Indigenous writers respond to Thomas King’s heritage revelation

After Thomas King revealed he is not Cherokee, reactions among Indigenous writers are mixed, with some seeing it as a positive first step and others deeming it insufficient. King discovered his lack of Cherokee ancestry through the Tribal Alliance Against Frauds and expressed shock, though many Cherokee citizens were already aware. Daniel Heath Justice emphasized the need for King to take further accountability and learn from Indigenous voices, while Jesse Wente highlighted the emotional impact on those connected to King. Celeste Pedri-Spade urged King to donate his book royalties to support Indigenous artists and students.

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