Thomas King
Thomas King is an influential Indigenous author and scholar, celebrated for his storytelling prowess and insightful explorations of Indigenous identity and culture. His impact on literature is felt through the new generation of writers being published under Swift Water Books.
Born on Apr 24, 1941 (84 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 6 | 4.67 | 0.55% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 231,184 | $1,700,000 | 10,341$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 66,327 | $2,700,000 | 2,638$ |
| Totals | 8 | 105,891,249 | 297,511 | $4,400,000 | 12,979$ |
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Recent Mentions
Canada:
Thomas King reflects on his identity and the complexities of being Indigenous.
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Canada:
Thomas King is a Canadian-American writer whose works are being recommended for removal by the Vancouver School Board after he revealed he is not part Cherokee.
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Canada:
Thomas King is an author who has faced controversy regarding his claimed Indigenous identity.
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Canada:
Thomas King has withdrawn a coming novel from publication after revelations that the author, who has explored themes of racism and isolation through decades of storytelling and scholarship, is not part Cherokee.
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United Kingdom:
Thomas King revealed the findings on Monday in an opinion piece published in the Globe and Mail newspaper.
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United Kingdom:
Thomas King is a prominent Canadian-American author who has long claimed Indigenous ancestry but recently learned he has no Cherokee ancestry.
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Canada:
Thomas King is the award-winning author of more than 20 books, including The Inconvenient Indian.
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Canada:
Thomas King is an award-winning Canadian-American author who recently discovered he is not part Cherokee as he long assumed.
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Nigeria:
Thomas King, Chairman of KINTRONIC Laboratories, expressed his organisation’s readiness to partner with the Nigerian government.
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Bahamas:
Thomas King was the victim of the attempted housebreaking by Keno Knowles.
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