Thomas King
Thomas King is a renowned author of Cherokee, Greek, and German descent, born in 1943 in Sacramento, California.
He earned his PhD from the University of Utah and has taught Native American Studies at various universities.
Currently a Professor of English at the University of Guelph, King is known for his fiction addressing the marginalization of American Indians and challenging stereotypes about Native Americans.
His work often explores "pan-Indian" concerns and histories.
King has become a prominent voice in literature about Canada's Native people, skillfully blending storytelling with critical examinations of Indigenous issues and colonial legacies.
