Richard Wagamese
Richard Wagamese (1955–2017) was a celebrated Ojibwe Canadian author and journalist from the Wabaseemoong Independent Nations. Known for his powerful storytelling, his work often explored themes of Indigenous identity, the impact of the residential school system, and the journey toward healing and reconciliation. He was a prolific writer of both fiction and non-fiction, with his novel 'Indian Horse' becoming a widely acclaimed bestseller and film adaptation.
Awards
['National Magazine Award (1991)', "Writers' Guild of Alberta Best Novel Award (1995)", 'National Aboriginal Achievement Award (2012)', 'Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature (2013)', 'Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prize (2013)', 'George Ryga Award for Social Awareness in Literature (2011)', "Writers' Trust of Canada's Matt Cohen Award (2015)"]
Notable Works
['Indian Horse', "Keeper'n Me", 'Medicine Walk', 'One Native Life', 'One Story, One Song', "Embers: One Ojibway's Meditations"]
