A panel discussion and reading celebrating the vitality of North America's native languages and culture will be presented by the UC Irvine International Center for Writing and Translation (ICWT). "Indigenous Voices in North American Culture" presents four acclaimed scholars and authors who will read from their works and lead discussion about the place of this important heritage on North America. The free event is open to the public and includes a reception and book signing. In conjunction with this event, the ICWT and the UCI Film and Video Center will show "Atanarjuat (The Fast Runner)" Saturday, Feb. 1. The film won the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or Award in 2001.