A tender, eclectic reflection from an Indigenous author on his life, work, and queer identity.
Evolving from a conversation between author Joshua Whitehead and Angie Abdou,Indigiqueernessis part dialogue, part collage, and part memoir. Beginning with memories of his childhood poetry and prose and traveling through the library of his life, Whitehead contemplates the role of theory, Indigenous language, queerness, and fantastical worlds in all his artistic pursuits.Indigiqueernessis imbued with Whitehead’s energy and celebrates Indigenous writers and creators who defy expectations and transcend genres.
Joshua Whiteheadis an Oji-Cree/nehiyaw, Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer member of Peguis First Nation (Treaty 1). He is the author of
Jonny Appleseed,
full-metal indigiqueer, and editor of
Love after the End.
"Reflecting on memories of youth,Indigiqueerness is a combination of memoir and collage in conversation with writer Angie Abdou. Through his storytelling, the book contemplates the nuance and beauty of Indigenous language, queer identity, theory and childhood."
"This is a short book (under 100 pages), and yet somehow, Whitehead packs in about 20 different genres. At times it feels like a mini-biography of his own books and publishing history. At other times, it’s more like an expansive lecture on creative writing. But, it’s also a book about Indigenous language, translation, and storytelling. Blending interview, memoir, photography, collage, and the words of other writers and thinkers, it’s a little book that will leave you with a lot to think about."
“Indigiqueernessis at its heart about Humanness. It is filled with insight and what it takes to remain true to our psyche and to our artistic and authentic selves.”
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