Prize

Donald L. Fixico Award

Western History Association

Award USD 1K–1K ≈ €920

Closing date Closed

Location Global

For Individuals

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

5-6 months

research Indigenous history American Indian history Canadian First Nations Native American studies Indigenous epistemologies ethnohistory Indigenous perspectives

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Project Locations

🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada

Region

United States and Canada

Priority Groups

indigenous

How to apply

Stages

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

publication_restrictions

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