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1 SummaryBorn 1969 · American
Anton Treuer is an American author, historian, and professor of Ojibwe. Born in 1969, he is a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Treuer earned his B.A. from Princeton University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. He is known for his extensive work in Ojibwe language revitalization and cultural preservation. His academic career includes serving as a professor at Bemidji State University, where he teaches in the Department of Languages and Indigenous Studies. Treuer's published works span non-fiction, focusing on Ojibwe history, language, and culture, as well as fiction. His non-fiction books often explore the complexities of Indigenous identity, historical narratives, and contemporary issues facing Native American communities. Through his writing and teaching, Treuer aims to educate a broad audience about Ojibwe traditions, challenges, and resilience, contributing significantly to the understanding and perpetuation of Indigenous knowledge.
Notable works: Ojibwe in Minnesota, The Language of the Ojibwe: Hi-Story and an Anthology, Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask, Warrior Nation: A History of the Red Lake Ojibwe, The Cultural Toolbox: Traditional Ojibwe Living in the Modern World, Where Wolves Don't Die