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The Many Names of Robert Cree Wins Silver Medal at the IPPY Awards

FORT McMURRAY, Alta., June 25, 2026 — The Many Names of Robert Cree has received a Silver Medal from the 2026 Independent Publisher Book Awards (the IPPYs), marking the memoir’s third win and fifth nomination since publication. “I never imagined this when I decided to tell my story,” said Elder Cree, a member of Fort McMurray 468 First Nation on Treaty 8 territory. “I am deeply honoured my story has been recognized so widely. My hope has always been that ...
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Fourth Literary Award Nomination for The Many Names of Robert Cree

FORT McMURRAY, Alta., June 22, 2026 — The Many Names of Robert Cree has earned its fourth major literary award nomination in just months, a rare distinction that underscores the exceptional reach and impact of this powerful Indigenous memoir. The book is now a Finalist in the Memoir/Creative Non-fiction category of the 2026 High Plains International Book Awards. The announcement was made yesterday by the awards organizers, following selection from a nomination pool of over 200 books from eight U.S ...
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Indigenous Elder’s Memoir Wins 2026 Alberta Literary Award

FORT McMURRAY, Alta., June 8, 2026 — The Many Names of Robert Cree by Elder Robert Cree has won the 2026 Alberta Literary Award for Best Memoir, presented by the Writers’ Guild of Alberta. The award was announced at the organization’s annual awards gala held this past weekend in Edmonton. The win adds to recognition for the book. In March, it received a Bronze Medal from the American-based 2026 Axiom Business Book Awards in the Memoir-Biography category. The book was ...
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