List of Indigenous writers of the Americas

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The Reverend Samson Occom, a Mohegan writer<ref name="p52">Peyer 52</ref> thought to be the first Native American to publish in English

This is a list of notable writers who are Indigenous peoples of the Americas.

This list includes authors who are Alaskan Native, American Indian, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Indigenous peoples of Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, as defined by the citizens of these Indigenous nations and tribes.

While Indigenous identity can at times be complex, inclusion in this list is based upon reliably-sourced citizenship in an Indigenous nation, based upon the legal definitions of, and recognition by, the relevant Indigenous community claimed by the individual. They must be documented as being claimed by that community. Writers such as Forrest Carter,<ref name = "who">Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Ward Churchill,<ref>Richardson, Valerie. "Report on Conclusion of Preliminary Review in the Matter of Professor Ward Churchill". Template:Webarchive University of Colorado at Boulder. 2005 . Retrieved 26 July 2009.</ref><ref>Brown, Thomas. "Is Ward Churchill the New Michael Bellesiles?" George Mason University's History News Network. 14 March 2005 . Retrieved 26 July 2009.</ref><ref>Harjo, Suzan Shown. "Ward Churchill: The White Man's Burden", Indian Country Today. 3 August 2007 . Retrieved 26 July 2009.</ref> Jamake Highwater,<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Hoxie, Frederick E. Encyclopedia of North American Indians: Native American History, Culture, and Life From Paleo-Indians to the Present. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2006: 191-2. (retrieved through Google Books, 26 July 2009) Template:ISBN</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Joseph Boyden<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Grey Owl,<ref name=who/><ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref> whose claims of Indigenous American descent have been factually disproved through genealogical research, are not included in this list. {{#invoke:Hatnote|hatnote}}{{#ifeq:||}} Template:Compact TOC

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Evan Adams, Sliammon First Nation Coast Salish, Canada

• Louise Abeita, Isleta Pueblo, 1926–2014<ref>Bataille and Lisa 1</ref>
• Janice Acoose, Sakimay (Saulteaux) First Nation-Métis, Canada, 1954–2020<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
• Evan Adams, Sliammon First Nation Coast Salish, Canada, b. 1966<ref name=Adams>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Howard Adams, Métis, Canada, 1921–2001<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 4</ref>
• Freda Ahenakew, Ahtahkakoop Cree, Canada, 1932–2011<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Humberto Ak'ab'al, K'iche' Maya, Guatemala, 1952–2019<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Nawash Chippewa, Canada, b. 1965<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 6</ref>
• Clarence Alexander, Gwichyaa Zhee Corporation Gwich’in, b. 1939<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
• Robert Arthur Alexie, Gwich'in, Canada, 1957–2014<ref name="n311">New 311</ref><ref name="se">Sigafus and Ernst</ref>
• Sherman Alexie, Spokane/Coeur d'Alene, b. 1966<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 9</ref>
• Gerald Taiaiake Alfred, Kahnawake Mohawk, Canada, b. 1964<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Elsie Allen, Cloverdale Pomo, 1899–1990<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Minerva Allen, Assiniboine, 1934–2024
• Paula Gunn Allen, Laguna Pueblo descent,<ref>Porter and Roemer 94–95</ref> 1939–2008
• Fernando de Alva Cortés Ixtlilxochitl, Texcocan, Mexico,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Irma Alvarez Ccoscco, Quechua, Peru, b. 1980
• Arthur Amiotte, Oglala Lakota, b. 1942<ref>Arthur Amiotee: Oglala Lakota. Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center. Retrieved 1 March 2009.</ref>
• Ch'aska Anka Ninawaman, Quechua, Peru, b. 1973<ref>Ch'aska Anka Ninawaman (2004): Ch'askaschay, p. 7.</ref>
• William Apess, Pequot, 1798–1839<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 39</ref>
• Annette Arkeketa, Otoe-Missouria/Muscogee<ref>Hypatia. Project Muse. 18:2, Spring 2003 . Retrieved 1 March 2009.</ref>
• Jeannette C. Armstrong, Penticton Indian Band (Okanagan), Canada, b. 1948<ref name=n311/><ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 41</ref>
• José María Arguedas, Mestizo of Quechua-descent, Peru, 1911–1969<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>
• Joan Tavares Avant, Mashpee Wampanoag, b. 1940<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Joséphine Bacon, Innu, Québec, Canada, b.1947
• Marie Annharte Baker, Little Saskatchewan Ojibway, Canada, b. 1942<ref name=n311/>
• Dennis Banks, Leech Lake Ojibwe,<ref>Waldman 67</ref> 1937–2017
• Keith Barker, Métis, Canada
• Jim Barnes, Choctaw Nation descent, b. 1933,<ref name="mtv26">McClinton-Temple and Velie 26</ref> Poet Laureate of Oklahoma, 2009
• James Bartleman, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Canada, b. 1939
• Tara Beagan, Nlakaʼpamux, Canada
• Glecia Bear, Cree, Canada, 1912–1998
• Shane Belcourt, Métis, Canada, b. 1972
• Diane E. Benson, Tlingit, b. 1954
• Gertrude Bernard (Anahareo), Mohawk, Canada, 1906–1986<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 53</ref>
• Brandi Bird, Saulteaux/Cree/Métis, Canada<ref>"The All + Flesh by Brandi Bird". CBC Books, August 16, 2023.</ref>
• Gloria Bird, Spokane,<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 273</ref> b. 1951
• Sandra Birdsell, Métis, Canada, b. 1942
• Andrew Blackbird, Odawa, ca. 1815–1908
• Ned Blackhawk, Te-Moak Shoshone<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Governor Blacksnake (Thaonawyuthe/Chainbreaker), Seneca, c. 1760–1859
• Peter Blue Cloud, Mohawk, 1935–2011
• Buffalo Bird Woman (Maxidiwiac), Hidatsa, ca. 1839–1932<ref>Stevens, Michael W. "Biographical Dictionary of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara." Template:Webarchive Fort Berthold Library. New Town, ND: 2003. Retrieved 11 July 2012.</ref>
• Sherwin Bitsui, Navajo,<ref>Waldman 191</ref> b. 1975
• Kimberly M. Blaeser, White Earth Ojibwe, b. 1955<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 58</ref>
• Peter Blue Cloud, Mohawk, b. 1935<ref name="mtv247">McClinton-Temple and Velie 247</ref>
• Selina Boan, Cree, Canada
• Columpa Bobb, Tsleil Waututh/Nlaka'pamux, Canada, b. 1971
• Elias Boudinot, Cherokee, 1740–1821, first Native American novelist (Poor Sarah, 1823)<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 105, 336</ref>
• Beth Brant, Bay of Quinte Mohawk, 1941–2015<ref name=n311/>
• Mary Brave Bird, Sicangu Lakota,<ref name="pr136">Porter and Roemer 136</ref> 1953–2013
• Ignatia Broker, Ottertail Pillager Band Ojibwe, United States, 1919–1987<ref>"Ignatia Broker." University of Minnesota: Voices from the Gaps. Retrieved 11 July 2012.</ref>
• Emily Ticasuk Ivanoff Brown, Inuk, (1904–1982)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Vee F. Browne, Navajo,<ref>"Navajo Nation Board of Education." Diné Education Quarterly. April–June 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2012</ref> b. 1956
• Joseph Bruchac, Nulhegan Band, b. 1942<ref name=se/><ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 69</ref>
• Louis F. Burns (Hulah Hihekah), Osage Nation, 1920–2012<ref>"News: Louis F. Burns 1920-2012." Template:Webarchive Osage Nation Museum. 22 May 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2012.</ref>
• Frank Christopher Busch, Cree, Canada<ref>"Novel a piece of lost aboriginal culture". Thompson Citizen, October 16, 2014.</ref>

