop is included. Because every keynote and artist talk is tailored, pricing is confirmed after an initial conversation about your audience and format, whether the event is in Chicago or elsewhere.
