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Author Thomas King, long believed to have Cherokee roots, says genealogy tests show no Indigenous ancestry, prompting him to return an Indigenous award.
Canadian author Thomas King, known for works like "The Inconvenient Indian", has revealed he is not Indigenous, despite long believing he had Cherokee ancestry.
In a Globe and Mail essay, the 82-year-old said genealogical research by the Tribal Alliance Against Frauds and a UBC scholar found no evidence of Cherokee heritage in his paternal line.
He described the revelation as deeply personal and distressing, emphasizing he never intentionally misrepresented his background.
King plans to return the National Aboriginal Achievement Award but maintains other honors stem from his writing.
The announcement has sparked discussion about identity, authenticity, and representation in Indigenous narratives.
El autor Thomas King, quien durante mucho tiempo se creyó que tenía raíces Cherokee, dice que las pruebas de genealogía no muestran ascendencia indígena, lo que lo llevó a devolver un premio indígena.