• Jodi Byrd, Chickasaw Nation, United States

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• Cody Caetano, Pinaymootang Ojibway<ref>David Song, "Cody Caetano named Writer in Residence for 2023 Whistler Writers’ Festival". Pique Newsmagazine, August 18, 2023.</ref>
• Gregory Cajete, Santa Clara Pueblo<ref>Plumber, Mary Annette. Getting to Know Dr. Gregory Cajete.Template:Dead link Diverse Issues in Higher Education. 16 Oct 2008 . Retrieved 1 March 2009.</ref>
• Cristina Calderón, Yaghan, Chile, 1928–2022, last speaker of the Yaghan language
• Victoria Belcourt Callihoo, 1861–1966, Métis historian
• Adela Calva Reyes, Otomí, Mexico, 1967–2018
• Maria Campbell, Métis, Canada, b. 1940<ref name=se/>
• Nicola Campbell, Interior Salish Nleʔkepmx, Canada<ref name=se/>
• Rob Capriccioso, Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa<ref>"Capriccioso Takes Home NAJA Award." Win Awenen Nisitotung: Official Newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Vol. 32, No. 8. 5 Aug 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2012.</ref>
• Cliff Cardinal, Cree/Lakota<ref>Karen Fricker, "How Cliff Cardinal’s annoyance with land acknowledgments became a provocative piece of theatre". Toronto Star, March 15, 2023.</ref>
• Harold Cardinal, Cree, 1945–2005
• Pedro Cayuqueo, Mapuche, Chile, b. 1975
• Aaron Albert Carr, Laguna Pueblo/Navajo, b. 1963
• Marisol Ceh Moo, Maya, Mexico, b. 1968
• Betsey Guppy Chamberlain, Wabanaki, ca. 1797–1886<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Dean Chavers, Lumbee,<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> b. 1942
• Shirley Cheechoo, Cree, Canada, b. 1952
• Elicura Chihuailaf Nahuelpán, Mapuche, Chile<ref>March, Taran. "Spirits of the Water: Chilean writer uses poetry to transcend differences." Template:Webarchive Inside Chico State. Vol. 33, No. 6. 7 Nov 2002. Retrieved 9 July 2012.</ref>
• Eddie Chuculate, Muscogee (Creek) Nation/Cherokee,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

