Donald L. Fixico Award

The Donald L. Fixico Book Award recognizes innovative work in the field of American Indian and Canadian First Nations History that centers Indigenous epistemologies and perspectives. Established in 2018 by the Western History Association, the award honors Dr. Fixico's prolific scholarly legacy and celebrates the vibrant future of the field. Books that address Indigenous history in the United States and Canada with a 2025 copyright date are eligible for the award. The award provides $1,000 to the recipient and is presented annually at the Western History Association conference. Presses are required to submit nominations and a copy of the volume to each member of the award committee by the March 15 deadline.