Joey Clift: “We’ve Been Here the Whole Time! Using Comedy and Storytelling to Combat Indigenous Erasure”

📍Location

  • Clark College—Gaiser Student Center

    Vancouver
    1933 Fort Vancouver Way
    Vancouver, WA, 98663
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Joey Clift: “We’ve Been Here the Whole Time! Using Comedy and Storytelling to Combat Indigenous Erasure”

When
Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026 · 2 PM to 4 PM
Where
Clark College—Gaiser Student CenterVancouver1933 Fort Vancouver Way

About this event

Emmy and Peabody Award-nominated comedian, writer and enrolled Cowlitz Indian Tribal member Joey Clift presents “We’ve Been Here the Whole Time! Using Comedy and Storytelling to Combat Indigenous Erasure,” an interactive fireside chat about his work using comedy as a tool for narrative change. Cliff’s television writing has been featured on “Paw Patrol,” “Spirit Rangers” and “Molly of Denali.” His on-camera comedy can be seen on “Smartypants” and “Gone Native.” His debut satire book is “We’ve Been Here The Whole Time! A Not So Sacred Guide to All Things Native America.” The presentation is 2-4 p.m. Nov. 24 in the Gaiser Student Center on Clark College’s main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Admission is free.

📊Event Scores

Scale of productionModest: a bar, library or community-room program
Social loadModerate: some mixing, a group activity, a guided session

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