Richard Wagamese

Richard Wagamese
Born	1955
Occupation	author

Richard Wagamese was the late author of the novel Indian Horse.

In Anishinabek News

• Home community: Wabasemong First Nation
• April 2013: As of April 2013, Richard Wagamese reflected on how standing on the land evokes deep recollections of his childhood. At age fifty-five, he described life as a journey of maintaining balance, similar to crossing a creek on stepping stones. He is the author of the book Indian Horse.
• October 2013: In 2013, Richard Wagamese won the $12,000 first prize at the Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature for his book Indian Horse. An author of 13 titles, Richard Wagamese has worked as a columnist, reporter, and broadcaster since 1979. Richard Wagamese is from Wabasemong First Nation in Northwestern Ontario.
• October 2013: Richard Wagamese is a former foster child. As of October 2013, his latest book is titled Him Standing. He advocates for adults to be relatable and spontaneous to build trust with children.
• October 2013: As of October 2013, Richard Wagamese described the traditional cuisine of the Ojibway people as being central to their personal recollections. He is a member of Wabasemong First Nation in Northwestern Ontario. His book, titled Him Standing, was available in stores as of October 2013.
• November 2013: In November 2013, Richard Wagamese shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming skiing season and his experiences learning the sport starting in 2006. He is a member of Wabasemong First Nation in Northwestern Ontario. His book Him Standing was available in stores as of November 2013.
• March 2014: Born in a trapline camp, Richard Wagamese was a survivor of the foster care system and was separated from his people for 22 years. During a session at the Ontario Library Association Super Convention, he described how libraries provided him with a fortress of knowledge and personal shelter. His novel Indian Horse was selected as the 10th anniversary title for the First Nation Communities Read program.
• December 2020: He wrote the award-winning novel that served as the basis for the film Indian Horse. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).