Daniel Heath Justice facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Daniel Heath Justice
Born	Colorado, United States
Nationality	Cherokee, Canadian, American
Education	University of Northern Colorado, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Occupation	Professor, writer
Notable work	Our Fire Survives the Storm: A Cherokee Literary History, Oxford Handbook of Indigenous American Literature, Sovereign ...: A Collection of Two-Spirit Literature, Why Indigenous Literatures Matter

Daniel Heath Justice is a well-known academic and writer. He is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and also a Canadian citizen. He teaches about First Nations and Indigenous Studies, as well as English, at the University of British Columbia.

He started his university journey at the University of Northern Colorado. Later, he earned his master's and doctorate degrees from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Early in his career, he taught English at the University of Toronto. He also worked with their Aboriginal Studies Program.

Justice has written several important books. These include Why Indigenous Literatures Matter (2018) and Our Fire Survives the Storm: A Cherokee Literary History (2006). He also writes exciting fantasy stories! His fantasy series, The Way of Thorn & Thunder, includes Kynship (2005), Wyrwood (2006), and Dreyd (2007).

Awards and Recognition

Daniel Heath Justice has received many awards for his work. His book, Why Indigenous Literatures Matter, won the NAISA (Native American and Indigenous Studies Association) Award in 2018. It also received a PROSE Award in 2019 for Literature. This award is given by the Association of American Publishers.

In 2015, he earned the UBC Killam Research Prize. This award recognized his important leadership in the field of Indigenous Literary Studies. It also honored his many contributions to this area. These contributions include his books like Our Fire Survives the Storm and Why Indigenous Literature Matters.

In 2010, he received the Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize. This was awarded at the University of Toronto. People who know him say that Daniel has dedicated his life to helping people. He advocates for the rights of those who have been silenced or treated unfairly. The University of Toronto noted his positive impact on Indigenous students. He helped them think about social justice and how to fight against unfairness. He also encouraged students to get involved in community service.

In 2021, Daniel Heath Justice was given a very special honor. He was made an officer of the Order of Canada. This is one of the highest awards a civilian can receive in Canada. It recognizes outstanding achievement and service to the nation.

Books by Daniel Heath Justice

Here are some of the books Daniel Heath Justice has written:

• Why Indigenous Literatures Matter (2018)
• Our Fire Survives the Storm: A Cherokee Literary History (2006)
• Reasoning Together: The Native Critics Collective
• The Oxford Handbook of Indigenous American Literature
• Badger (2015)
• W'daub Awae, Speaking True: A Kegedonce Press Anthology
• The Way of Thorn and Thunder: The Kynship Chronicles (2011) (This includes Kynship (2005), Wyrwood (2006), and Dreyd (2007))

See also

• List of writers from peoples Indigenous to the Americas
• Native American Studies