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Janice M. Gould
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| Born | April 1, 1949 |
| Died | June 28, 2019 (aged 69–70) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley, B.A. in linguistics, M.A. in English; University of New Mexico, Ph.D.; University of Arizona, MA in Library Science, University of Arizona |
| Occupation | Writer, poet, scholar, musician |
| Employer | University of Colorado at Colorado Springs |
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Notable work
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Beneath My Heart, Earthquake Weather, Doubters and Dreamers, Seed, The Force of Gratitude |
| Partner(s) | Marie-Elise Wheatwind |
Janice Gould (1949–2019) was an important writer and scholar. She was from the Koyangk'auwi (Konkow, Concow) Maidu people. She wrote many books of poetry, including Beneath My Heart and Earthquake Weather.
Janice Gould also helped edit Speak to Me Words: Essays on Contemporary American Indian Poetry. Her book Doubters and Dreamers (2011) was a finalist for two awards. These were the Colorado Book Award and the Binghamton University Milt Kessler Poetry Book Award.
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About Janice Gould's Life
Janice Gould was born on April 1, 1949, in San Diego, California. She grew up in Berkeley. She was a very dedicated student.
She graduated with high honors from the University of California, Berkeley. There, she earned degrees in Linguistics and English. She also earned a master's degree in Library Science from the University of Arizona.
Gould completed a certificate in Museum Studies. She earned her Ph.D. in English from the University of New Mexico. She was also a talented musician. She played both the guitar and the accordion.
Her Career as a Writer and Teacher
Janice Gould taught at many colleges and universities. She taught subjects like English, Creative Writing, and Native American Studies. She also taught Women's Studies.
She was the Hallie Ford Chair of Creative Writing at Willamette University. At the time of her death, she was a professor at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She taught Women's and Ethnic Studies, and Native American Studies.
From 2014 to 2016, Gould was the Poet Laureate of Pike's Peak. This is an honor for poets in that region. She published eight books during her career. These included poetry collections, chapbooks, and essay anthologies. Her poetry appeared in over 60 journals and reviews.
Gould received many awards for her writing. These included the Ford Dissertation Fellowship and the Astraea Foundation Grant. She also received a "Spirit of the Springs" Award from the City of Colorado Springs.
Themes in Her Work
Janice Gould's writing explored many important ideas. Her work often focused on themes like love and loneliness. She also wrote about longing for connection, family, history, place, and music.
Gould was of mixed heritage. Her work often explored her Indigenous identity. She used the term "Indigenous Assemblage" to talk about her background. This helped her categorize her experiences.
Awards and Recognitions
Janice Gould received many awards for her poetry and scholarship. Here are some of her notable achievements:
- Native Writer-in-Residence at the School for Advanced Research, Santa Fe, in 2012.
- Native Literature Generations Award in 2011.
- Association of Research Libraries Diversity Scholars Fellowship in 2007.
- Knowledge River Scholar at the University of Arizona from 2006 to 2008.
- National Museum of the American Indian Internship in 2007.
- Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship from 1994 to 1995.
- ASTREA Foundation Award for poetry in 1992.
- National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) literary fellowship in 1989.