|CitationClass=web }}</ref> b. 1978

• Marie Clements, Métis, Canada, b. 1962
• Susan Clements, Seneca/Mohawk-descent, United States, b. 1950<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 77</ref>
• George Clutesi, Tseshaht First Nation, Canada, 1905–1988
• Jacinto Collahuazo, Quechua, Ecuador
• Thomas Commuck, Narragansett, 1805–1855<ref>http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/WIReader/WER0439.html Sketch of the Brothertown Indians</ref>
• Robert J. Conley, Cherokee Nation, 1940–2014<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
• Pascual Coña, Mapuche, Chile, late 1840s–1927
• Ivonne Coñuecar, Mapuche, Chile, b. 1980
• Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, Crow Creek Lakota, b. 1930<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 190</ref>
• Linda Coombs, Aquinnah Wampanoag<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• George Copway, Mississauga Ojibwa, Canada,<ref name="Porter and Roemer 51">Porter and Roemer 51</ref> 1818–1869
• Jesse Cornplanter, Seneca, 1889–1957
• Rupert Costo, Cahuilla, 1906–1989
• Caleigh Crow, Métis, Canada<ref>Amy Tucker, "Feeling limited by appearance-based casting, Métis siblings create their own company". Toronto Star, February 24, 2019.</ref>
• Leonard Crow Dog, Oglala Lakota, 1942–2021<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Briceida Cuevas, Maya, Mexico, b. 1969
• David Cusick, Seneca, ca. 1780–ca. 1831

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• Joseph A. Dandurand, Kwantlen First Nation, Canada
• Jenny L. Davis, Chickasaw Nation, United States
• Nora Marks Dauenhauer, Tlingit, 1927–2017<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 90</ref>
• Garcilaso de la Vega, 1539–1616, Mestizo/Quechua descent, Peru
• Nora Thompson Dean, Touching Leaves Woman, Delaware Tribe of Indians, 1907–1984<ref>"Introduction." Template:Webarchive Lenape Talking Dictionary. Retrieved 11 July 2012.</ref>
• Philip J. Deloria, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe<ref>"Governance." National Museum of the American Indian. Retrieved 11 July 2012.</ref>
• Ella Cara Deloria, Yankton Dakota/Standing Rock Sioux, 1889–1971<ref>Porter and Roemer 93</ref>
• Vine Deloria, Jr., Yankton Dakota/Standing Rock Sioux, 1933–2005<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 93</ref>
• Bonnie Devine, Serpent River First Nation, Canada
• Cherie Dimaline, Métis, Canada
• Edward Dozier, Santa Clara Pueblo, 1916–1971<ref>"Dozier, Edward." Template:Webarchive New Mexico Office of the State Historian. Retrieved 11 July 2012.</ref>
• Dawn Dumont, Okanese First Nation, Canada, b. 1973/1974
• Yves Sioui Durand, Huron-Wendat Nation, Canada, b. 1951<ref>Renate Usmiani, "Yves Sioui Durand". The Canadian Encyclopedia, August 14, 2007.</ref>

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• Charles Eastman (Hakadah, Ohiyesa<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 106</ref>), Santee Dakota, 1858–1939<ref>Porter and Roemer 315</ref>
• Kyle Edwards, Anishinaabe, Canada<ref name=cbc>"Why Anishinaabe writer Kyle Edwards sees hockey as a ceremony". CBC Books, June 11, 2025.</ref>
• Tommy Enuaraq, Inuk, Canada
• Heid E. Erdrich, Turtle Mountain Ojibwe, b. 1963
• Louise Erdrich, Turtle Mountain Ojibwe, b. 1954<ref name=se/><ref>Porter and Roemer 271</ref><ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 110</ref>

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• Stephanie Fielding, Mohegan<ref>"A Mohegan-Pequot Diary." Template:Webarchive Writing of Indigenous New England. Retrieved 3 Nov 3013.</ref>
• Connie Fife, Cree
• Waawaate Fobister, Grassy Meadows First Nation, Canada<ref>Littlejohn, Maureen. "New wave of aboriginal talent." Metro Canada. 20 July 2009. Retrieved 11 July 2012.</ref>
• Naomi Fontaine, Innu, Canada
• Natasha Kanapé Fontaine, Innu, Canada
• Lee Francis III, Laguna Pueblo descent, 1945–2003<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
• Vera Francis, Passamaquoddy, b. 1958<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Alice Masak French, Inuk, Canada, 1930–2013

