![]() The “Native American Renaissance”Ĭoined in the mid-1980s by Kenneth Lincoln, the phrase “Native American Renaissance” refers to Native writers who gained a national audience starting in the 1960s. It is not meant to be authoritative, but rather a jumping off point for different genres, styles, and movements within present day Native writing. This longer post is a starting point for recognizing the diversity of contemporary Native literature. ![]() Tokenizing one author not only creates abusive power dynamics, but also skews the field. ![]() The concept of the “Indian du jour,” has been a serious problem for contemporary Native literature. And in response, he bought into his puffed-up role, harming many writers in the process. For nearly two decades, his works had been privileged and prized as the epitome of contemporary Native literature. Critics were quick to point out that this writer’s power and status stemmed from his lionization by the literary establishment. His abominable actions compromised the lives and careers of at least ten women, some of whom were Native writers. ![]() When a certain Native writer, who jokingly referred to himself as the “Indian du jour” for a “very long day,” admitted to sexual misconduct in 2018, the news sent shock waves through the literary world. ![]()
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