Tomson Highway
Tomson Highway is a renowned Indigenous Canadian author and playwright known for his works that celebrate Cree culture and storytelling, including the acclaimed memoir 'Permanent Astonishment.'
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Greene was attending the rehearsal of a little play called Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing written by Tomson Highway.
Graham Greene was an icon of Hollywood cinema and Canadian theatre
Canada· 2025-09-07
Tomson Highway is a legendary Cree playwright whose work Rose will have its world premiere at NAC Indigenous Theatre.
National Arts Centre announces its seasonal lineupCanada· 2025-05-15
Tomson Highway is one of the authors whose works are included in the back catalogue of Fitzhenry & Whiteside.
Sutherland House Books buys long-time indie publisher Fitzhenry & WhitesideCanada· 2025-03-28
Tomson Highway is recognized for 'Permanent Astonishment', a quintessentially Canadian book.
Globe readers share their favourite Canadian booksCanada· 2025-02-14
Tomson Highway’s account of his upbringing in a remote Indigenous community is astonishing and delightful.
Oh, Canada! Our favourite books by homegrown authorsCanada· 2025-02-11
