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Dawn Dumont
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| Born | Dawn Marie Walker 1973/1974 (age 50–51) Okanese First Nation |
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Dawn Dumont is a talented writer, comedian, and journalist. She is from the Okanese First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada. Her full name is Dawn Marie Walker. She is a member of the Plains Cree community.
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Exploring Dawn Dumont's Career
Dawn Dumont has had an interesting career. She is known for her writing, comedy, and work in the community.
Her Journey as a Writer
Dawn Dumont has written several books. They often share funny and thoughtful stories.
Nobody Cries at Bingo
Her first book, Nobody Cries at Bingo, came out in 2011. It's a funny story based on her own life. She grew up on a reserve. Dumont said that writer David Sedaris inspired this book.
This book was very popular.
- In 2012, it was nominated for two awards. These were the Alberta Readers' Choice Award and the Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Award.
- It was also chosen for the Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids and Teens.
- In 2021, the French version of the book was nominated for a major award. This was the Governor General's Award for English to French translation.
Rose's Run
In 2014, she published Rose's Run. This book is about Rose Okanese, a single mom. Rose decides to run a marathon to feel better about herself.
A reviewer called the book "integral Canadian literature." They praised Dumont's honest and funny writing style. This book won the 2015 Saskatchewan Book Award for Fiction.
Glass Beads
Dumont changed her style in 2017. She released a collection of short stories called Glass Beads. This book has over twenty stories. They explore the friendships of four First Nations characters. The stories cover a period of twenty years.
One reviewer said the stories are like beads. Each story is strong on its own. But they become even more meaningful when read together. Glass Beads was nominated for four Saskatchewan Book Awards. It won the Fiction Award.
The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour
Her book, The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour, was recognized in 2022. It was nominated for the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour. This award celebrates the best in Canadian humor writing.
Other Work and Community Involvement
Besides writing books, Dawn Dumont has done many other things.
- She is a stand-up comedian. She makes people laugh with her jokes.
- She worked as a story editor for an animated TV show. This show was called By the Rapids on APTN.
- She also wrote regular articles for newspapers. These included Eagle Feather News and the Saskatoon StarPhoenix.
Dumont has also been involved in leadership roles. Since 2016, she has been the Executive Operating Officer. This is a top position at the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).
In 2021, Dawn Dumont Walker ran for a political position. She was a candidate for the federal Liberal Party. She ran in the Saskatoon-University area. She did not win, but she received ten percent of the votes.
About Dawn Dumont's Life
Dawn Dumont grew up on the Okanese First Nation. She studied English at the University of Saskatchewan. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1995. She also has a law degree from Queen's University.
As of 2022, she has one child.
See also
- List of solved missing person cases
