Mittwoch, 20.05.2026
A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Thomas KIng as Pretendian
13:45 - 15:15 Uhr
Hörsaal 3 (GEIWI-Turm), Innrain 52d, 6020 Innsbruck
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Prof. Maité Snauwaert (Campus Saint-Jean, University of Alberta, Edmonton)
Literaturwissenschaftlerin
Gastprofessorin an der Universität Innsbruck im Rahmen des Faculty Exchange zwischen der Universität Innsbruck und der University of Alberta.
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In a November 2025 article for the Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail, Thomas King revealed that genealogical research had found no evidence of the Cherokee ancestry he had believed he possessed throughout his life. The disclosure placed King at the centre of debates about “Pretendians,” a term used for individuals accused of falsely claiming Indigenous identity. While King stated that he never intentionally misrepresented himself, the controversy sparked broader discussions about authenticity, representation, and Indigenous identity within Canadian literature and academia.
(Vortrag in englischer Sprache)
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Institut für Romanistik