Much of his work explores Abenaki identity and Native storytelling. in comparative literature from the Union Institute of Ohio.īruchac is a prolific writer and storyteller, who published more than 120 books. Education īruchac holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from Cornell University, a master's degree in literature and creative writing from Syracuse, and a Ph.D. Joseph Bruchac is a member of the Nulhegan Abenaki Nation, a state-recognized tribe in Vermont. His grandfather, Jesse Bowman, identified as having Abenaki heritage. He identifies as being of Abenaki, English, and Slovak ancestry. Some of his notable works include the novel Dawn Land (1993) and its sequel, Long River (1995), both of which feature a young Abenaki man before European contact.īruchac was raised in Saratoga Springs, New York. He has published poetry, novels, and short stories. He writes about Indigenous peoples of the Americas, with a particular focus on northeastern Native American and Anglo-American lives and folklore. Joseph Bruchac (born October 16, 1942) is an American writer and storyteller based in New York. Ph.D., Comparative Literature, Union Institute B.A., Cornell University M.A., Syracuse U.
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