Dianna Good Sky
Native
American
Author &
Speaker
Our stories were nearly lost.
I am here to tell them.
Dianna
Good Sky
Native
American
Author &
Speaker
Our stories were nearly lost. I am here to tell them.
Spiritual Preservation
A Native American Author Rooted
in Story and Spirit
I write because our stories matter.
As a Native American author, I carry forward the voices of those who came before me — the wisdom, the resilience, the humor, and the strength that shaped my people.
My work reflects the lived experience of Native families, the sacred connection to land and water, and the enduring power of Indigenous identity in the modern world.
The Tradition of Native American Authors
Native American authors have long carried forward stories that preserve culture, identity, and ancestral memory. As part of this living tradition, I write not only from personal experience, but from the collective voice of Indigenous communities who continue to shape American literature today.
Warrior Spirit Rising
Books by Native American Author
Dianna Good Sky
Story has always been how we remember who we are.
As a Native American author, I write to preserve the voices, values, and lived experiences of Indigenous families—past and present.
My work explores identity, resilience, and the enduring strength of Native communities. Through personal history and collective memory, I honor the elders, the warriors, and the quiet heroes whose stories shaped my people.
Each book I write carries forward a legacy. Not just of survival, but of spirit.
Storytelling, the Old Way
Anishinaabe Storytelling Tradition
Before books, our people told stories around the fire.
May Wii Zhaa. Once upon a time.
Storytelling was how we remembered who we were.
As a Native American author, I write in that same tradition — story first, lesson later.
I do not write to sensationalize.
I write to preserve.
I write to honor.
– Dianna Good Sky
Native American Indian Author
NATIONAL MEDIA RECOGNITION
Dianna Good Sky is a Native American author and U.S. Navy veteran who speaks on Indigenous resilience, cultural survival, healing, and leadership. Her work has been featured in national and regional media outlets.
and In the press
Native American Author
Dianna Good Sky
Native American voices carry history, humor, grief, strength—and survival.
If you’re looking for a Native American author whose work is rooted in lived experience and storytelling tradition, you’re in the right place.
Here you can explore:
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Stories shaped by Indigenous identity, family, and memory
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Reflections on resilience, community, and culture
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Books and speaking topics that honor Native experiences—past and present
Dianna’s Blog
Nine Little Indians: When One Family’s Story Becomes All of Ours
Nine sisters from one family. One school. Decades of silence. On May 27, a documentary called Nine Little Indians premieres at Lincoln Center in New York City. It tells the story of the Charbonneau sisters, members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, who attended...
Our Ancestors Would Understand
I came across a piece that’s been circulating again… the one about the seven riders—Lakota ancestors—coming back and looking at their people today with disappointment. You’ve probably seen it. And I’ll be honest… it didn’t sit right with me. Not because everything in...
He Ran Away From Boarding School. He Was Nine.
My Grandfather Ran Away From Boarding School Twice. I Finally Understand Why. After talking with my grandmother, I realized there was so much I didn’t know about my grandparents’ history. Not just little details—but big pieces. So after I spoke with her, I called my...