Collection of poems addressing Indigenous experiences in academia for diverse readership
Explores topics such as land acknowledgments, mascots, and Indigenous remains in anthropology for in-depth cultural critique
Written from the perspective of a two-spirit, queer Indigenous woman for authentic representation
Blends humor and discomfort to challenge institutional racism and insincerity in academia
Illuminates shared experiences across Indigenous communities for broader cultural understanding
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Trickster Academy is a collection of poems that explore being Native in Academia--from land acknowledgement statements, to mascots, to the histories of using Native American remains in anthropology. Jenny L. Davis' collection brings humor and uncomfortable realities together in order to challenge the academy and discuss the experience of
Genre
Education, Humor & Comedy, Literature, Society & Culture
