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, Why Indigenous Literatures Matter

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

Daniel Heath Justice started his studies at the University of Northern Colorado. He later 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.

His Important Books

Daniel Heath Justice has written several important books. One of his most famous is Why Indigenous Literatures Matter, published in 2018. This book helps people understand why stories and writings from Indigenous peoples are so important.

He also wrote Our Fire Survives the Storm: A Cherokee Literary History in 2006. This book explores the history of Cherokee literature. He is also known for his fantasy trilogy, The Way of Thorn & Thunder. This series includes the books 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 Award in 2018. It also received a PROSE Award in 2019 for Literature.

In 2015, he won the UBC Killam Research Prize. This award recognized his leadership in the field of Indigenous Literary Studies. He was honored for his many contributions, including his books and his work on The Oxford Handbook of Indigenous American Literature.

In 2010, he received the Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize. This award was given at the University of Toronto. People have praised Daniel Heath Justice for his dedication to human rights. He has helped many students think about social justice. He also encourages young people to get involved in community service.

In 2021, Daniel Heath Justice was made an officer of the Order of Canada. This is one of the highest honors a Canadian citizen can receive. It recognizes his outstanding achievements and service to the country.

List of Books

• 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) (includes Kynship (2005), Wyrwood (2006), Dreyd (2007))

See also

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