Prize

Donald L. Fixico Award

Western History Association Original Source
Award

$1,000 - $1,000

Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Due today!
Location

United States and Canada

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

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.

1 award
Decision 5-6 months

Who Can Apply

Region
United States and Canada
Project in
United States, Canada
Applicants
individual
Priority for
indigenous

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Award committee reviews submitted books and selects recipient. Notifications sent to selected award recipients at the end of August.

Restrictions

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