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As the first published Maori novelist, Ihimaera's 'The Whale Rider' provides insight into Maori culture and the struggle to reconcile tradition with modernity. His works often advocate for the preservation of indigenous identity.

Recognized for works like 'The Inconvenient Indian' and 'Green Grass, Running Water', King offers a wry look at the history and current state of indigenous peoples in North America, interrogating the construction of Native American identity.

Momaday's 'House Made of Dawn' is considered groundbreaking for winning the Pulitzer Prize and is credited with ushering the Native American Renaissance. His work emphasizes the connection to the land and Native American spirituality.

An Ojibwe from the Wabaseemoong Independent Nations in Canada, his novel 'Indian Horse' brings to light the residential school experience and the healing journey of a northern Ojibwe man.

With books like 'Three Day Road' and 'The Orenda', Boyden explores the historical and cultural life of the indigenous people of Canada, though his works and his claimed indigenous heritage have sparked significant controversy and debate.

Her novel 'Ceremony' is pivotal for its portrayal of Native American traditions and the effects of war on indigenous communities. Silko's works address issues of ancestry, cultural survival, and mysticism.

His concept of 'survivance'—survival and resistance—sheds light on Native American perseverance. In works like 'Bearheart: The Heirship Chronicles', Vizenor subverts traditional narratives to empower indigenous perspectives.

Works such as 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian' and 'Smoke Signals' showcase contemporary Native American life and critique stereotypes. Alexie's writing often reflects the struggle for identity and the impact of colonial legacy.

Her novel 'Love Medicine' skillfully interweaves personal and cultural histories of the Ojibwe people. Erdrich's oeuvre is praised for its complexity and rich characterizations, contributing significantly to the representation of Native American experiences.