Thomas King’s revelation he is not Indigenous sends ripples through culture sector

TORONTO — Thomas King's revelation that he has no Indigenous identity is sending ripples through Canada's cultural sector, while raising questions about what responsibility a person has when they claim a heritage they say they cannot prove.
The 82-year-old author of "The Inconvenient Indian" revealed on Monday that he is not part Cherokee on his father's side, as he said he believed from childhood based on information from his mother.Also Monday, the Edmonton Opera announced it would no lo