Poet / Musician

Joy Harjo

23rd U.S. Poet Laureate and first Native American to hold the position. Member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Author of An American Sunrise. Saxophonist and memoirist.

Known For

U.S. Poet LaureateAn American SunriseMuscogee Nation

Canon

Meditation Is Mental Training, Not Relaxation

Canon

The True Self vs. False Self — Childhood Adaptations That Persist Into Adulthood

Canon

Episodes

#Joy Harjo — The Hope Portal Ep. 6Jul 3, 2025 #Joy Harjo and Tracy K. Smith — Poetry as a Technology for RisingJan 2, 2025