Richard Wagamese_ Adward wining Novelist, Jounrnlist and Educator
Some of His Novels
For Joushua
The keeper'n Me
Indian Horse
One Drum
Starlight
Medicine Walk
Examples
Who Is He?
First Nation writer and Educator
Born 4 October 1955 in northwestern ON, Canada
Sixties scoop survivor
Early Experiences
Dropped out of high school at age 16
Struggle with drug, alcohol and post traumatic strees.
Grow up in foster homes
Achievement
First Indigenous writer winner of National Magazine Award
Alberta Writers Guild’s Best Novel award (1995)
The Canadian Authors Association Award (2007),
George Ryga Award for Social Awareness In Literature (2011)
National Aboriginal Achievement Award (Indspire Award) for Media and communication
Arts Molson Prize and Burt Award for First Nations, Metis and Inuit Literature (2013).
Lessons Learn From Him
Resilient
Hardwork
Perserverance
Passion
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