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Drew Hayden Taylor is a Canadian playwright, novelist, and humorist of Ojibwe descent. He is a prominent figure in Canadian Indigenous literature and has written extensively on Indigenous issues, culture, and identity.
Taylor was born in 1962 in Curve Lake First Nation, Ontario. He grew up in a small Ojibwe community and was raised by his grandmother, who was a traditional healer and storyteller. This upbringing had a profound impact on his writing and worldview.
Taylor's writing often explores themes of Indigenous identity, culture, and history, as well as the experiences of Indigenous people in contemporary Canada. His work is known for its humor, wit, and irreverence, as well as its depth and nuance.
Some of Taylor's notable works include:
- "Me Sexy: A Guide to Canadian Sex and Dating" (2001), a humorous guide to Indigenous dating and relationships.
- "The Night Wanderer" (2007), a young adult novel that reimagines the classic European folktale "The Night Wanderer" from an Indigenous perspective.
- "Motorcycles & Sweetgrass" (2011), a novel that explores the experiences of Indigenous people in contemporary Canada.
- "Love and a Little Fire" (2015), a play that explores the complexities of Indigenous identity and culture.
Taylor has received numerous awards and honors for his writing, including the Distinguished Rupinder Nagra Playwriting Award, the Ontario Premier's Award for Excellence in the Arts, and the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for Writing.
In addition to his writing, Taylor has also worked as a playwright, director, and actor. He has been involved in numerous productions and festivals across Canada, and has collaborated with other Indigenous artists and organizations to promote Indigenous arts and culture.
Taylor's work has been widely praised for its unique perspective, humor, and insight into Indigenous experiences. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential Indigenous writers in Canada today.