Al Hunter (writer) facts for kids
Al Hunter is an Anishinaabe writer, poet, and activist. He has published many poems and taught in different places. He has also performed his work around the world. Al Hunter is a member of the Rainy River First Nations. He used to be a chief there. He knows a lot about talks over land rights for Indigenous people. He works hard to support Indigenous rights, health, and caring for the environment.
Al Hunter lives in Manitou Rapids, which is part of the Rainy River First Nations in Ontario, Canada. His poetry has appeared in many books and magazines. Some of these include Boyhood, Growing Up Male: A Multicultural Anthology and Canadian Literature. His work also appeared in Days of Obsidian, Days of Grace.
Who is Al Hunter?
Al Hunter is an Anishinaabe person. The Anishinaabe are a group of Indigenous peoples in North America. He is part of the Rainy River First Nations. This community is located in Ontario, Canada. He lives in a place called Manitou Rapids.
What Does Al Hunter Do?
Al Hunter is known for his writing, especially his poetry. He has shared his poems in many different books and magazines. He has also taught others about writing and his culture. He performs his poetry for audiences around the world.
Al Hunter's Important Work
In the year 2000, Al Hunter was honored as an Anishinaabe Achiever of the Treaty #3 Nation. This was for his important work in protecting the environment and in education.
During the summer of 2000, Al Hunter and his wife, Sandra Indian, did something very special. They led "A Walk To Remember." They walked about 1200 miles around Lake Superior. Their goal was to share ideas from communities about protecting the air, land, and water. They wanted to do this for the "Seven Generations" yet to come. This means thinking about the next seven generations of people and how our actions today will affect them.
Books by Al Hunter
- Spirit Horses, Kegedonce Press, 2001
- The Recklessness of Love: Bawajiganan Gaye Ni-Maanedam (Dreams and Regrets), Kegedonce Press, 2008
- Beautiful Razor: Love Poems & Other Lies, Kegedonce Press, 2011