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• Eric Gansworth, Onondaga
• Garcilaso de la Vega (El Inca), Quechua, Peru, 1539–1616, first published in 1609
• Andrew George, Jr., Wet'suwet'en First Nation, Canada, b. 1963
• Rueben George, Coast Salish, Canada<ref>Mina Kerr-Lazenby, "Tsleil-Waututh Nation author Rueben George up for literary award". North Shore News, August 24, 2024.</ref>
• Janice Gould, Maidu/Koyangk'auwi, 1949–2019<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 145</ref>
• George R. D. Goulet, Métis, Canada, b. 1933
• Fred Grove, Osage Nation/Oglala Lakota, 1913–2008<ref>"Fred Grove (1913–2008)." Mystercical-E. Retrieved 14 July 2012.</ref>
• Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala, Quechua, Peru, ca. 1535–after 1616<ref>Hamilton, Ronald. "The First New Chronicle and Good Government: Introduction." University of Texas Press. Retrieved 14 July 2012.</ref>

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• Janet Campbell Hale, Coeur d'Alene-Kootenay, 1946–2021<ref>"Janet Campbell Hale." University of Minnesota: Voices from the Gaps. Retrieved 14 July 2012.</ref>
• Terri Crawford Hansen, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, b. 1953<ref>"SEJ Member Spotlight: Terri Hansen." Society of Environmental Journalists. Retrieved 14 July 2012.</ref>
• Ann Meekitjuk Hanson, Inuk, Canada, b. 1946
• Joy Harjo, Mvskoke,<ref name=pr155/> b. 1951
• Suzan Shown Harjo, Mvskoke/Southern Cheyenne
• LaDonna Harris, Comanche
• Ernestine Hayes, Tlingit, b. 1945
• Dakota Ray Hebert, Dene
• James (Sakej) Youngblood Henderson, Chickasaw/Cheyenne, b. 1944
• Gordon Henry, White Earth Ojibwe, b. 1955<ref>"Gordon Henry." Poetry Foundation. Retrieved 14 July 2012.</ref>
• Natalio Hernández, Nahua, Mexico, b. 1947
• Hen-Toh (Bertrand N. O. Walker), Wyandotte, 1870–1927
• Vi Hilbert, Upper Skagit, 1918–2008<ref>Mapes, Lynda V. and Christine Willmsen. "Vi Hilbert, revered Upper Skagit elder who preserved her native language, dies at age 90." Seattle Times. 21 Dec 2008. Retrieved 14 July 2012.</ref>
• Carol Anne Hilton Hesquiaht/Nuu-chah-nulth, Canada
• Tomson Highway, Cree, Canada, b. 1951<ref name=n311/><ref name=se/>
• Linda Hogan, Chickasaw Nation, b. 1947<ref>"Linda Hogan." University of Minnesota: Voices from the Gaps. Retrieved 14 July 2012.</ref>
• Andrew Hope III, Tlingit, 1949–2008
• John Christian Hopkins, Narragansett, b. 1960
• George Horse-Capture, Gros Ventre, 1937–2013
• Robert Houle, Saulteaux, Canada, b. 1947
• LeAnne Howe, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, b. 1951<ref name=mtv26/>
• Ralph Hubbard, Seneca, 1885–1980
• Graciela Huinao, Huilliche, Chile, b. 1956
• Beverly Hungry Wolf, Blackfoot Confederacy, Canada, b. 1950
• Al Hunter, Rainy River Ojibwe, Canada

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• Alootook Ipellie, Inuk, Canada, 1951–2007<ref name=n311/>
• Peter Irniq, Inuk, Canada, b. 1947
• Madeline Ivalu, Inuk, Canada

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• Michel Jean, Innu, Québec, Canada
• Paulla Dove Jennings, Narragansett
• Rita Joe, Mi'kmaq, Canada,<ref name=n311/> 1932–2007<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Jessica Johns, Cree, Canada
• Emily Pauline Johnson (Tekahionwake), Mohawk, Canada, 1861–1913
• Aviaq Johnston, Inuk, Canada
• Basil H. Johnston, Wasauksing Ojibway, Canada, 1929–2015<ref name=n311/>
• Stephen Graham Jones, Blackfeet Tribe, b. 1972
• William Jones, Sac and Fox Nation, 1871–1909<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Edith Josie, Gwich'in, Canada, 1921–2010<ref>"Yukon writer Edith Josie dies." CBC News. 1 Feb 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2012.</ref>
• Hugo Jamioy Juagibioy, Kamentsa, Colombia
• Betty Mae Tiger Jumper, Seminole Tribe of Florida, April 27, 1923 – January 14, 2011
• Daniel Heath Justice, Cherokee Nation, Canada<ref>"NAISA Council." Template:Webarchive Native American and Indigenous Studies Association. Retrieved 15 July 2012.</ref>

