Anton Treuer

Anton Treuer is an Ojibwe author, professor, and public speaker whose work focuses on Indigenous language revitalization, education, and cultural understanding. A descendant of the Leech Lake and White Earth Bands of Ojibwe, he has dedicated his career to sharing knowledge rooted in lived experience, scholarship, and community engagement.

Treuer is the author of more than twenty books on Native American history, Ojibwe language, and contemporary Indigenous life, including works widely used in classrooms, libraries, and community programs. As a professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University, he works closely with students and elders to support language learning and cultural continuity.