Kim Wheeler

Anishinaabe/Mohawk writer and producer based in Winnipeg who offers perspective and commentary on Indigenous identity and the fallout from Thomas King’s admission.

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Nov 26, 2025 • 25min

What happens when an author who claimed he was Indigenous, now says he isn't?

Cree journalist Michelle Cyca and Anishinaabe/Mohawk writer Kim Wheeler probe the controversy surrounding author Thomas King's stunning admission about his ancestry. They explore the implications for his literary legacy and debate whether his claims were a mistake or intentional deception. Meanwhile, Min Chen, culture editor at Artnet News, dives into the recent Jim Henson Company auction, detailing how pop culture memorabilia has evolved into a booming market for collectors, highlighting record sales and the significance of preserving history through artifacts.

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