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• Joseph Kakwinokanasum, Cree<ref>Daphné Santos-Vieira, "'The book is about truth in reconciliation:' Joseph Kakwinokanasum on his novel My Indian Summer". CBC Books, February 9, 2023.</ref>
• Peter Kalifornsky, Dena'ina, 1911–1993<ref>"Dena'ina Writers and Speakers." Dena'ina Qenaga. Retrieved 17 July 2012.</ref>
• Joan Kane, Iñupiaq
• Margo Kane, Cree/Saulteaux, Canada, b. 1951
• An Antane-Kapesh, Innu, Québec, Canada, 1926-2004
• Jacqueline Keeler, Navajo Nation citizen / Yankton Dakota descent<ref>http://thecivicbeat.com/2014/08/challenging-tropes-of-native-american-representation-hashtag-by-hashtag/ "Challenging tropes of Native American representation, hashtag by hashtag", The Civic Beat. Retrieved 10 August 2014"</ref>
• Maude Kegg, Mille Lacs Ojibwe, 1904–1999
• William Kennedy, Métis, Canada, 1814–1890
• Maurice Kenny, Mohawk, 1929–2016
• Robin Wall Kimmerer, Citizen Potawatomi Nation,<ref>"Writers-in-Residence Program: Robin Kimmerer." Template:Webarchive HJ Andrews Experimental Forest. 2004. Retrieved 17 July 2012.</ref> b. 1953
• Jules Arita Koostachin, Cree, Canada<ref>Zainab Amadahy, "UNEARTHING SECRETS, GATHERING TRUTHS – BROKEN POETRY". Muskrat Magazine, November 10, 2018.</ref>
• Michael Kusugak, Inuk, Canada, b. 1948
• J. D. Kurtness, Innu, Québec, Canada, b. 1981

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• Francis La Flesche, Omaha/Ponca, 1857–1932<ref name="Peyer 286">Peyer 286</ref><ref>Porter and Roemer 319</ref>
• Susette La Flesche, Omaha/Ponca, 1854–1903<ref name="Peyer 286"/>
• Carole Labarre, Innu, b. 1966<ref name=macotenord>Jean St-Pierre, "La romancière innue Carole Labarre honorée du prix créé par le Salon du livre de la Côte-Nord". Ma Côte-Nord, April 28, 2023.</ref>
• Winona LaDuke, White Earth Ojibwe,<ref>Waldman 68</ref> b. 1959
• Carole LaFavor, OjibweTemplate:Citation needed
• Joseph Laurent, Abenaki, 1839–1917
• Ronald G. Lewis, Cherokee Nation, b. 1941
• Georgina Lightning, Sampson First Nation Cree, Canada
• Darcie Little Badger, Lipan Apache, b. 1987
• William Harjo LoneFight, Muscogee/Natchez, b. 1966
• Donna M. Loring, Penobscot, b. 1948<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Kevin Loring, Nlaka'pamux, Canada<ref name=straight>"Where the Blood Mixes draws on healing power of stories" Template:Webarchive. The Georgia Straight, May 28, 2008.</ref> Canada
• Adrian C. Louis, Lovelock Paiute, 1946–2018<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 216</ref>
• Phil Lucas, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, 1942–2007<ref>"Obituaries: Phil Lucas." Template:Webarchive Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Retrieved 8 July 2012.</ref>
• Henrik Lund, Kalaaleq, Greenland, 1875–1948

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• Matthew MacKenzie, Cree/Ojibwe/Métis, Canada<ref>Rhiannon Johnson, "Playwright's journey of discovery, re-connecting with Indigenous roots, inspires new work". CBC News Indigenous, January 18, 2018.</ref>
• Terese Marie Mailhot, Nlaka'pamux, Canada<ref name=NPR-WeekendEdition-HeartBerries-Review-2018>Template:Cite news</ref>
• Wilma Mankiller, Cherokee Nation,<ref name="Waldman 55">Waldman 55</ref> 1945–2010
• Larry Spotted Crow Mann, Nipmuc
• Vera Manuel, Secwepemc, Canada<ref>"Vera Manuel." First Peoples Language Map of British Columbia. Retrieved 19 July 2012.</ref>/Ktunaxa, 1949–2010
• Lee Maracle,<ref name=n311/> Salish/Cree, Canada, 1950–2021
• Joseph M. Marshall III, Brulé Lakota, b. ca. 1946
• Henry Lorne Masta, Abenaki, 1853–unknown
• John Joseph Mathews, Osage, ca. 1894–1979<ref name=mtv26/>
• Gerald McMaster, Siksika Nation/Red Pheasant First Nation, Canada, b. 1953
• William D'Arcy McNickle, Salish Kootenai, 1904–1977
• Joe Medicine Crow, Crow, 1913–2016<ref>"Joe Medicine Crow." PBS. Retrieved 19 July 2012.</ref>
• Rigoberta Menchú, K'iché Maya, Guatemala, b. 1959
• Billy Merasty, Cree, Canada, b. 1960
• Edmund Metatawabin, Cree, Canada
• Tiffany Midge, Hunkpapa Lakota, b. 1965
• Dylan Miner, Métis-descent, Canada-United States, b. 1976
• Devon Mihesuah, Choctaw Nation, b. 1957
• Deborah A. Miranda, Esselen/Chumash
• Gabriela Mistral, Diaguita, Chile, 1889–1957
• Lewis Mitchell, Passamaquoddy, 1847–1930
• N. Scott Momaday, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, 1934–2024<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Carlos Montezuma, Yavapai, 1866–1923<ref>Peyer 345</ref>
• Patricia Monture-Angus, Mohawk, Canada
• Irvin Morris, Navajo, b. 1958
• Daniel David Moses, Delaware descent, Canada, 1952–2020<ref name=n311/>
• Mountain Wolf Woman, Ho-Chunk, 1884–1960
• Mourning Dove, Colville/Okanagan, 1888–1936
• Daniel Munduruku, Munduruku, Brazil, b. 1964
• Neddiel Muñoz Millalonco, Mapuche, Chile
• James Rolfe Murie (Skiri Pawnee, 1862–1921)<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>

