Name: Author Thomas King reveals he’s not Cherokee – why some call the news a gut punch | Truth & Politics
Uploaded: Thu Jan 29 2026 21:12:09 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Duration: 14 min 10 s
Description: Celebrated author Thomas King revealed this week that he is not Cherokee.The revelation has left many people shocked and upset, though the admission is not coming as a big surprise for others.That’s the topic on this week’s Truth & Politics panel.Joining host Creeson Agecoutay are Jennifer Laewetz, the CEO of Paskwâw Strategies, and Niigaan Sinclair, a columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press.

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Author Thomas King reveals he’s not Cherokee – why some call the news a gut punch | Truth & Politics