Geary Hobson facts for kids
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Geary Hobson
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| Born | June 12, 1941 |
| Alma mater | University of New Mexico |
| Notable works | The Last of the Ofos, Deer Hunting" and Other Poems |
| Notable awards | Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native Writers' Circle of the Americas (2003), First Book Award from the Native Writers' Circle of the Americas (2002) |
Geary Hobson (born 1941) is a Cherokee, Quapaw/Chickasaw scholar, editor, and writer. He writes both fiction stories and poetry. Mr. Hobson used to teach at the University of Oklahoma. He received a special lifetime achievement award in 2003. This award was from the Native Writers' Circle of the Americas.
Who is Geary Hobson?
Geary Hobson was born in 1941. He is a member of the Cherokee, Quapaw, and Chickasaw nations. He is known for his writing and his studies. He has written many stories and poems. He has also edited books.
Standing Up for Native Voices
Geary Hobson is famous for his scholarly work. He has gathered and studied many works of American Indian Literature. He also speaks out against people who use Native American culture in wrong ways. This means using parts of a culture without truly understanding or respecting it.
In 1976, he wrote an important essay. It was called "The Rise of the White Shaman as a New Version of Cultural Imperialism." In this essay, Hobson talked about some writers. He felt their works made it harder to understand real Native American experiences. He believed using traditional language without proper understanding was disrespectful.