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• Mitiarjuk Nappaaluk, Inuk, Canada
• Nora Naranjo Morse, Santa Clara Pueblo, b. 1953
• David Neel, Kwakwaka'wakw, Canada, b. 1960
• Duane Niatum, Klallam, b. 1938
• Mildred Noble, Naotkamegwanning Ojibway, Canada and United States, 1921–2008<ref>Stickgold, Emma. "Mildred Noble, 86; writer and Native American activist." Boston Globe. 27 Jan 2008. Retrieved 22 July 2012.</ref>
• Jim Northrup (Chibenashi), Fond du Lac Ojibwe, United States, 1943–2016
• nila northSun, Shoshone/Red Lake Ojibwe, b. 1951

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• Jean O'Brien, White Earth Ojibwe, b. 1958<ref>"Jean O'Brien." Template:Webarchive Native American and Indigenous Studies Association. Retrieved 24 July 2012.</ref>
• Samson Occom, Mohegan, 1723–1792,<ref name=p52/> the first Native American known to publish in English
• Louis Oliver (Little Coon or Wotkoce Okisce), 1904–1991, Muscogee, poet<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Orpingalik, Netsilik Inuk, Canada<ref>Wiget, Andrew O. "Native American Oral Poetry." The Heath Anthology of American Literature. Retrieved 23 July 2012.</ref>
• Simon J. Ortiz, Acoma Pueblo, b. 1941<ref name="pr155">Porter and Roemer 155</ref><ref>Porter and Roemer 322</ref>

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• Aaron Paquette, Métis, Canada<ref>"Aaron Paquette: A journey of hope & healing". Edmonton Journal, August 7, 2004.</ref>
• Arthur C. Parker, Seneca, 1881–1955<ref>Peyer 358</ref>
• Daniel N. Paul, Mi'kmaq, Canada, b. 1938<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Mihku Paul, Kingsclear First Nation Maliseet, Canada, b. 1958<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Elise Paschen, Osage Nation<ref name="on">"The Osage Nation will host Writers Summit." Template:Webarchive Osage Nation. Retrieved 8 July 2012.</ref>
• Markoosie Patsauq, Inuk, Canada
• William S. Penn, Nez Perce, b. 1949
• Robert L. Perea, Oglala Lakota/Mexican
• Amanda Peters, Mi'kmaq<ref>Jason Molloy, "Falmouth, N.S., resident Amanda Peters ready to release debut novel, The Berry Pickers". SaltWire Network, April 4, 2023.</ref>
• Paula Peters, Wampanoag
• Lawrence "Pun" Plamondon", Grand Traverse Odawa-Ojibwe, b. 1946
• Peter Pitseolak, Cape Dorset Inuk, Canada, 1902–1973
• Simon Pokagon, Pokagon Potawatomi, ca. 1830–1899<ref>Peyer 240</ref>
• Michelle Porter, Métis<ref>Kathryne Cardwell, "Métis women’s struggles span generations". Winnipeg Free Press, June 3, 2023.</ref>
• Marie Mason Potts, Mountain Maidu, United States, 1895–1978<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Alexander Posey, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, 1873–1908<ref name="Porter and Roemer 323">Porter and Roemer 323</ref>
• Susan Power, Standing Rock Sioux, b. 1961
• Pretty-Shield, Crow Nation,<ref name=pr136/> 1856–1944

Q

• Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley, Inuk, Canada
• Quesalid, Kwakwaka'wakw, Canada
• Taamusi Qumaq, Inuk, Canada, 1914-1993

