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Gerald Vizenor

Writer, Scholar & Distinguished Professor of American Studies at the University of New Mexico

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Gerald Vizenor Biography

Gerald Vizenor, an influential Native American writer and scholar, has made significant contributions to the field of Indigenous literature and critical theory. Born on October 22, 1934, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Vizenor is a member of the White Earth Nation of Ojibwe. Throughout his career, he has explored themes of identity, cultural survival, and the representation of Native American experiences in literature.

Vizenor's groundbreaking novel, "Griever: An American Monkey King in China," published in 1987, exemplifies his unique storytelling style that blends elements of Native American oral traditions with postmodern techniques. His works often challenge conventional narratives and subvert stereotypes, offering a nuanced and complex portrayal of Indigenous peoples. Vizenor's prolific literary output includes numerous novels, such as "Bearheart: The Heirship Chronicles" and "The Heirs of Columbus," as well as collections of poetry, essays, and short stories.

Recognized for his significant contributions to literature and academia, Vizenor has received several prestigious awards and honors. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2010 and has been the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native Writers' Circle of the Americas. As an esteemed scholar, Vizenor has taught at various universities and institutions, sharing his insights on Native American literature, cultural criticism, and indigenous rights. His thought-provoking works continue to inspire and shape the field of Indigenous studies, leaving a lasting impact on literature and academia.

Speaking Topics
  • Native American Literature and Cultural Survivance

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Books
Native Tributes: Historical Novel

Native Tributes: Historical Novel

Favor of Crows: New and Collected Haiku (Wesleyan Poetry Series)

Favor of Crows: New and Collected Haiku (Wesleyan Poetry Series)

Survivance: Narratives of Native Presence

Survivance: Narratives of Native Presence

Manifest Manners: Narratives on Postindian Survivance

Manifest Manners: Narratives on Postindian Survivance

The Heirs of Columbus

The Heirs of Columbus

Bearheart: The Heirship Chronicles

Bearheart: The Heirship Chronicles

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    Speaking fees for Gerald Vizenor, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Gerald Vizenor charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Gerald Vizenor, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Gerald Vizenor?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Gerald Vizenor for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gerald Vizenor for your next private or corporate function.
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Writer, Scholar & Distinguished Professor of American Studies at the University of New Mexico

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Gerald Vizenor Biography

Gerald Vizenor, an influential Native American writer and scholar, has made significant contributions to the field of Indigenous literature and critical theory. Born on October 22, 1934, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Vizenor is a member of the White Earth Nation of Ojibwe. Throughout his career, he has explored themes of identity, cultural survival, and the representation of Native American experiences in literature.

Vizenor's groundbreaking novel, "Griever: An American Monkey King in China," published in 1987, exemplifies his unique storytelling style that blends elements of Native American oral traditions with postmodern techniques. His works often challenge conventional narratives and subvert stereotypes, offering a nuanced and complex portrayal of Indigenous peoples. Vizenor's prolific literary output includes numerous novels, such as "Bearheart: The Heirship Chronicles" and "The Heirs of Columbus," as well as collections of poetry, essays, and short stories.

Recognized for his significant contributions to literature and academia, Vizenor has received several prestigious awards and honors. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2010 and has been the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native Writers' Circle of the Americas. As an esteemed scholar, Vizenor has taught at various universities and institutions, sharing his insights on Native American literature, cultural criticism, and indigenous rights. His thought-provoking works continue to inspire and shape the field of Indigenous studies, leaving a lasting impact on literature and academia.

Gerald Vizenor Speaking Topics

  • Native American Literature and Cultural Survivance

Gerald Vizenor Videos

  • Gerald Vizenor - 2020 Mimi and Peter E. Haas Distinguished Visitor
    Award-winning author and Native American advocate Gerald Vizenor brings together snippets of family stories, personal history, and literary theory in...
  • A Conversation with Gerald Vizenor and Kimberly Blaeser
    Gerald Vizenor in conversation with Kimberly Blaeser

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  • How to book Gerald Vizenor?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Gerald Vizenor for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Gerald Vizenor, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Gerald Vizenor or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Gerald Vizenor?

    Speaking fees for Gerald Vizenor, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Gerald Vizenor charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Gerald Vizenor, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Gerald Vizenor?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Gerald Vizenor for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gerald Vizenor for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Gerald Vizenor or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Gerald Vizenor or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Gerald Vizenor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Native American Literature and Cultural Survivance. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gerald Vizenor for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Gerald Vizenor generally travels from Albuquerque, NM, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gyasi Ross, Joanne Freeman, Julian Chambliss, Susan Devan Harness and Carrie Billy. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gerald Vizenor for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Gerald Vizenor Speaking Topics

  • Native American Literature and Cultural Survivance

Gerald Vizenor Speaker Videos

  • Gerald Vizenor - 2020 Mimi and Peter E. Haas Distinguished Visitor
    Award-winning author and Native American advocate Gerald Vizenor brings together snippets of family stories, personal history, and literary theory in this talk for Stanford students, staff, and other...
    A Conversation with Gerald Vizenor and Kimberly Blaeser
    Gerald Vizenor in conversation with Kimberly Blaeser

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

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