Dallas Hunt est un enseignant et un écrivain, appartenant à la Wapisewsipi (Swan River First Nation) du territoire du Traité 8 dans le nord de l'Alberta, Canada. Promoteur de la revitalisation linguistique, il a cherché à inclure des mots en Cree dans son premier livre pour enfants. Son écriture explore souvent des thèmes liés à la langue et à l'identité culturelle. L'approche de Hunt est personnelle mais aussi élargie, partageant la richesse de son héritage.
Exploring themes of home and the deep emotional ties to it, this poetry collection reflects on life in Treaty Eight, northern Alberta. It captures the resilience of people amidst the challenges posed by resource extraction and development, highlighting their ability to create, live, laugh, and survive. The poems convey a rich tapestry of everyday experiences and the enduring human spirit, even in the face of adversity.
This whimsical story celebrates the revitalization of Cree dialects and traditional methods of storytelling. Awasis and the World-Famous Bannock highlights the importance of collaboration and seeking guidance from one's community, while introducing the Cree words for different animals and baking ingredients