R

• Anselmo Raguileo Lincopil, Mapuche, Chile, 1922–1992
• Avis Red Bear, Sioux journalist
• Chief Henry Red Eagle, (Henry Perley), Maliseet, 1885–1972<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Delphine Red Shirt, Oglala Lakota, b. 1957<ref>Mihesuah, Devon A., ed. The American Indian Quarterly. Vol. 26, No. 4. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, Fall 2002:644, 678.</ref>
• Duke Redbird, Saugeen Ojibwe, Canada, b. 1939
• Bill Reid, Haida, Canada, 1920–1998<ref name=n311/>
• Carter Revard, Osage Nation, 1931–2022<ref name=on/>
• Lawney Reyes, Confederated Colville Tribes (Sinixt), b. 1951<ref>"Lawney Reyes." Seattle Civil Rights and Labor History Project. Retrieved 25 July 2012.</ref>
• Waubgeshig Rice, Wasauksing Ojibwe, Canada<ref name=realstories>"Waubgeshig Rice has to tell real aboriginal stories". Ottawa Citizen, November 17, 2015.</ref>
• Emily Riddle, Cree, Canada<ref>Catherine Zhu, "Nêhiyaw writer Emily Riddle first ever winner of $10K Canadian First Book Prize for debut poetry collection". CBC Books, May 18, 2023.</ref>
• John Rollin Ridge (Yellow Bird), Cherokee,<ref name="Porter and Roemer 51"/> 1827–1867
• Lynn Riggs, Cherokee, United States, 1899–1954<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 305</ref>
• Silvia Rivera Cusicanqui, Aymara, Bolivia, b. 1949<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• David A. Robertson, Cree, Canada, b. 1977<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
• Eden Robinson, Haisla/Heiltsuk, Canada, b. 1968<ref name=n311/>
• Henry Roe Cloud, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, 1884–1950<ref>Peyer 388</ref>
• January Rogers, Six Nations Tuscarora/Mohawk<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
• Will Rogers, Cherokee Nation, 1879–1935<ref name="Waldman 55"/>
• Will Rogers, Jr., Cherokee Nation, 1911–1993
• Wendy Rose, Hopi/Miwok, b. 1948<ref>Porter and Roemer 325</ref>
• Ian Ross, Métis, Canada, b. 1960<ref name=n311/>
• Armand Garnet Ruffo, Chapleau Ojibwe, Canada, b. 1955<ref name=n311/>
• Steve Russell, Cherokee Nation, 1947–2021

S

• Ray St. Germain, Métis, Canada
• Carol Lee Sanchez, Laguna Pueblo descent<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 125</ref>
• William Sanders, Cherokee Nation, 1942–2017
• Greg Sarris, Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, b. 1952<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 312</ref>
• Madeline Sayet, Mohegan, b. 1989
• Katherine Siva Saubel, Los Coyotes Cahuilla, 1920–2011<ref>McCarthy, Guy. "Dr. Katherine Siva Saubel (1920-2011)." California Indian Education. 2 Nov 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2012.</ref>
• Gregory Scofield, Métis, Canada, b. 1966<ref name=n311/>
• Jane Johnston Schoolcraft, Sault Ste. Marie Ojibwe, 1800–1841, first Native woman to publish<ref>Porter and Roemer 145, 325</ref>
• Bev Sellars, Xat'sull, Canada
• James Sewid, Kwakwaka'wakw, Canada, 1913–1988
• María Clara Sharupi Jua, Shuar, Ecuador, b. 1964
• Charles Norman Shay, Penobscot, b. 1924
• Paula Sherman, Ardoch Algonquin First Nation, Canada
• Kim Shuck, Cherokee Nation
• Angela Sidney, Tagish, Canada, 1902–1991
• Leslie Marmon Silko, Laguna Pueblo descent, b. 1948<ref name="Porter and Roemer 326">Porter and Roemer 326</ref>
• Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Alderville First Nation, Canada<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Niigaan Sinclair, Anishinaabe, Canada
• Ruby Slipperjack, Eabametoong Ojibwe, Canada, b. 1952<ref name=n311/>
• Cynthia Leitich Smith, Muscogee Creek, b. 1967
• Monique Gray Smith, Cree/Lakota, Canada<ref>"Monique Gray Smith's new book for young readers charts a path to reconciliation". CBC Radio, August 17, 2018.</ref>
• Paul Chaat Smith, Comanche/Choctaw
• Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, Brulé Lakota,<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 80</ref> b. 1933
• Donald Soctomah, Passamaquoddy<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Loren Spears, Narragansett
• Luther Standing Bear, Oglala Lakota, ca. 1868–1939<ref>Porter and Roemer 122</ref>
• Angela Sterritt, Gitxsan, Canada<ref>Wendy Kaur, "Once homeless, Angela Sterritt’s now a journalist whose debut memoir ‘Unbroken’ is a story of disappearance and survival". Toronto Star, June 2, 2023.</ref>
• James Thomas Stevens, Akwesasne Mohawk, b. 1966
• Virginia Stroud, United Keetoowah Band Cherokee/Muscogee, b. 1951
• Madonna Swan, Cheyenne River Lakota, 1928–1993
• Denise Sweet, White Earth Ojibwe, Poet Laureate of Wisconsin 2004<ref>"First Nations Studies: Denise Sweet." Template:Webarchive University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Retrieved</ref>
• James Schoppert, Tlingit, 1947–1992

