ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the contributions of Indigenous authors Joseph Bruchac (Abenaki), Cherie Dimaline (Métis), and Ambelin Kwaymullina (Palyku) to Young Adult dystopias and how their use of common tropes and motifs have allowed them to create original works that chart new paths forward for the genre. Specifically, this trio draws upon their diverse experiences as Indigenous peoples to frame their storytelling; in so doing, their Young Adult dystopias display a profound commitment to social critique, if not transformation, and focus upon Indigenous survivance as a path towards brighter futures.