T

• Gladys Tantaquidgeon, Mohegan, 1899–2005
• Luci Tapahonso, Navajo, b. 1953<ref>Porter and Roemer 327</ref>
• Drew Hayden Taylor, Ojibwe, Canada, b. 1962
• Ningeokuluk Teevee, Cape Dorset Inuk, Canada, b. 1963
• Clayton Thomas-Müller, Cree, Canada<ref name=conner>Shawn Conner, "In new memoir, activist Thomas-Muller traces impact of extraction industries on First Nations, and his own life". Vancouver Sun, September 1, 2021.</ref>
• Lucy Thompson, Yurok 1853–1932, first Indigenous Californian woman to be published<ref>Porter and Roemer 137</ref>
• Russell Thornton, Cherokee Nation, b. 1942<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
• Shannon Thunderbird, Tsimshian First Nation, Canada
• Susette LaFlesche Tibbles, Omaha/Ponca/Iowa, 1854–1903
• George Tinker, Osage Nation<ref name=on/>
• Natalia Toledo, Zapotec, Mexico, b. 1968
• Raymond D. Tremblay, Métis, Canada
• David Treuer, Leech Lake Ojibwe, b. 1970
• John Trudell, Santee Dakota, 1946–2015<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 373</ref>
• Demetrio Túpac Yupanqui, Quechua, Peru, 1923–2018
• Mark Turcotte, Turtle Mountain Chippewa
• Richard Twiss, Brulé Lakota, 1954–2013
• Arielle Twist, Cree<ref>Kyle Muzyka, "Why two-spirit, trans writer Arielle Twist is afraid of love". Unreserved, February 8, 2019.</ref>
• E. Donald Two-Rivers, Rainy River Ojibwa, 1945–2008<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
• Froyla Tzalam, Mopan Maya, Belize<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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U

• Uvavnuk, Iglulik Inuk, Canada<ref>"Uvavnuk." Poetry Foundation. Retrieved 6 Aug 2012.</ref>

V

• Richard Van Camp, Tli Cho, Canada, b. 1971<ref name=n311/>
• Gerald Vizenor, White Earth Ojibwe, b. 1934<ref name="Porter and Roemer 326"/>

W

• Richard Wagamese, Ojibwe, Canada
• Bertrand N. O. Walker (Hen-Toh), Wyandotte, 1870–1927
• Velma Wallis, Athabaskan, b. 1960<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Juan Wallparrimachi, Quechua, Bolivia, 1793–1814<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Anna Lee Walters, Pawnee/Otoe-Missouria, b. 1946<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 383</ref>
• William Whipple Warren, Ojibwe, 1825–1853<ref>Porter and Roember 119</ref>
• Clyde Warrior, Ponca,<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 369</ref> 1939–1968
• Waziyatawin (Angela Wilson), Wahpetunwan Dakota<ref>"Waziyatawin Angela Wilson: Genocide in Your Back Yard." Gustavus Adolphus College. Retrieved 5 July 2012.</ref>
• Matthew James Weigel, Denesuline/Métis<ref name=poetrymonth>"22 debut Canadian poetry collections to read for National Poetry Month". CBC Books, April 8, 2022.</ref>
• James Welch, Blackfeet/Gros Ventre, 1940–2003<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie vii</ref>
• Gwen Westerman, Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Oyate /Cherokee Nation
• Tom Whitecloud, Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe, 1914–1972
• Mary Louise Defender Wilson, Dakota/Hidatsa, b. 1930
• Sarah Winnemucca (Thocmentony), Northern Paiute, ca. 1844–1891<ref>Porter and Roemer 328</ref>
• Elizabeth Woody, Navajo/Wasco-Wishram,<ref>Porter and Roemer 157</ref> b. 1957
• Muriel Hazel Wright, Choctaw Nation, 1889–1975<ref>Laughlin, Patricia. "Wright, Muriel Hazel." Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Accessed March 6, 2016</ref>

Y

• William S. Yellow Robe, Jr., Fort Peck Assiniboine,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Annie York, Spuzzum First Nation Nlaka'pamux, Canada,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Ray Young Bear, Meskwaki, b. 1950<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 410</ref>
• Alfred Young Man, Chippewa-Cree, Canada and United States,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Leckott Zamora, Wichi,<ref name="auto4">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Ofelia Zepeda, Tohono O'odham, b. 1952<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 412</ref>
• Zitkala-Sa (Gertrude Simmons Bonnin), Yankton Dakota-Standing Rock Sioux, 1876–1938<ref>McClinton-Temple and Velie 413</ref>
• Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel, Mohegan,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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See also

• Category:Indigenous Australian writers
• Category:Native American writers
• Before Columbus Foundation
• List of 20th-century writers
• List of Indigenous artists of the Americas
• Multi-Ethnic Literature of the United States
• Native American Renaissance
• Native Americans in children's literature
• Native Writers' Circle of the Americas
• Navajo Community College Press

References

Bibliography

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External links

• Association for the Study of American Indian Literatures
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• Associated Press/CNN.com: Reading into Native American Writers
• Storytellers: Native American Authors Online.
• Yax Te' Books catalog, publishing house for Mayan literature in Mayan, Spanish and English.